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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ADP Q4 2026 Annual earnings

Reported July 29, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$5.5BBeat by $36.6M
Adjusted EPS$2.64Beat by $0.05
Revenue estimate$5.4B
EPS estimate$2.59
“This is a defining moment for the future of work. AI is reshaping how work gets done, what roles look like, and how teams are organized. This is making HCM more critical than ever and companies need a partner they can trust to help navigate this shift. Our impressive financial results, strong Employer Services retention, and record client satisfaction scores are evidence that ADP is purpose-built for this, and we've never been better positioned to deliver for our clients.”
Maria Black

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

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$5.5B+6.8%
Gross profit$2.5B+8.7%
Net income$978.6M+7.5%
EPS (diluted)$2.45+9.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$4.2B+26.4%
Total debt$5.4B-41.4%
Total equity$6.0B-2.5%
Total assets$63.2B+18.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$1.4B-0.8%
CapEx$72.8M+113%
Free cash flow$1.4B-3.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 08/27/26
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Market cap$111.79B-8.9%
Enterprise value$112.93B-12.2%
P/E25.3×-4.8×
P/S5.1×-0.9×

Profitability

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Gross margin46.4%+0.4pp
Net margin20.1%+0.3pp
FCF margin23.9%+0.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity72.2%-3.8pp
Debt / equity0.9×-0.6×
Current ratio1.1×0.0×

Segments

By product

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HCM$2.2B+4.7%
PEO zero-margin benefits pass-throughs$1.2B+7.8%
HRO, excluding PEO zero-margin benefits pass-throughs$964.3M+5.6%
Global$749.8M+8.8%
Interest on funds held for clients$355.4M+15.5%

By segment

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Employer Services$3.7B+6.7%
PEO Services$1.8B+6.9%

By geography

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EMEA$433.3M—
Other$102.7M+14.4%

FAQ

When did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. report Q4 2026 earnings?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported Q4 2026 earnings on July 29, 2026 before market open.
What were Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q4 2026 revenue and EPS?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. reported revenue of $5.5B and adjusted eps of $2.64 for Q4 2026.
Did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. beat estimates in Q4 2026?
Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $5.4B by $36.6M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.05.
How did Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q4 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 6.8% from $5.1B a year earlier.
Where can I find Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q4 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000008670-26-000025) and the 10-K periodic report (0000008670-26-000030) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.