Current Assets
Short-Term Investments
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Short-Term Investments decreased by 100.0% to $0 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows an upward trend with a 33.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels indicate strong liquidity and a conservative cash management strategy.
Detailed definition
Short-term investments consist of highly liquid financial instruments that are expected to be converted into cash within...
Peer comparison
Common for cash-rich service companies that maintain liquidity for operational needs or potential acquisitions.
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short_term_investmentsHistorical 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 | $10.4M | $74.3M | $19.7M | $27.6M | $47M | $24.4M | $16.4M | $26.3M | $14.7M | $146.8M | $24.4M | $0 | $384M | $5.24B | $0 | $0 | $4.5B | $5.47B | $45.7M | $0 |
| QoQ Change | — | +614.4% | -73.5% | +40.1% | +70.3% | -48.1% | -32.8% | +60.4% | -44.1% | +898.6% | -83.4% | -100.0% | — | >999% | -100.0% | — | — | +21.5% | -99.2% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +351.9% | -67.2% | -16.8% | -4.7% | -68.7% | +501.6% | +48.8% | -100.0% | >999% | >999% | -100.0% | — | >999% | +4.3% | — | — |
Range$0 – $5.47B
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth+584.9%
Median YoY Growth+4.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments?
- Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported short-term investments of $0 in Q1 2026.
- What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments has grown at a 33.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.6M to $45.7M.
- What does short-term investments mean?
- Liquid investments that the company expects to turn into cash within a year.