Operating

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. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), D&A shows an upward trend with a 3.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant capital investment in infrastructure or acquisitions, while lower levels may suggest aging assets or limited capital expenditure.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense allocated to the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives. Be...

Peer comparison

High in capital-intensive industries like manufacturing and healthcare devices; lower in service-based sectors.

Metric ID: depreciation_and_amortization_cf

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$126.00M$129.10M$142.80M$112.70M$130.50M$135.10M$146.50M$127.30M$140.40M$141.50M$148.20M$136.50M$135.70M$138.60M$151.00M$147.10M$145.70M$146.70M$145.60M$146.40M
QoQ Change+2.5%+10.6%-21.1%+15.8%+3.5%+8.4%-13.1%+10.3%+0.8%+4.7%-7.9%-0.6%+2.1%+8.9%-2.6%-1.0%+0.7%-0.7%+0.5%
YoY Change+3.6%+4.6%+2.6%+13.0%+7.6%+4.7%+1.2%+7.2%-3.3%-2.0%+1.9%+7.8%+7.4%+5.8%-3.6%-0.5%
Range$112.70M$151.00M
CAGR+3.2%
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Employer Services$121.65M$120.50M$133.30M$129.80M$128.70M$131.10M$130.50M$131.60M
PEO$1.70M$1.70M$1.70M$1.70M$1.70M$700.00K$500.00K$500.00K
Total$135.70M$138.60M$151.00M$147.10M$145.70M$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 is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s d&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s d&a has grown at a 3.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $510.70M to $582.40M.
What does d&a mean?
The non-cash accounting expense for the wear and tear or expiration of assets.