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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ADP Q3 2026 earnings

Reported April 29, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$5.9BBeat by $87.0M
EPS$3.37Beat by $0.07
Revenue estimate$5.9B
EPS estimate$3.30
“We delivered a strong quarter, and it reflects what ADP does best – executing with precision for our clients while continuing to invest in defining the future of HCM, Organizations around the world trust us as their partner for their most critical workforce functions because we have the data and expertise to address the rapidly changing world of work. AI is adding new layers of complexity to our clients' work, and we are well into building the capabilities to meet that moment. We are primed to capture and harness the significant opportunity ahead for the HCM industry.”
Maria Black

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Oct 28, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$5.5B
EPS estimate$2.78

Financials

Q3 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$5.9B+7.0%
Gross profit$2.9B+8.2%
Net income$1.4B+8.8%
EPS (diluted)$3.38+10.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$3.2B+20.4%
Total debt$4.4B+30.6%
Total equity$6.4B+8.5%
Total assets$64.5B+14.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.2B+46.7%
CapEx$50.6M+39.0%
Free cash flow$2.2B+46.9%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 03/31/26
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Market cap$81.81B-34.2%
Enterprise value$82.98B-33.6%
P/E18.8×-12.3×
P/S3.8×-2.4×

Profitability

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Gross margin46.2%+0.2pp
Net margin20.1%+0.3pp
FCF margin24.5%+1.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity71.2%-5.1pp
Debt / equity0.7×+0.1×
Current ratio1×0.0×

Segments

By product

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HCM$2.5B+4.2%
PEO zero-margin benefits pass-throughs$1.2B+7.3%
HRO, excluding PEO zero-margin benefits pass-throughs$1.1B+5.4%
Global$751.9M+15.3%
Interest on funds held for clients$403.9M—

By segment

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Employer Services$4.0B+7.1%
PEO Services$1.9B+6.6%
Other-$2.9M+14.7%

By geography

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EMEA$433.3M+13.0%
Other$102.7M+14.4%

FAQ

When did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. report Q3 2026 earnings?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported Q3 2026 earnings on April 29, 2026 before market open.
What were Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q3 2026 revenue and EPS?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. reported revenue of $5.9B and eps of $3.37 for Q3 2026.
Did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. beat estimates in Q3 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $5.9B by $87.0M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $3.30 by $0.07.
How did Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q3 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 7.0% from $5.6B a year earlier and eps grew 10.1% from $3.06.
Where can I find Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q3 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000008670-26-000016) and the 10-Q periodic report (0000008670-26-000022) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.