Current Liabilities
Compensation and benefits
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Compensation and benefits increased by 7.8% to $777.9M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 6.3%, from $732.1M to $777.9M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows relatively stable performance with a 1.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often correlates with seasonal bonus cycles or headcount growth, while a decrease may signal payout timing changes.
Detailed definition
This represents short-term obligations to employees, including unpaid wages, bonuses, commissions, and vacation pay. It...
Peer comparison
Service-based companies typically carry higher employee-related liabilities than capital-intensive firms.
Metric ID:
current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_currentHistorical 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 | $910.2M | $552.7M | $590.1M | $765.6M | $862.6M | $501.2M | $590.8M | $754.8M | $941.4M | $554.2M | $603.2M | $722.1M | $958.7M | $552.7M | $682.6M | $732.1M | $973.1M | $601.9M | $721.3M | $777.9M |
| QoQ Change | — | -39.3% | +6.8% | +29.7% | +12.7% | -41.9% | +17.9% | +27.8% | +24.7% | -41.1% | +8.8% | +19.7% | +32.8% | -42.3% | +23.5% | +7.3% | +32.9% | -38.1% | +19.8% | +7.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -5.2% | -9.3% | +0.1% | -1.4% | +9.1% | +10.6% | +2.1% | -4.3% | +1.8% | -0.3% | +13.2% | +1.4% | +1.5% | +8.9% | +5.7% | +6.3% |
Range$501.2M – $973.1M
CAGR-3.3%
Avg YoY Growth+2.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported compensation and benefits of $777.9M in Q1 2026.
- How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s compensation and benefits increased by 6.3% year-over-year, from $732.1M to $777.9M.
- What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $910.2M to $973.1M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- Short-term debts owed to employees for earned wages, bonuses, and benefits.