What is Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments?

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported short-term investments of $0.00 in Q1 2026.

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

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments has grown at a 356.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.40M to $4.50B.

What does short-term investments mean?

Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.

Current Assets

Short-Term Investments

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Short-Term Investments decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Short-Term Investments shows an upward trend with a 356.1% 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 reportedQ3 2018

Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and significant 'dry powder' for acquisitions or R&D, while lower levels might suggest cash is being deployed into long-term projects or shareholder returns.

Detailed definition

Highly liquid assets and marketable securities that are expected to be converted into cash within one year. For technolo...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against other cash-rich technology peers to assess capital preservation strategies and short-term solvency.

Metric ID: short_term_investments

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	$10.40M	$74.30M	$19.70M	$27.60M	$47.00M	$24.40M	$16.40M	$26.30M	$14.70M	$146.80M	$24.40M	$0.00	$384.00M	$5.24B	$0.00	$0.00	$4.50B	$5.47B	$45.70M	$0.00
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$0.00 – $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 $0.00 in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s short-term investments has grown at a 356.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $10.40M to $4.50B.
What does short-term investments mean?: Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.