ING Groep NV Buys 90,073 Shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. $ADP

ING Groep NV grew its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) by 49.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 273,487 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 90,073 shares during the quarter. ING Groep NV owned about 0.07% of Automatic Data Processing worth $80,268,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in ADP. Krilogy Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the third quarter valued at $314,000. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. lifted its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 2.1% in the third quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 59,484 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $17,459,000 after acquiring an additional 1,197 shares during the last quarter. Stratos Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 3.3% in the third quarter. Stratos Investment Management LLC now owns 2,052 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $602,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. MQS Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $528,000. Finally, Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft bought a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $481,000. Institutional investors own 80.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ADP has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $272.00 to $262.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $306.00 target price for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $295.00 to $275.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated an “underperform” rating and issued a $230.00 price target (down previously from $245.00) on shares of Automatic Data Processing in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $290.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Automatic Data Processing

In other Automatic Data Processing news, VP Brian L. Michaud sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.18, for a total value of $234,180.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 15,310 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,585,295.80. The trade was a 6.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP Christopher D’ambrosio sold 543 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $262.29, for a total transaction of $142,423.47. Following the transaction, 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 disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 3,515 shares of company stock worth $887,074. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Automatic Data Processing Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:ADP opened at $225.53 on Wednesday. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a 12-month low of $223.44 and a 12-month high of $329.93. The business has a 50 day moving average of $255.39 and a 200-day moving average of $274.17. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The stock has a market cap of $90.81 billion, a PE ratio of 21.69 and a beta of 0.85.

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $2.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.57 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.36 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.34 billion. Automatic Data Processing had a return on equity of 68.44% and a net margin of 19.96%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.35 earnings per share. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.091-11.011 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. will post 9.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Automatic Data Processing Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a $1.70 dividend. This represents a $6.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. Automatic Data Processing’s payout ratio is presently 65.38%.

Automatic Data Processing announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Wednesday, January 14th that authorizes the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the business services provider to reacquire up to 5.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Automatic Data Processing News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: ADP’s weekly National Employment Report showed U.S. private employers added about 6,500 jobs per week (four weeks ending Jan. 24), supporting continued demand for payroll and HCM services. This macro data can be constructive for ADP’s revenue mix and recurring revenue stream. ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for January 24, 2026
• Positive Sentiment: ADP’s most recent quarterly results beat on EPS and revenue, and management provided FY2026 EPS guidance in the ~10.09–11.01 range — a sign of continued profitable growth and clear near‑term visibility. That underlying beat/guidance supports longer‑term cash generation.
• Positive Sentiment: The board has authorized a large buyback (≈$6.0B) and ADP maintains a healthy dividend (quarterly $1.70 / ~3% yield), which support shareholder returns and can provide backstop to the share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Large institutional ownership and recent reported position changes (MarketBeat summary) show ADP remains a widely held, index/ETF‑embedded large cap — this magnifies flows but also dampens volatility from retail noise.
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose in late January to ~8.9M shares (about 2.2% of float) with a ~3.2 days-to-cover — increased shorting can pressure the stock if negative catalysts continue or if sentiment weakens. (Note: a February short-interest entry in the feed appears erroneous and should be treated with caution.)
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling by senior VPs (small blocks: 266 and 1,000 shares reported) and headlines calling out larger insider reductions drew attention — while sizes are modest vs. total insider holdings, such disclosures can amplify near‑term investor caution. Insider Selling: Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) VP Sells 266 Shares of Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Stifel trimmed its price target (from $280 to $270) and maintains a hold — analyst downgrades/target cuts can exert downward pressure on sentiment and make the stock less attractive for momentum buyers. Benzinga

Automatic Data Processing 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.