What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported long-term debt of $3.98B in Q1 2026.

How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt changed year-over-year?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt increased by 33.4% year-over-year, from $2.98B to $3.98B.

What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt has grown at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.99B to $3.97B.

What does long-term debt mean?

Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.

Non-Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Long-Term Debt increased by 0.0% to $3.98B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 33.4%, from $2.98B to $3.98B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt shows an upward trend with a 7.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Liabilities

CategoryLeverage

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2015

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher financial leverage, which can amplify returns on equity but also increases interest expense and financial risk.

Detailed definition

Loans and financial obligations with a maturity period exceeding one year, typically consisting of corporate bonds and n...

Peer comparison

Capital-intensive firms or those with aggressive share buyback programs often carry higher long-term debt than asset-light competitors.

Metric ID: long_term_debt

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	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
Value	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.99B	$2.98B	$2.98B	$2.98B	$3.97B	$3.98B	$3.98B	$3.98B
QoQ Change	—	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%	-0.3%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+33.3%	+0.0%	+0.0%	+0.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	+0.1%	-0.3%	-0.3%	-0.3%	+32.9%	+33.3%	+33.3%	+33.4%

Range$2.98B – $3.98B

CAGR+6.2%

Avg YoY Growth+8.3%

Median YoY Growth+0.1%

Current Streak6 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt?: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported long-term debt of $3.98B in Q1 2026.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt changed year-over-year?: Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt increased by 33.4% year-over-year, from $2.98B to $3.98B.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s long-term debt has grown at a 7.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.99B to $3.97B.
What does long-term debt mean?: Money the company has borrowed that doesn't need to be paid back for at least a year.