Automatic Data Processing, Inc. posted its fiscal first quarter adjusted earnings of $1.86 per share, up +13% year-over-year, and exceeding analysts’ expectations of $1.79 per share (according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters). Revenues in the quarter ending September grew +10% from the year-ago period to $4.2 billion. Revenue was up +11% in organic constant currency.
Looking ahead, the payroll management company boosted its full year outlook for revenue growth to a range of 8% to 9%; and adjusted EPS growth range of 15% to 17%.
The company announced that the appointment of Maria Black to succeed Carlos Rodriguez as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2023. Rodriguez will serve as executive chair of the board.
The 10-day moving average for ADP crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on January 29, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on January 15, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ADP as a result. In of 105 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ADP just turned positive on January 15, 2025. Looking at past instances where ADP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ADP moved above its 50-day moving average on January 27, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ADP advanced for three days, in of 331 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ADP moved out of overbought territory on February 07, 2025. 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 40 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 40 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
ADP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 03, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for ADP entered a downward trend on January 21, 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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