Automatic Data Processing stock lifts fiscal 2027 outlook

Automatic Data Processing reported stronger first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on October 28, 2026, and raised its full-year outlook. The company said revenue, profitability and adjusted earnings improved in the quarter ended September 30.

The current ADP investor release confirms that the results and revised outlook were announced on October 28. Revenue rose 6 percent year over year to USD 5.49 billion, while net earnings increased 11 percent to USD 1.125 billion. Diluted earnings per share reached USD 2.83, and adjusted diluted EPS was USD 2.82, up 13 percent.

Guidance moves higher

ADP now expects fiscal 2027 revenue growth of about 6 percent, compared with its previous range of 5 percent to 6 percent. Adjusted diluted EPS growth is projected at 10 percent to 12 percent, up from 9 percent to 11 percent. The company maintained its forecast for adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 70 to 90 basis points.

Employer Services revenue grew 6 percent in the first quarter, while U.S. pays per control increased 2 percent. PEO Services revenue advanced 7 percent, and average paid worksite employees rose 2 percent to about 771,000. Client-funds interest revenue climbed 15 percent to USD 329 million, prompting ADP to lift its full-year forecast to USD 1.59 billion to USD 1.61 billion.

Stock and investor context

Automatic Data Processing stock traded at 264.18 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 4:06 p.m. Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026. The quote is a current market reference; the outlook revision remains the central company-specific development for investors.

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U.S. equity investors are also watching the S&P 500 market backdrop as ADP executes its revised plan.

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