ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Technology · Software - Application
296.22
+3.54%
About the company
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. This segment's offerings include RUN Powered by ADP, a software platform for small business payroll, HR, and compliance; ADP Workforce Now, a HCM solution used across mid-sized and large businesses to manage employees; and ADP Lyric HCM, a solution for HR management, payroll, workforce management, talent, and data analytics. Its PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solutions under ADP TotalSource name to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment also provides guidance, user-friendly technology, comprehensive employee benefits, and a risk management, safety, and workers' compensation program. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
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Dividend deep dive
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) operates in the Technology sector, specifically Software - Application. It currently offers a dividend yield of 2.58%. This yield is above its 5-year average of 2.01% and its 5-year high of 2.19%, suggesting it is undervalued based on yield theory. The company holds a rating score of 5.0. Its price trend exhibits a momentum score of 6.0, while its valuation suggests it is cheap relative to its historical metrics, indicated by a value score of 7.5.
Dividend history
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has a consistent dividend growth record, marked by a 29-year streak of dividend increases, qualifying it as a "Champion" in the CCC list. Over the past three years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.98%, while the five-year CAGR stands at 11.10%. At this rate, the dividend is estimated to double in approximately 6.5 years. Historical annual dividends per share are: $1.6857 in 2014, $1.96 in 2015, $2.12 in 2016, $2.28 in 2017, $2.76 in 2018, $3.16 in 2019, $3.64 in 2020, $3.72 in 2021, $4.16 in 2022, $5.00 in 2023, $5.60 in 2024, and $6.16 in 2025. Dividends are paid quarterly.
Dividend safety
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s dividend is assessed as "safe" with a payout ratio of 62.16%. Leverage includes a debt-to-equity ratio of 69.259. Liquidity ratios are 1.043 for current and 0.131 for quick.
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