Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Christopher D’ambrosio Sells 543 Shares

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Christopher D’ambrosio sold 543 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $262.29, for a total value of $142,423.47. Following the sale, the vice president owned 9,998 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,622,375.42. The trade was a 5.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Automatic Data Processing Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ADP opened at $258.50 on Thursday. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a 12 month low of $247.18 and a 12 month high of $329.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $104.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.52 and a beta of 0.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.05 and a quick ratio of 1.05. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $257.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $282.05.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The business services provider reported $2.49 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.44 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing had a return on equity of 70.63% and a net margin of 19.79%.The firm had revenue of $5.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.14 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.33 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.811-11.011 EPS. Analysts expect that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. will post 9.93 EPS for the current year.

Automatic Data Processing declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, January 14th that allows the company to buyback $6.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the business services provider to repurchase up to 5.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Automatic Data Processing Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $1.70 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Automatic Data Processing’s dividend payout ratio is 67.13%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Automatic Data Processing

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Trust Co. of Oklahoma boosted its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 8.1% in the fourth quarter. Trust Co. of Oklahoma now owns 1,779 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $458,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares during the period. MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Automatic Data Processing by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. MeadowBrook Investment Advisors LLC now owns 6,829 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,757,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares during the period. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Mitchell & Pahl Private Wealth LLC now owns 8,867 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,281,000 after buying an additional 322 shares during the last quarter. Chatham Capital Group Inc. increased its position in Automatic Data Processing by 16.4% in the fourth quarter. Chatham Capital Group Inc. now owns 816 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $210,000 after buying an additional 115 shares during the period. Finally, Woodstock Corp boosted its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Woodstock Corp now owns 56,128 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $14,438,000 after buying an additional 540 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ADP has been the subject of a number of research reports. Citigroup initiated coverage on Automatic Data Processing in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $303.00 target price for the company. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated an “underperform” rating and set a $230.00 target price (down from $245.00) on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $340.00 to $295.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $315.00 to $290.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $306.42.

Trending Headlines about Automatic Data Processing

Here are the key news stories impacting Automatic Data Processing this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorizes $6.0 billion share repurchase (up to ~5.8% of outstanding stock) — buybacks reduce share count and signal management believes shares are undervalued, which typically supports the stock and EPS. ADP AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE $6 BILLION OF ITS COMMON STOCK
• Positive Sentiment: Board declares regular quarterly dividend of $1.70/share payable April 1, 2026 — steady dividend income and a raised/maintained payout tend to attract income-oriented investors and signal confidence in cash flow. ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: ADP National Employment Report (NER Pulse) shows private employers adding ~11,750 jobs per week (four weeks ending Dec 20, 2025) — reinforces ADP’s core data business and demand for payroll/HR services but is not a direct earnings driver in the near term. ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate December 20, 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and analyst target shifts are getting attention — analyst reassessments can move sentiment but the net impact depends on whether targets are raised or lowered; watch for specific rating/target changes. How The Story Behind Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Is Shifting With New Analyst Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales: VP David Kwon sold 806 shares (~$213k) on Jan 12 (reducing his stake ~6.7%) — single executive sales can be perceived negatively if viewed as lack of conviction, though the position remains sizable. SEC Filing — David Kwon Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sales: VP Christopher D’ambrosio sold 543 shares (~$142k) on Jan 13 (reducing his stake ~5.2%) — another modest, routine sale that investors may note but is small relative to overall float. SEC Filing — Christopher D’ambrosio Sale

Automatic Data Processing Company Profile

Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP began as a payroll processing company and has evolved into a diversified provider of workforce management, HR, benefits administration, tax and compliance services, and analytics for employers of all sizes.

ADP’s product portfolio includes payroll processing and tax filing, time and attendance systems, benefits administration, talent management, and HR outsourcing.