Automatic Data Processing - ADP Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $277.64
  • Forecasted Upside: -4.83%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$291.73
▲ +3.78 (1.31%)

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Analyst Price Target for ADP

Analyst Price Target is $277.64
▼ -4.83% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Automatic Data Processing in the last 3 months. The average price target is $277.64, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $235.00. The average price target represents a -4.83% upside from the last price of $291.73.

This chart shows the closing price for ADP for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 12 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Automatic Data Processing. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
5/9/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
8/7/2023
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  • 2 sell ratings
11/5/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 sell ratings
2/3/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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5/3/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 sell ratings
8/1/2024
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  • 2 sell ratings
9/30/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
10/30/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/22/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $295.00
10/22/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$260.00 ➝ $290.00
9/25/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $295.00
8/20/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$250.00 ➝ $285.00
8/5/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$282.00 ➝ $310.00
8/1/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$250.00 ➝ $267.00
8/1/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$267.00 ➝ $267.00
8/1/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$271.00 ➝ $287.00
8/1/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$250.00 ➝ $260.00
5/2/2024TD CowenLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$253.00 ➝ $251.00
5/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$254.00 ➝ $250.00
5/2/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $282.00
3/26/2024Evercore ISIBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$227.00 ➝ $235.00
3/11/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $272.00
2/1/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$267.00
1/17/2024Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$217.00 ➝ $243.00
1/4/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/30/2023Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold$250.00
11/7/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$235.00
10/31/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$285.00 ➝ $255.00
10/26/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$285.00 ➝ $280.00
10/26/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$260.00 ➝ $250.00
9/5/2023Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageSector Perform$267.00
8/22/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$260.00 ➝ $280.00
8/17/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $285.00
7/28/2023BarclaysBoost Target$275.00 ➝ $285.00
7/27/2023Morgan StanleyBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $260.00
7/27/2023Robert W. BairdBoost Target$235.00 ➝ $270.00
7/26/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost Target$240.00 ➝ $260.00
6/2/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$230.00
5/1/2023MizuhoLower Target$275.00 ➝ $255.00
5/1/2023BarclaysLower Target$278.00 ➝ $275.00
4/27/2023888Reiterated RatingMaintains
4/27/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$234.00 ➝ $213.00
4/27/2023Robert W. BairdLower Target$249.00 ➝ $235.00
4/3/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$249.00 ➝ $211.00
3/31/2023CitigroupLower Target$260.00 ➝ $235.00
1/29/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$280.00 ➝ $278.00
1/26/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight$253.00 ➝ $245.00
1/26/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $275.00
1/5/2023Wolfe ResearchBoost Target$220.00 ➝ $225.00
12/12/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$276.00 ➝ $285.00
11/25/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$257.00 ➝ $276.00
11/1/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$251.00
10/27/2022CowenBoost Target$237.00
10/27/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$245.00 ➝ $250.00
9/20/2022CowenBoost Target$230.00 ➝ $236.00
9/20/2022CowenBoost Target$230.00 ➝ $236.00
8/9/2022BarclaysBoost Target$280.00
8/1/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $257.00
7/28/2022CowenBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $230.00
7/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $245.00
7/28/2022CowenBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $230.00
7/20/2022Wolfe ResearchLower Target$235.00 ➝ $210.00
5/2/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $250.00
5/2/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$238.00 ➝ $257.00
5/2/2022CitigroupBoost Target$212.00 ➝ $230.00
4/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$203.00 ➝ $234.00
3/11/2022Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingHold$222.00 ➝ $238.00
3/9/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$223.00
2/14/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $235.00
1/27/2022CowenLower Target$235.00 ➝ $213.00
1/27/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$242.00 ➝ $220.00
1/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$235.00 ➝ $225.00
1/27/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$235.00 ➝ $203.00
12/1/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$220.00 ➝ $238.00
11/16/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$215.00 ➝ $235.00
11/16/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetPositive ➝ Neutral$228.00 ➝ $242.00
11/2/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $245.00
10/29/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$227.00 ➝ $247.00
10/28/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $215.00
10/28/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Market Perform$208.00 ➝ $220.00
10/28/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $235.00
10/27/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$215.00 ➝ $250.00
8/17/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$224.00
8/16/2021Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$215.00
8/10/2021CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$212.00 ➝ $220.00
8/2/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $230.00
8/2/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$212.00 ➝ $227.00
7/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$185.00 ➝ $200.00
7/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$192.00 ➝ $210.00
7/28/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$200.00 ➝ $215.00
5/27/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $220.00
5/3/2021CitigroupBoost Target$190.00 ➝ $212.00
5/3/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$197.00 ➝ $212.00
4/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$171.00 ➝ $185.00
3/24/2021Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$197.00 ➝ $200.00
2/10/2021MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy$210.00
2/1/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$180.00 ➝ $197.00
1/29/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $190.00
1/28/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$159.00 ➝ $171.00
1/28/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$150.00 ➝ $173.00
1/28/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $205.00
1/12/2021Evercore ISIDowngradeOutperform ➝ Underperform$197.00 ➝ $143.00
12/18/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$200.00
11/9/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$185.00 ➝ $190.00
11/2/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$145.00 ➝ $180.00
10/29/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetPositive ➝ Market Perform$149.00 ➝ $165.00
10/29/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$147.00 ➝ $159.00
10/28/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$135.00 ➝ $168.00
9/21/2020CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$150.00 ➝ $143.00
8/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$138.00 ➝ $151.00
7/30/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$155.00 ➝ $142.00
7/30/2020Wolfe ResearchDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform
7/30/2020CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$148.00 ➝ $144.00
7/14/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageSell$146.00
6/23/2020CitigroupLower Target$185.00 ➝ $140.00
5/18/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$132.00
4/30/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$179.00 ➝ $154.00
4/30/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $147.00
4/30/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$150.00 ➝ $155.00
4/29/2020WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral
4/29/2020CfraLower TargetHold$176.00 ➝ $161.00
4/24/2020CowenLower TargetOutperform$195.00 ➝ $158.00
4/15/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$189.00 ➝ $159.00
4/14/2020CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$185.00 ➝ $140.00
4/1/2020UBS GroupUpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
3/24/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$145.00 ➝ $137.00
3/18/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$180.00 ➝ $145.00
2/2/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$190.00
1/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$174.00 ➝ $180.00
1/22/2020Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$212.00
1/14/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $185.00
1/7/2020Moffett NathansonDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
11/4/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$185.00
10/31/2019Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
(Data available from 10/30/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.06 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 33 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/3/2024
  • 42 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/3/2024
  • 37 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/2/2024
  • 34 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
7/2/2024
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
8/1/2024
  • 34 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
8/31/2024
  • 36 very positive mentions
  • 29 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
9/30/2024
  • 30 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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10/30/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 30 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Automatic Data Processing logo
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
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Today's Range

Now: $291.73
Low: $285.60
High: $292.24

50 Day Range

MA: $280.30
Low: $267.85
High: $292.29

52 Week Range

Now: $291.73
Low: $205.53
High: $294.18

Volume

852,105 shs

Average Volume

1,627,198 shs

Market Capitalization

$119.40 billion

P/E Ratio

32.02

Dividend Yield

1.94%

Beta

0.79

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Automatic Data Processing?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued reports on Automatic Data Processing in the last year: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Citigroup Inc., Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, UBS Group AG, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Automatic Data Processing?

11 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Automatic Data Processing in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $277.64, suggesting a possible downside of 4.8%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting ADP will reach $310.00 in the next twelve months. Evercore ISI has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $235.00 for Automatic Data Processing in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Automatic Data Processing?

Automatic Data Processing currently has 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in ADP, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Automatic Data Processing's investor relations team?

Automatic Data Processing's physical mailing address is ONE ADP BOULVARD, ROSELAND NJ, 07068. The business services provider's listed phone number is (973) 974-5000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Automatic Data Processing is www.adp.com. Learn More about contacing Automatic Data Processing investor relations.