Operating

Principal pension plans employer contributions

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Principal pension plans employer contributions increased by 22.4% to -$3.80M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.4%, from -$4.90M to -$3.80M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Principal pension plans employer contributions shows an upward trend with a -21.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 31, 2025

How to read this metric

Higher contributions indicate a proactive approach to funding liabilities, whereas lower contributions might suggest a well-funded plan or cash preservation.

Detailed definition

This tracks the net cash impact of employer contributions made to defined benefit pension plans. It reflects the company...

Peer comparison

Common for established companies with legacy defined benefit plans.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_pension_plan_obligations

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$13.20M-$13.35M-$13.35M-$13.35M-$13.35M-$10.65M-$10.65M-$10.65M-$10.65M-$5.80M-$4.00M-$7.60M-$5.50M-$4.90M-$2.80M-$7.10M-$4.90M-$3.80M
QoQ Change-1.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+20.2%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+45.5%+31.0%-90.0%+27.6%+10.9%+42.9%-153.6%+31.0%+22.4%
YoY Change-1.1%+20.2%+20.2%+20.2%+20.2%+45.5%+62.4%+28.6%+48.4%+15.5%+30.0%+6.6%+10.9%+22.4%
Range-$13.35M-$2.80M
CAGR-25.4%
Avg YoY Growth+25.0%
Median YoY Growth+20.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s principal pension plans employer contributions?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported principal pension plans employer contributions of -$3.80M in Q3 2025.
How has Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s principal pension plans employer contributions changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s principal pension plans employer contributions increased by 22.4% year-over-year, from -$4.90M to -$3.80M.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s principal pension plans employer contributions?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s principal pension plans employer contributions has grown at a -21.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$52.80M to -$19.70M.
What does principal pension plans employer contributions mean?
The cash paid by the company into its employee pension funds.