Automatic Data Processing, Inc. posted second-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations.
The human resources management company’s adjusted earnings per share for the quarter grew +19% from the year-ago quarter to $1.96, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5% (according to Zacks Equity Research).
Total revenues were up +9.1% year-over-year to $4.4 billion, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by +0.3%.
Employer Services’ revenues rose +8% year-over-year on a reported basis and +10% on an organic constant-currency basis. Pays per control climbed +5% from the year-ago fiscal quarter.
PEO Services’ revenues grew +11% year over year to $1.5 billion. Average worksite employees paid by PEO Services rose +8% year-over-year to 711,000.
Interest on funds held for clients grew +77% to $187 million. Average client funds balance increased 4% to $33.4 billion, while average interest yield on client funds widened 90 basis points to 2.2%.
For fiscal 2023, ADP reaffirmed expectations of revenues growth of 8-9%. Adjusted EPS is still expected to increase 15-17%. Adjusted effective tax rate is estimated to be around 23%.
The company projects Employer Services revenues growth of about 8-9%, higher than prior outlook of 7-8%. It continues to expect PEO Services revenues to grow at 8-9% rate vs. prior estimate of 10-12%.
ADP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 33 cases where ADP's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ADP advanced for three days, in of 327 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 258 cases where ADP Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ADP moved out of overbought territory on June 02, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 36 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 36 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 15, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ADP as a result. In of 88 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 June 11, 2026. 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 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (13.514) is normal, around the industry mean (25.763). P/E Ratio (20.019) is within average values for comparable stocks, (73.584). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.006) is also within normal values, averaging (1.393). Dividend Yield (0.031) settles around the average of (0.051) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.026) is also within normal values, averaging (52.226).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ADP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ADP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 95, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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