Financing

Net increase in client funds obligations

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Net increase in client funds obligations increased by 106.4% to $573.10M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 105.3%, from -$10.87B to $573.10M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 31, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher client fund balances held, while a decrease reflects the payout or settlement of these obligations.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the net change in liabilities related to funds held on behalf of clients, common in payroll and finan...

Peer comparison

Specific to financial services and payroll processing firms.

Metric ID: financing_net_increase_decrease_in_client_funds_obligations

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$3.18B-$3.18B-$3.18B-$3.18B$1.91B-$10.87B$47.14B-$35.64B-$8.91B$573.10M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+160.1%-669.4%+533.7%-175.6%+75.0%+106.4%
YoY Change+160.1%<-999%+105.3%
Range-$35.64B$47.14B
CAGR-53.3%
Avg YoY Growth-567.1%
Median YoY Growth+105.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s net increase in client funds obligations?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported net increase in client funds obligations of $573.10M in Q3 2025.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s net increase in client funds obligations changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s net increase in client funds obligations increased by 105.3% year-over-year, from -$10.87B to $573.10M.
What does net increase in client funds obligations mean?
The net change in cash held on behalf of clients for processing services.