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Automatic Data Processing Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved 7% revenue growth and 7% adjusted diluted EPS growth in Q1 fiscal 2026, with record first-quarter sales volume and all-time high client satisfaction.
Employer Services and PEO segments both delivered 7% revenue growth, with PEO exceeding expectations due to higher wages and pass-throughs.
Advanced strategic initiatives, including scaling embedded payroll, expanding product functionality, and acquiring Pequity.
Embedded Payroll and AI-driven solutions expanded, enhancing client experience and operational efficiency.
Net earnings rose 6% to $1.0 billion; adjusted EBIT increased 7% to $1.3 billion, with margin flat year-over-year.
Financial highlights
Total revenues rose to $5,175M from $4,833M, a 7% increase year-over-year.
Employer Services revenue up 7% reported, 5% organic constant currency, with new business bookings solid and pipelines healthy.
PEO revenue grew 7%, with average worksite employee growth of 2%.
Client funds interest revenue increased, leading to a $10 million upward revision in full-year forecast to $1.30–$1.32 billion.
Adjusted EBIT margin remained flat year-over-year at 25.5%.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenue growth outlook maintained at 5%–6%.
Adjusted EBIT margin expected to expand 50–70 basis points for the year; adjusted EPS growth forecast at 8%–10%.
Employer Services revenue growth guidance held at 5%–6%; PEO revenue growth expected at 5%–7%.
Pays per control forecasted to remain flat for the full year, reflecting cautious client hiring.
Effective tax rate expected to be around 23%.
Explain Q1 segment margin pressure.
Detail the client funds strategy's net impact.
How do AI investments drive long-term growth?
Impact of flat pays per control on FY26 outlook?
Strategic rationale for Pequity acquisition?
Next-Gen WFN impact on client retention?
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HR Software and Solutions
Automatic Data Processing, more often than not referred to as ADP, is an American software company headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey. The company is a provider of various software and services for human resource management, aiming to make HR matters simpler and manageable for businesses of all sizes. ADP operates globally, with a presence in over 140 countries and 60,000 employees spread across the globe. The company’s shares are listed on the NYSE.
Starting Out in Payroll Processing
Founded in 1949, ADP started as a manual payroll processing business by Henry Taub in Paterson, New Jersey. The company's innovative approach to handling payroll quickly gained traction, and over the following years, ADP continued to innovate and was among the early adopters of computerized payroll processing in the 1960s. As the years progressed, ADP expanded its services beyond payroll, branching into human resources, tax, and benefits administration solutions. The company’s growth has been organic and spurred on by numerous acquisitions of other companies in the industry.
When looking at the company’s competition and peers, one finds several companies providing similar services. These include Paychex, Intuit, Workday, and several others.
Human Resources
ADP offers a comprehensive suite of human resources solutions designed to manage various HR tasks and streamline business processes. These solutions cover a wide range of areas:
Payroll Services: ADP provides a scalable payroll solution suitable for businesses of all sizes. It automatically calculates wages, deducts taxes, and delivers payslips digitally.
Talent Management: This encompasses everything from recruitment to retirement. Tools within this category assist with applicant tracking, onboarding, performance reviews, and succession planning.
Benefits Administration: ADP's platform aids businesses in administering and managing employee benefits, ensuring compliance, and offering employees easy access to their benefits information.
Time and Attendance: The system tracks employee working hours, overtime, and vacations, integrating with payroll for accurate compensation.
Compliance
The company also offers robust compliance and tax solutions designed to navigate the complex terrain of regulations and tax obligations faced by businesses. These services are tailored to ensure organizations meet regulatory requirements, minimizing risks associated with non-compliance. ADP's tax solutions handle calculations of local, state, and federal taxes, ensuring timely and compliant payroll tax deposits and filings. Its platform also tracks legislative changes, providing businesses with up-to-date insights and helping them adapt to new regulations. Additionally, ADP's compliance solutions offer tools and resources addressing a range of areas, including labor laws, benefits administration, and employment eligibility verification.
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