Automatic Data Processing, Inc. posted third-quarter fiscal 2022 results that were better than expected by the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The payroll and HR services company’s adjusted earnings climbed +16.9% from the year-ago quarter to $2.21 a share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.8%.
Total revenues of $4.51 billion beat the consensus mark by 1.2% and grew +10% year over year on a reported basis and +11% on an organic constant-currency basis.
Employer Services revenues increased 8% on a reported basis and 9% on an organic constant-currency basis. PEO Services revenues grew 14% year over year to $1.51 billion. Average worksite employees paid by PEO Services were 688,000, up 16% year over year.
Adjusted EBIT rose +12% year over year to $1.2 billion. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded 50 basis points to 26.8%, on the back of higher revenues, which were partially offset by increased expenses related to selling, implementation and service, and higher PEO pass-through expenses.
For fiscal 2022, ADP now expects revenues to experience 9-10% growth compared with prior forecast of 8-9%. Adjusted EPS forecast is 15-17% growth compared with the expected prior growth rate of 12-14%.
The company now expects Employer Services revenues growth at a rate of about 7% compared with the expected prior growth rate of about 6%. It projects PEO Services revenues growth of 14-15% compared with prior expectation of 13% to 15%.
The RSI Oscillator for ADP moved out of oversold territory on June 26, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 20 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 20 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ADP advanced for three days, in of 340 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 11, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ADP as a result. In of 94 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for ADP turned negative on July 11, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
ADP moved below its 50-day moving average on July 02, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ADP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 25, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ADP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for ADP entered a downward trend on July 08, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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