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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is recognized as a leading payroll and HR solutions provider, having continuously innovated since its inception. The company is making strides in simplifying work processes, placing significant emphasis on customer experience and operational efficiency. Recent social media activity indicates a notable 450% increase in mentions, reflecting growing public interest and possibly positive sentiment towards the brand. Financially, ADP stands out as the largest payroll provider in North America, demonstrating strong performance across multiple time frames—1, 5, and 10 years—while also expanding its offerings into related services. With a robust free cash flow, the company is actively buying back shares and increasing its dividends, suggesting both financial health and a commitment to returning value to its shareholders, along with potential for further growth due to its substantial market share.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
BUY

Likes it. Largest payroll provider in NA. Outperformed PAYX over the last 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods. Extremely good growth, incredibly efficient. Huge market share. Expanding offerings by expanding services into related areas, but it's all automated so labour costs avoided. Still room to grow.

Huge FCF, buying back shares, raising dividend.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 13/20, Down 5%) A play in payroll in the US. The company has increased dividends for 45 consecutive years. Effectively the same as Visa in terms of payment processing. Buy when it's on sale. A great company and a core holding. Would add on weakness.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 22/19, Up 7%) Underlying metrics are very good, predictable, consistent. Raises the dividend. Structurally still a growth story.
TOP PICK
A global leader in payroll. It is a dividend aristocrat. While the economy is relatively buoyant we will see continued growth. If you see it in a sell off then it is one to pickup. (Analysts’ price target is $177.33)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 22/19, Up 10%) A Dividend Aristrocrat -- increasing dividends consistently for 25 years. It has a $22 billion float for salaries it pays, that they invest overnight. He continues to like it.
BUY ON WEAKNESS

non-FANG suggestion? He likes the payment processing space -- ADP, Paychex, Visa, or Mastercard. He would like to buy on a dip.

TOP PICK
45 consecutive quarters of dividend increases. It benefits from rising interest rates, but also quite insulated through the cycle as well. They are now expanding into the small to medium sized companies offering payroll services. Yield 2.1% (Analysts’ price target is $154.22)
DON'T BUY

A payroll and HR company. A fairly pricey stock. Trades at about a 40% premium to the market. 70% of their business comes from payroll services and 30% from Human Resources operations. Over the last 6-7 years, the US has produced 15 million private sector jobs, which is great for a company like this. This is now a little too rich, and a little too late to the cycle.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) A lot of the money has already been made here.

TOP PICK
#1 in the business.
BUY
A very good company. Consistent performer and will continue to do well. A great long term story.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick on Aug 21. Down 17%.) Still likes. A very attractive free cash flow yield. Have bought more to cost average as it dropped.
DON'T BUY
Two competing companies have tied up the market, so growth possibilities could shrink. Pretty expensive.
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Automatic Data Processing(ADP-Q) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 1

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Automatic Data Processing(ADP-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing stock symbol?

Automatic Data Processing is a American stock, trading under the symbol ADP-Q on the NASDAQ (ADP). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:ADP or ADP-Q

Is Automatic Data Processing a buy or a sell?

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What is Automatic Data Processing stock price?

On 2025-04-24, Automatic Data Processing (ADP-Q) stock closed at a price of $294.55.