Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Stock Forecast
ADP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.28 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $286.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $2.78
- 52-week range
- $188.79 – $288.90
ADP analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ADP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ADP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.77 | $2.68 | $2.92 | $2.49 | +11.1% | 15 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.92 | $2.84 | $3.00 | $2.62 | +11.3% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.26 | $12.11 | $12.41 | $11.12 | +10.3% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.40 | $13.00 | $13.66 | $12.26 | +9.3% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ADP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.47B | $5.43B | $5.53B | +5.8% | 13 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $5.67B | $5.66B | $5.70B | +5.9% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $23.23B | $23.14B | $23.43B | +5.8% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $24.56B | $24.32B | $24.85B | +5.7% | 16 |
ADP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ADP revenue: reported and forecast
ADP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.75 | $2.77 | $2.77 | $2.76 | $2.77 | +0.5% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.92 | −0.2% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.19 | $12.26 | $12.26 | $12.26 | $12.26 | +0.6% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.34 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 | +0.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ADP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ADP beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from ADP
18 analysts cover ADP; their consensus rating is hold (3.28 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $286.40, 0.9% below the latest close of $288.90. Analysts expect earnings of $12.26 per share for FY2027, +10.3% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $13.40 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion. ADP beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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ADP forecast FAQ
What is ADP's price target?
The average analyst price target for ADP is $286.40, 0.9% below the latest close of $288.90.
Is ADP a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering ADP, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 12 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is ADP's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $12.26 per share for FY2027 (range $12.11 to $12.41); for FY2028 the estimate is $13.40.
What is ADP's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $23.2 billion, growth of 5.8%; for FY2028 it is $24.6 billion.
When does ADP report earnings?
ADP is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.78.
Does ADP usually beat earnings estimates?
ADP reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.