Consider These Human Capital Management Stocks Amid a Resurgence in Market Volatility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 29 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
HCM Stocks Performance: Human capital management stocks, particularly Paychex and ADP, are gaining investor interest as they remain resilient amidst broader market declines, with positive growth projections for sales and earnings despite recession fears.
Cintas Growth and Market Insights: Cintas has also seen significant stock gains due to consistent demand for its services, indicating that payroll and HCM companies may provide valuable insights into economic conditions and potential recession risks.
Analyst Views on ADP
Wall Street analysts forecast ADP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ADP is 290.27 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 332.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 259.855
Low
230.00
Averages
290.27
High
332.00
Current: 259.855
Low
230.00
Averages
290.27
High
332.00
About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions. Its segments include Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Its Employer Services segment serves clients ranging from single-employee small businesses to large enterprises with tens of thousands of employees around the world, offering a range of technology-based HCM solutions, including its cloud-based platforms, and human resource outsourcing (HRO) (other than PEO) solutions. Its offerings include Payroll Services, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, HR Management, Workforce Management, Compliance Services, Insurance Services and Retirement Services. Its PEO business, called ADP TotalSource, provides clients with guidance, technology, comprehensive employee benefits, risk management, safety, and workers’ compensation program. Its compensation management software supports the compensation planning needs.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
