What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported accounts receivable of $3.57B in Q1 2026.

How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable changed year-over-year?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $3.55B to $3.57B.

What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.73B to $3.58B.

What does accounts receivable mean?

The net amount of money owed to the company by customers for services provided.

Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Accounts Receivable increased by 4.7% to $3.57B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $3.55B to $3.57B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 7.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryEfficiency

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2015

Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may signal collection issues or deteriorating customer credit quality, while a decrease suggests efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the balance of payments owed to the company by customers for services rendered, adjusted for an allowanc...

Peer comparison

Standard across B2B service firms; benchmarks are often measured by Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25	Q1 '26	Q2 '26	Q3 '26
Value	$2.73B	$2.77B	$2.74B	$3.25B	$3.17B	$2.94B	$3.16B	$3.07B	$3.01B	$3.1B	$3.37B	$3.46B	$3.43B	$3.32B	$3.5B	$3.55B	$3.58B	$3.46B	$3.41B	$3.57B
QoQ Change	—	+1.6%	-1.2%	+18.8%	-2.5%	-7.3%	+7.6%	-2.9%	-2.0%	+2.8%	+9.0%	+2.6%	-0.9%	-3.3%	+5.6%	+1.3%	+0.9%	-3.2%	-1.6%	+4.7%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+16.2%	+6.1%	+15.6%	-5.5%	-5.1%	+5.3%	+6.6%	+12.6%	+13.9%	+7.2%	+3.9%	+2.5%	+4.4%	+4.4%	-2.7%	+0.6%

Range$2.73B – $3.58B

CAGR+5.8%

Avg YoY Growth+5.4%

Median YoY Growth+4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable?: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported accounts receivable of $3.57B in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable changed year-over-year?: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $3.55B to $3.57B.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s accounts receivable has grown at a 7.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.73B to $3.58B.
What does accounts receivable mean?: The net amount of money owed to the company by customers for services provided.