ADP stock holds firm after a July 29 earnings beat.
Published on 08/27/2026 at 12:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
ADP stock held near $281.39 on August 27, 2026 after the payroll group reported $5.47 billion in revenue and $2.64 in earnings per share for the quarter ended July 29, 2026.
The latest quarter also beat the $2.59 EPS estimate by $0.05 and came with 6.8% year-over-year revenue growth, while the market value stood at $111.79 billion.
Quarterly beat stays relevant
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is still trading against a fresh earnings backdrop: the July 29, 2026 quarter delivered $5.47 billion in sales, $2.64 EPS, and a 20.11% net margin.
The comparison matters because the prior-year quarter produced $2.26 EPS, so the current result showed a $0.38 increase year over year.
Guidance and valuation
Forward guidance now points to FY 2027 EPS of 12.120 to 12.340, while analysts in the latest market summary expect 12.26 EPS for the current fiscal year.
That leaves the stock on 25.72 times earnings, with a beta of 0.81 and a dividend run rate of $6.80 a year after the latest quarterly payout was set at $1.70 per share.
Payroll software at scale
ADP's payroll and human capital management platform remains the core business, serving employers that rely on recurring processing, tax, and workforce administration.
For investors, the mix of $111.79 billion in market value, 6.8% revenue growth, and a 20.11% net margin keeps the focus on execution rather than a single quarter.
ADP shares near the open
As of August 27, 2026, ADP stock was quoted at $281.39.
That price sits alongside a P/E ratio of 25.72 and a beta of 0.81 in the latest market summary.
Fact box
Company: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
ISIN: US0530151036
Ticker: ADP
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $281.39 USD
Market cap: $111.79 billion (as of August 27, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Professional Services
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
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