Current Liabilities

Deferred Revenue

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Deferred Revenue increased by 2.8% to $269.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.5%, from $241.30M to $269.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 6.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase is generally positive, signaling strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or performed. It...

Peer comparison

Common in subscription and long-term contract businesses; highly indicative of future revenue visibility.

Metric ID: deferred_revenue_current

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$203.90M$191.60M$189.40M$197.50M$188.20M$172.30M$176.80M$187.10M$188.60M$182.80M$188.30M$189.10M$199.80M$188.60M$236.70M$241.30M$262.80M$258.10M$261.70M$269.10M
QoQ Change-6.0%-1.1%+4.3%-4.7%-8.4%+2.6%+5.8%+0.8%-3.1%+3.0%+0.4%+5.7%-5.6%+25.5%+1.9%+8.9%-1.8%+1.4%+2.8%
YoY Change-7.7%-10.1%-6.7%-5.3%+0.2%+6.1%+6.5%+1.1%+5.9%+3.2%+25.7%+27.6%+31.5%+36.9%+10.6%+11.5%
Range$172.30M$269.10M
CAGR+6.0%
Avg YoY Growth+8.6%
Median YoY Growth+6.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported deferred revenue of $269.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s deferred revenue increased by 11.5% year-over-year, from $241.30M to $269.10M.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s deferred revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s deferred revenue has grown at a 6.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $203.90M to $262.80M.
What does deferred revenue mean?
Cash received from customers for work that has not yet been completed.