Why Is Software Megacap ADP's Stock Trading Higher Today?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 01 2024
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Source: Benzinga
- Financial Performance: ADP reported Q3 2024 revenues of $5.25 billion, beating analyst expectations, with a 7% increase year-over-year.
- Earnings and Margins: Quarterly adjusted EPS was $2.88, surpassing analyst estimates, while Adjusted EBIT increased by 12% to $1.5 billion with a margin increase of 140 bps to 29.3%.
- Net Earnings: Net earnings rose by 14% Y/Y to $1.2 billion, and adjusted net earnings increased by 13% Y/Y to $1.2 billion.
- Outlook and Financial Position: ADP reiterated its revenue growth outlook for FY24 and held $3.3 billion in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024.
- Stock Performance and Investment Opportunities: ADP stock gained 12% in the last 12 months, and investors can access it through ETFs like DIVL and PCGG.
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.
