Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

ADP (NASDAQ:Computer Software & Services)
$69.60
pos +0.90
+1.31%
Today's Range: 68.61 - 69.68 | ADP Avg Daily Volume: 1,752,700
Last Update: 06/18/13 - 4:00 PM EDT
Volume: 1,245,770
YTD Performance: 19.46%
Open: $68.67
Previous Close: $68.70
52 Week Range: $53.55 - $72.00
Oustanding Shares: 485,222,417
Market Cap: 32,999,976,580
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for ADP
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A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 8 8 8 8
Moderate Buy 2 2 2 2
Hold 13 12 12 12
Moderate Sell 2 2 2 2
Strong Sell 0 0 0 0
Mean Rec. 2.36 2.33 2.33 2.33
Latest Dividend: 0.44
Latest Dividend Yield: 2.56%
Dividend Ex-Date: 06/12/13
Price Earnings Ratio: 23.70
Price Earnings Comparisons:
ADP Sector Avg. S&P 500
23.70 23.10 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
4.60% 26.24% 62.35%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 8.90 0.20 0.06
Net Income 10.70 0.05 0.01
EPS 11.90 0.08 0.02
Earnings for ADP:
EBITDA 1.85B
Revenue 10.17B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (06/13) FY (06/14)
Average Estimate $0.57 $0.68 $2.91 $3.17
Number of Analysts 16 13 19 19
High Estimate $0.58 $0.70 $2.93 $3.25
Low Estimate $0.55 $0.65 $2.89 $3.03
Prior Year $0.53 $0.62 $2.74 $2.91
Growth Rate (Year over Year) 7.90% 10.05% 6.11% 9.03%
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bullishAutomatic Data numbers raised at BMO

May 6, 2013 | 8:24 AM EDT

Shares of ADP now seen reaching $75, according to BMO Capital Markets. Estimates also increased, as the company is converting customers over to its new HCM platforms. Outperform rating. 

Busy Morning Ahead of the...

By

Bret Jensen

 | May 3, 2013 | 7:20 AM EDT
Before the market opens, we are going to get the much-anticipated April Jobs report as well as the usual bevy of earnings reports.

The Day Ahead: Be A Heat-Seeking Missile

By

Brian Sozzi

 | Apr 4, 2013 | 8:01 AM EDT

The market action demands a higher hurdle rate to enacting new positions and a general lean toward reducing risk.

bearishAutomatic Data numbers reduced at BMO

Feb 6, 2013 | 8:30 AM EST

Shares of ADP now seen reaching $65, according to BMO Capital. Estimates also cut, as the company is seeing higher costs and continues to be hurt by lower interest rates. Outperform rating. 

The Day Ahead: Stay as Sharp as a Chainsaw

By

Brian Sozzi

 | Nov 6, 2012 | 8:30 AM EST

Don't allow the election to soften your focus today.

Aiming for a Rich Payday in ADP

By

Paul Price

 | Oct 13, 2012 | 11:00 AM EDT

ADP is a great company to own, but only if you buy wisely. Wait for a pullback under this level.

bullishAutomatic Data upgraded at Goldman

Oct 5, 2012 | 7:22 AM EDT

ADP was upgraded from Neutral to Buy, Goldman Sachs said. $68 price target. Company has superior cyclical earnings power. 

bearishAutomatic Data Processing downgraded at UBS

Sep 25, 2012 | 8:10 AM EDT

ADP was downgraded to Neutral from Buy, UBS said. $59 price target. Full valuation, limited near term catalysts. 

bullishAutomatic Data rated new Outperform at BMO

Sep 21, 2012 | 7:55 AM EDT

ADP was initiated with an Outperform rating, BMO Capital said. $67 price target. Company is a market leader and deserves a premium valuation. 

bearishAutomatic Data Processing downgraded at Jefferies

Sep 12, 2012 | 8:01 AM EDT

Shares of ADP downgraded to Underperform from Hold, Jefferies said. $55 price target. Employment markets remain challenged.

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Bret Jensen

 | Jun 18, 2013 | 10:33 PM EDT
Good piece by Niall Ferguson on how protests going on in Brazil & Turkey could hit next in France over the summer. ...

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By

Jim Cramer

 | Jun 18, 2013 | 6:31 PM EDT
Now up to 962--It flagged things on the way down. could be doing it again.
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