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Cash & Equivalents

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Cash & Equivalents increased by 33.1% to $3.23B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.4%, from $2.68B to $3.23B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 8.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong liquidity and potential for investment, while a decrease may indicate cash usage for operations, debt repayment, or acquisitions.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including currency, demand deposits, and short-term investme...

Peer comparison

Varies widely by industry; service-based companies like ADP typically maintain sufficient cash to support payroll processing cycles.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.58B$1.6B$1.75B$1.63B$1.44B$1.21B$1.35B$1.83B$2.08B$1.44B$1.64B$3.29B$2.91B$2.1B$2.22B$2.68B$3.35B$2.48B$2.42B$3.23B
QoQ Change-37.8%+8.9%-6.3%-12.1%-15.9%+11.4%+35.9%+14.0%-30.8%+13.9%+100.6%-11.5%-27.8%+5.3%+20.9%+24.9%-26.0%-2.2%+33.1%
YoY Change-44.2%-24.6%-22.9%+11.9%+45.1%+19.4%+22.0%+80.0%+39.8%+46.0%+35.0%-18.6%+14.9%+17.7%+9.4%+20.4%
Range$1.21B$3.35B
CAGR+4.9%
Avg YoY Growth+15.7%
Median YoY Growth+18.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported cash & equivalents of $3.23B in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 20.4% year-over-year, from $2.68B to $3.23B.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 8.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.6B to $2.42B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments readily available for use.