Current Liabilities

Client funds obligations

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Client funds obligations decreased by 30.8% to $46.77B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 16.8%, from $40.06B to $46.77B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Client funds obligations shows relatively stable performance with a -2.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryOther
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher client payment volumes and processing activity, while a decrease suggests lower volume or timing differences in disbursements.

Detailed definition

This represents the liability for funds collected from clients for payroll and tax processing that have not yet been dis...

Peer comparison

Specific to payroll processors and financial intermediaries; peers show this as a direct offset to client fund assets.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_client_funds_obligations

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$34.40B$46.44B$45.77B$59.39B$51.29B$35.47B$43.06B$47.76B$38.54B$37.10B$44.00B$49.51B$39.50B$28.72B$48.48B$40.06B$31.34B$31.85B$67.61B$46.77B
QoQ Change+35.0%-1.4%+29.8%-13.6%-30.8%+21.4%+10.9%-19.3%-3.7%+18.6%+12.5%-20.2%-27.3%+68.8%-17.4%-21.8%+1.6%+112.3%-30.8%
YoY Change+49.1%-23.6%-5.9%-19.6%-24.9%+4.6%+2.2%+3.7%+2.5%-22.6%+10.2%-19.1%-20.7%+10.9%+39.5%+16.8%
Range$28.72B$67.61B
CAGR+6.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s client funds obligations?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported client funds obligations of $46.77B in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s client funds obligations changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s client funds obligations increased by 16.8% year-over-year, from $40.06B to $46.77B.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s client funds obligations?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s client funds obligations has grown at a -2.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $34.40B to $31.34B.
What does client funds obligations mean?
Funds held on behalf of clients for upcoming payroll and tax payments.