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Automatic Data Processing - ADP Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $312.67
  • Forecasted Upside: 20.53%
  • Number of Analysts: 14
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 10 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$259.40 As of 12/4/2025 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.82 (-0.32%)

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Analyst Price Target for ADP

Analyst Price Target is $312.67
▲ +20.53% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 14 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Automatic Data Processing in the last 3 months. The average price target is $312.67, with a high forecast of $350.00 and a low forecast of $272.00. The average price target represents a 20.53% upside from the last price of $259.40.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 14 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
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
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  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 10 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

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

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/30/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$340.00 ➝ $295.00
10/30/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$288.00 ➝ $272.00
10/23/2025CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$303.00
10/22/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$288.00
10/21/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeStrong Sell
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
9/17/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$315.00 ➝ $290.00
8/21/2025Dbs BankUpgradeHold
7/31/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$305.00 ➝ $318.00
7/31/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$310.00 ➝ $311.00
7/10/2025BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeHold$340.00
6/17/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$305.00 ➝ $310.00
6/13/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$321.00 ➝ $332.00
6/13/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$323.00 ➝ $315.00
6/5/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$315.00
5/21/2025TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$298.00 ➝ $321.00
5/2/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$305.00
5/1/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$315.00 ➝ $315.00
5/1/2025TD SecuritiesBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$296.00 ➝ $298.00
4/24/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$315.00 ➝ $315.00
3/4/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$318.00 ➝ $324.00
2/3/2025BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$325.00 ➝ $350.00
1/30/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$315.00 ➝ $315.00
1/30/2025Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$290.00 ➝ $305.00
11/4/2024MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$281.00 ➝ $310.00
11/4/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$310.00 ➝ $325.00
11/1/2024TD CowenBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$276.00 ➝ $285.00
10/31/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$267.00 ➝ $315.00
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
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.34 (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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6/7/2025
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8/6/2025
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9/5/2025
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10/5/2025
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  • 6 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/4/2025
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Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 150 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
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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: $259.40
Low: $258.35
High: $262.30

50 Day Range

MA: $269.57
Low: $249.06
High: $293.50

52 Week Range

Now: $259.40
Low: $247.18
High: $329.93

Volume

2,594,165 shs

Average Volume

2,095,790 shs

Market Capitalization

$104.91 billion

P/E Ratio

25.61

Dividend Yield

2.37%

Beta

0.86

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: Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Dbs Bank, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Securities, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Automatic Data Processing?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Automatic Data Processing in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $312.67, suggesting a possible upside of 20.5%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting ADP will reach $350.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $272.00 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, 10 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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What other companies compete with Automatic Data Processing?

Other companies that are similar to Automatic Data Processing include Avis Budget Group, Cross Country Healthcare, Charles River Associates, Verisk Analytics and Booz Allen Hamilton. Learn More about companies similar to Automatic Data Processing.

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.