Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Company Info
US0530151036
053015103
Apr 6, 1983
Highlights
$120.59B
$9.60
30.58
3.26
$20.20B
$9.51B
$6.18B
$227.71 - $321.13
$308.61
1.55%
2.91
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Automatic Data Processing, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) returned 4.81% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.18% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ADP delivered an annualized return of 15.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.
ADP
4.81%
8.52%
1.05%
27.18%
18.43%
15.85%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.26%
11.24%
-5.02%
8.55%
14.02%
10.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ADP, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.51% | 4.02% | -2.55% | -1.61% | 1.52% | 4.81% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.50% | 2.18% | 0.02% | -3.14% | 1.25% | -1.98% | 10.03% | 5.06% | 0.80% | 4.52% | 6.12% | -4.13% | 28.41% |
| 2023 | -5.46% | -2.65% | 1.85% | -1.18% | -5.00% | 5.78% | 12.50% | 2.97% | -5.04% | -9.29% | 5.36% | 1.94% | -0.25% |
| 2022 | -16.39% | -0.84% | 11.85% | -4.11% | 2.18% | -5.34% | 14.80% | 1.36% | -7.05% | 6.86% | 9.28% | -9.13% | -1.29% |
| 2021 | -6.29% | 5.39% | 8.86% | -0.79% | 4.83% | 1.80% | 5.54% | -0.28% | -3.93% | 12.29% | 2.85% | 7.27% | 42.60% |
| 2020 | 0.52% | -9.71% | -11.12% | 7.32% | -0.14% | 2.23% | -10.73% | 4.65% | 0.96% | 13.24% | 10.08% | 1.88% | 5.86% |
| 2019 | 6.65% | 9.43% | 4.93% | 2.91% | -2.60% | 3.75% | 0.72% | 1.99% | -4.49% | 0.50% | 5.27% | 0.38% | 32.71% |
| 2018 | 5.50% | -6.72% | -1.05% | 4.05% | 10.11% | 3.69% | 0.63% | 8.71% | 3.15% | -4.37% | 2.32% | -10.55% | 14.25% |
| 2017 | -1.74% | 1.61% | 0.32% | 2.05% | -2.03% | 0.65% | 16.06% | -10.46% | 3.22% | 6.35% | -1.55% | 2.94% | 16.54% |
| 2016 | -1.92% | 1.93% | 6.59% | -1.42% | -0.68% | 5.23% | -3.18% | 0.97% | -1.21% | -1.29% | 10.29% | 7.68% | 24.29% |
| 2015 | -1.01% | 7.65% | -3.04% | -1.28% | 1.15% | -5.62% | -0.57% | -3.07% | 4.59% | 8.25% | -0.84% | -1.18% | 4.10% |
| 2014 | -5.20% | 1.54% | -0.05% | 0.91% | 2.21% | 0.11% | 2.56% | 2.67% | 0.10% | 12.12% | 4.72% | -2.09% | 20.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 90, ADP is among the top 10% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.88 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 41 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.88 | $5.74 | $5.15 | $4.37 | $3.83 | $3.66 | $3.28 | $2.80 | $2.34 | $2.16 | $2.00 | $1.75 |
Dividend yield | 1.93% | 1.96% | 2.21% | 1.83% | 1.55% | 2.08% | 1.92% | 2.14% | 2.00% | 2.10% | 2.36% | 2.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $5.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $5.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $4.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $3.83 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $3.66 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $3.28 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $2.80 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.34 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $2.16 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $2.00 |
| 2014 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.75 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.93%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a payout ratio of 60.93%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Automatic Data Processing, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was 59.47%, occurring on Mar 13, 2003. Recovery took 2012 trading sessions.
The current Automatic Data Processing, Inc. drawdown is 3.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.47% | Nov 21, 2000 | 577 | Mar 13, 2003 | 2012 | Mar 9, 2011 | 2589 |
| -40.15% | Aug 24, 1987 | 40 | Oct 19, 1987 | 601 | Mar 6, 1990 | 641 |
| -39.45% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 188 | Dec 17, 2020 | 213 |
| -32.25% | Jun 17, 1983 | 207 | Apr 10, 1984 | 203 | Jan 29, 1985 | 410 |
| -23.8% | Jul 18, 1990 | 61 | Oct 11, 1990 | 79 | Feb 4, 1991 | 140 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Automatic Data Processing, Inc. volatility is 8.79%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ADP, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ADP has a P/E ratio of 30.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ADP compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. ADP currently has a PEG ratio of 3.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ADP relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ADP has a P/S ratio of 6.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ADP in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ADP has a P/B value of 21.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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