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ADP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Automatic Data Processing · Technology · Software - Application
ADP live signal snapshot
Shares of ADP were last at $306.36, up 0.30% on the day, trading within 1.5% of its 52-week high of $310.98. The model's verdict for ADP right now: BUY (87% confidence). The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $311.73, a 1.8% move from the last price.
ADP's 14-day RSI is 52.0 — a neutral zone, with no decisive edge for bulls or bears. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.32 shows buying pressure building. Its 50-day average ($280.31) is holding 15.7% above the 200-day ($242.17), the pattern chartists call a golden cross.
15 Wall Street analysts covering ADP put the average price target at $298.27 (range $250.00–$340.00), implying 2.6% downside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 4 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 3 Sell/Strong Sell (and 11 Hold).
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About Automatic Data Processing
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is a software - application company in the technology sector, headquartered in Roseland, NJ, United States. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. It has a market value of about $120.9 billion and roughly 67,000 full-time employees. Its beta of 0.79 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
ADP performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 19.1%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 20.6%, 9.1 points better than the S&P 500. Its +11.0% move over the past month extends a +10.9% three-month run.
| Period | ADP | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +11.0% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +10.9% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +19.1% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +20.6% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Automatic Data Processing financials at a glance
Automatic Data Processing's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $5.5 billion of revenue and net income of $1.1 billion (a 20.5% net margin). Revenue was up 6.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.2 on trailing earnings of $11.28 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $6.5 billion, and total debt equals 110% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $5.5B | $1.1B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $5.5B | $979M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $5.9B | $1.4B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.4B | $1.1B |
ADP vs. its peers
ADP's +19.1% this year ranks ahead of 4 of the 5 big technology names below. The strongest of the group this year is Snowflake (SNOW, +37.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Data Processing (ADP) | $306.36 | +19.1% | 27.2 | BUY |
| Shopify (SHOP) | $149.26 | −7.3% | 91.6 | SELL |
| Salesforce (CRM) | $218.01 | −17.7% | 19.9 | SELL |
| Uber Technologies (UBER) | $70.68 | −13.5% | 41.6 | BUY |
| ServiceNow (NOW) | $102.76 | −32.9% | 73.9 | SELL |
| Snowflake (SNOW) | $301.22 | +37.3% | — | HOLD |
ADP stock: common questions
What is the ADP stock price target?
15 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $298.27, in a range of $250.00–$340.00, versus a recent price of $306.36. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $311.73 over the next month.
Is ADP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates ADP a BUY at 87% confidence. Among analysts, 4 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 11 Hold and 3 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has ADP stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 19.1%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 20.6%, 9.1 points better than the S&P 500. Its +11.0% move over the past month extends a +10.9% three-month run.
What is ADP's 52-week high and low?
ADP has traded between $188.16 and $310.98 over the past 52 weeks; at $306.36 it is within 1.5% of its 52-week high of $310.98.
What sector is ADP in, and who are its peers?
ADP is in the technology sector (software - application). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Shopify (SHOP), Salesforce (CRM), Uber Technologies (UBER), ServiceNow (NOW).
How accurate is the ADP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines ADP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.