Operating Expenses

D&A

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. D&A increased by 0.5% to $146.40M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.5%, from $147.10M to $146.40M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels often indicate significant recent capital investment or large historical acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets.

Detailed definition

Depreciation and amortization represent the systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over the...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like healthcare and manufacturing; peers often report this as a significant non-cash drag on earnings.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q3 '21Q3 '22Q3 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$129.10M$135.10M$141.50M$138.60M$151.00M$147.10M$145.20M$146.70M$145.60M$146.40M
QoQ Change+4.6%+4.7%-2.0%+8.9%-2.6%-1.3%+1.0%-0.7%+0.5%
YoY Change+4.6%+4.7%-2.0%+5.8%-3.6%-0.5%
Range$129.10M$151.00M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+2.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Employer Services$147.10M$145.20M$146.70M$145.60M$146.40M
PEO$147.10M$145.20M$146.70M$145.60M$146.40M
Total$147.10M$145.20M$146.70M$145.60M$146.40M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s d&a?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported d&a of $146.40M in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s d&a changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s d&a decreased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $147.10M to $146.40M.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash expense that spreads the cost of physical and intangible assets over their useful life.