Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ADP Gross margin
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Where this comes from
Calculated from Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s reported figures.
Based on trailing twelve months.
The official record: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed April 30, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s gross margin?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported gross margin of 46.2% in Q1 2026.
- How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s gross margin changed year-over-year?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s gross margin increased by 0.5% year-over-year, from 46% to 46.2%.
- What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s gross margin?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s gross margin has grown at a 2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 168.5% to 183.6%.
- What does gross margin mean?
- How much of every sales dollar is left after the direct cost of what was sold.
- How do you interpret gross margin?
- Higher and stable gross margins indicate pricing power and a durable cost structure. A declining trend signals input-cost pressure, pricing competition, or a shift toward lower-margin products.
- How does gross margin compare across companies?
- Highly comparable within an industry, less so across industries — software runs 70%+ while distributors run in single digits. Track the trend more than the absolute level across sectors.