Equity

Total Equity

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Total Equity decreased by 0.7% to $6.35B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.5%, from $5.86B to $6.35B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total Equity shows relatively stable performance with a 2.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase generally signals growth in retained earnings or capital injections, while a decrease may indicate share buybacks, dividend payments, or net losses.

Detailed definition

This represents the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities. It reflects the n...

Peer comparison

Standard across all public companies; peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high equity levels to support R&D and M&A.

Metric ID: total_stockholders_equity

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$5.67B$5.35B$5.05B$4.19B$3.23B$2.58B$2.99B$3.69B$3.51B$3.47B$4.32B$4.63B$4.55B$5.35B$5.08B$5.86B$6.19B$6.37B$6.39B$6.35B
QoQ Change-5.6%-5.6%-17.0%-23.1%-20.1%+15.9%+23.7%-5.0%-1.0%+24.4%+7.1%-1.7%+17.6%-5.1%+15.3%+5.7%+3.0%+0.3%-0.7%
YoY Change-43.1%-51.8%-40.9%-11.9%+8.8%+34.8%+44.6%+25.3%+29.6%+54.0%+17.6%+26.6%+36.1%+19.2%+25.9%+8.5%
Range$2.58B$6.39B
CAGR+2.4%
Avg YoY Growth+11.4%
Median YoY Growth+22.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s total equity?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported total equity of $6.35B in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s total equity changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s total equity increased by 8.5% year-over-year, from $5.86B to $6.35B.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s total equity?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s total equity has grown at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.67B to $6.19B.
What does total equity mean?
The total value of the company that belongs to the shareholders after all debts are paid.