Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP – Free Report) had its price objective upped by Cantor Fitzgerald from $295.00 to $310.00 in a report published on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an overweight rating on the business services provider’s stock.
Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on ADP. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Automatic Data Processing from $216.00 to $223.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Mizuho decreased their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $332.00 to $305.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Guggenheim upped their target price on Automatic Data Processing from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. UBS Group lifted their price target on Automatic Data Processing from $260.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on shares of Automatic Data Processing from $260.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Automatic Data Processing presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $273.50.
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Automatic Data Processing Stock Down 0.2%
Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $2.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.05. Automatic Data Processing had a net margin of 20.11% and a return on equity of 71.34%. The company had revenue of $5.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.44 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.26 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Automatic Data Processing has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.120-12.340 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Automatic Data Processing will post 12.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Automatic Data Processing news, VP David Kwon sold 2,414 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $265.62, for a total transaction of $641,206.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 9,660 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,565,889.20. This trade represents a 19.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Automatic Data Processing
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ADP. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 92.1% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 10,026 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,935,000 after buying an additional 4,808 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC grew its stake in Automatic Data Processing by 22.8% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,664 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,073,000 after acquiring an additional 681 shares during the period. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. raised its holdings in Automatic Data Processing by 21.8% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,259 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $388,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Automatic Data Processing during the 2nd quarter worth $108,000. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of Automatic Data Processing by 17.5% during the 2nd quarter. Diversify Advisory Services LLC now owns 5,477 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,641,000 after purchasing an additional 815 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.03% of the company’s stock.
Automatic Data Processing Company Profile
Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP) is a global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, ADP began as a payroll processing company and has evolved into a diversified provider of workforce management, HR, benefits administration, tax and compliance services, and analytics for employers of all sizes.
ADP’s product portfolio includes payroll processing and tax filing, time and attendance systems, benefits administration, talent management, and HR outsourcing.
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