Description: The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.7% this week in a broad climb that helped the market benchmar

Description: Automatic Data Processing's latest fair value estimate has remained unchanged at $293.23 per share following small shifts in market expectations and underlying assumptions. A slight increase in the discount rate and steady revenue growth forecasts reflect both supportive demand in core business areas as well as ongoing macroeconomic challenges facing the sector. Stay tuned to discover how investors and analysts can track evolving perspectives and stay informed about ADP's investment narrative...

Description: ADP (ADP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Description: Earlier this month, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported that U.S. private employers shed an average of 13,500 jobs per week in the four weeks ending November 8, 2025, based on preliminary employment data. This release raised concerns about potential labor market softness ahead of the holiday hiring season, with ADP's chief economist highlighting uncertainty in consumer strength that could affect job creation. We’ll explore how reports of private sector job losses could influence the...

Description: Investors need to pay close attention to Automatic Data Processing stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Description: Mortgage rates fell this week after Federal Reserve governors signaled openness to cutting benchmark interest rates next month.

Description: A couple of weak economic reports on Tuesday have helped convince markets that the Federal Reserve w

Description: Asia extended a global equities rally Wednesday after another round of tepid US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month."Hassett is viewed as closely aligned with President Trump's preference for lower interest rates, and his appointment would likely reinforce the administration's push for easier policy," said National Australia Bank's Rodrigo Catril.

Description: Workday reported third-quarter subscription revenue in line with Wall Street ​estimates on Tuesday, signaling softer demand and ‌sending its shares down nearly 7% in extended trading. The human resources ‌software provider's fourth-quarter subscription revenue forecast was also barely above estimates, hit by sluggish demand from certain higher education customers that depend heavily on federal ⁠funding. Workday competes with Oracle,‌ SAP and payroll providers such as Automatic Data Processing.

Description: US equity indexes rose on Tuesday as the odds of the third consecutive interest-rate cut in December

Description: The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.91%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.58%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.90%, and December...

Description: US equity indexes rose ahead of Tuesday's close as bets for a third consecutive interest-rate cut in

Description: The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.44%. The dollar is sliding after today’s weaker-than-expected US economic news on Sep retail sales, Sep core PPI, and weekly ADP employment bolstered the chances for a Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Also, falling bond yields have weakened...

Description: Retail sales came in below forecasts for September and a dive in consumer confidence may point to a less-buoyant holiday season, while ADP's new weekly jobs report showed payrolls sliding through early November. The producer price index was mixed, but core PPI was below expectations. The data, though some of it is stale, will shape the Federal Reserve outlook for the Dec. 10 meeting and beyond.

Description: Private-sector employers shed an average of 13,500 private-sector jobs a week in the four weeks ended Nov. 8, payroll processor ADP said in a new report. “Consumer strength remains in question as we enter the holiday hiring season, which might be playing into delayed or curtailed job creation,” ADP said.

Description: For the four weeks ending November 8, 2025, U.S. private employers shed an average of -13,500 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

Description: The US dollar fell against its major trading partners early Tuesday, except for an increase versus t

Description: ADP Workforce Now® has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Human Capital Management Solutions, Q4 2025 evaluation. ADP Workforce Now received the highest scores possible in 17 criteria within the Current Offering and Strategy categories. ADP Workforce Now was chosen as a Leader after being evaluated alongside eleven other vendors in this comprehensive review.

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Description: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) shares have shown only small changes over the past week. Investors watching for longer-term patterns will notice the stock is down about 11% in the past month. While recent headlines have been limited, ADP remains a closely watched name for consistent dividend payments and earnings stability among payroll and HR service providers. See our latest analysis for Automatic Data Processing. After posting steady gains in recent years, Automatic Data Processing’s...

Description: ADP (Nasdaq: ADP), a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced that it will present at the Nasdaq Investor Conference in London on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. GMT.

Description: ADP®, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced the availability of ADP® WorkForce Suite, the industry's #1-rated workforce management solution, now within ADP Workforce Now®, ADP® Lyric HCM, and ADP Global Payroll®. This gives employers and their millions of employees in 140+ countries and territories access to powerful workforce management technology, including time and attendance management, employee scheduling, absence management and workforce analytics tools that can help

Description: The BLS said it will not publish an October jobs report due to a lack of data and pushed back the release date for November's report.

Description: September’s federal jobs report will break a more than monthlong data drought on the official state of the labor market.

Description: US equity indexes closed lower Tuesday as consumer discretionary and technology sectors slumped.

Description: This year's AI-fueled stock rally faces two key tests this week.

Description: Financial stocks edged up late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the Fina

Description: The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.05%. The dollar was under pressure on Tuesday as signs of weakness in the US labor market have bolstered the outlook for the Fed to keep cutting interest rates after ADP reported employers cut jobs this month. Losses in the dollar...

Description: Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.2%

Description: December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0246 (-1.24%). Crude oil prices are under pressure today as a selloff in the S&P 500 to a 1-month low has sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets. Also, signs of weakness...

Description: Markets Await Factory Orders Report

Description: The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure today as signs of weakness in the US labor market have bolstered the outlook for the Fed to keep cutting interest rates after ADP reported employers cut jobs this month. Losses in the dollar are...

Description: Until one or both of these brings a sigh of relief to market participants, we'll likely see a "risk-off" trading environment.

Description: Treasury yields fall amid a global stocks selloff and signs of labor softness in delayed U.S. data. Worries around tech stocks trigger risk aversion around the world, following Monday's losses. The Labor Department says 232,000 unemployment claims were filed in the week of October 18, up from 219,000 in September 20, with data still missing for the weeks in between.

Description: The gig economy is quietly propping up a cooling labor market as more Americans turn to Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart to replace shrinking wages and lost hours.

Description: 'In a way it's as unnerving as watching a loved one take their final breath.'

Description: As AI becomes an integral component within the world of work, organizations are aligning people and strategy to technological advancements according to ADP's 2026 HR Trends Report. In Canada, that trend is especially apparent as business leaders are using data and technology to enhance the employee experience and strengthen compliance according to the Canada Workplace Trends for 2026 report by ADP Canada. The findings underscore the growing importance of HR-IT collaboration, responsible AI gover

Description: ADP's 2026 HR Trends Guide reveals how organizations around the world are preparing for an AI-driven workplace. To better align people and strategic objectives, businesses are adopting a more skills-based approach and using data and technology to optimize talent, navigate compliance and enhance employee experience. The report also underscores the growing importance of HR-IT collaboration, responsible AI governance and transparency in shaping the future of work.

Description: The end of the government shutdown means that agencies will start releasing key reports that were held back since the start of October, including the September employment report on Thursday. Data from private data sources, like the payroll company ADP, however, continued to underscore the weakening in the job market that drove the Fed to lower its benchmark rate at the September and October meetings, ending what had been a nine-month pause. “As the economic data starts to trickle in, it is possible that the labor market shows more stability,” said Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at JPMorgan Investment Management.

Description: The end of the government shutdown means that agencies will start releasing key reports that were held back since the start of October, including the September employment report on Thursday. Data from private data sources, like the payroll company ADP, however, continued to underscore the weakening in the job market that drove the Fed to lower its benchmark rate at the September and October meetings, ending what had been a nine-month pause. “As the economic data starts to trickle in, it is possible that the labor market shows more stability,” said Priya Misra, a portfolio manager at JPMorgan Investment Management.

Description: The final full week of trading in November will bring investors key results from the biggest AI and retail names in the market.

Description: Wondering if Automatic Data Processing is offering investors real value, or if it is walking a fine line between steady blue-chip and overvaluation? Let’s dive into the numbers together. Lately, the stock price has shown some turbulence, down 10.9% in the last month and -13.2% over the past year, despite returning a strong 63.8% over the past five years. This recent dip has caught attention, especially as broader market sentiment has shifted and macroeconomic concerns have weighed on many...

Description: The affordability crunch is a recession indicator.

Description: Shark Tank's Daymond John says the job market is changing faster than people realize — and those who don't adapt will be left behind.

Description: Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, warned that lower-income Americans are under "significant pressure" and that a halt to their spending would weigh on the economy as a whole.

Description: U.S. Treasury yields stabilize in European mid-morning hours, having risen earlier on news that the U.S. government is set to reopen as caution creeps in. "Markets remain cautious as attention shifts to the backlog of economic data soon to be released, which could paint a softer picture of the labor market and overall demand," says Exness' Eric Chia in a note. The two-year Treasury yield rises 0.8 basis points to 3.573%; the 10-year Treasury yield is unchanged at 4.078%; and the 30-year yield stays steady at 4.662%, Tradeweb data show.

Description: Automatic Data Processing has recently seen its consensus analyst price target drop from $311.62 to $293.23. This change reflects a shift in sentiment among market watchers. Analysts are weighing a combination of cautious near-term outlooks alongside long-term growth factors for the company. Stay tuned to discover how you can stay informed about ongoing updates to the stock's evolving narrative. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find...

Description: The board of directors of ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) approved a $0.16 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $6.80 per share, Maria Black, ADP's President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today. The increased cash dividend marks the 51st consecutive year in which ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, has raised its quarterly dividend."Our dividend is a cornerstone of our long-standing commitment to our shareholders and thi

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Description: Weaker labor market data should be building the case for Powell to post a cut—and yet expectations are leaning toward the hawkish.

Description: U.S. stock futures gained as attention turns to the resumption of key economic data as lawmakers in the U.S. approach the end of the government shutdown.

Description: U.S. Treasury yields declined in early trade after payrolls firm ADP's estimate that the private sector was shedding 11,250 jobs a week in the four weeks through Oct. 25. "With the U.S. federal government expected to reopen within days, delayed economic data will eventually be released and may give a clearer picture of the state of the U.S. economy ahead of the FOMC meeting in December," Danske Bank's Kristoffer Kjaer Lomholt said in a note. Investors will watch out for Federal Reserve speakers as well as the Treasury's $42 billion auction of 10-year notes.

Description: Gold rose in the morning Asian session amid prospects of Fed rate cuts, which would enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.

Description: Stock futures mostly moved sideways as traders hoped for the end of the government shutdown.

Description: Wall Street is crossing its fingers for the end of the government shutdown.

Description: The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.16%. Signs that the US labor market has weakened are weighing on the dollar after a report Tuesday from ADP showed US private employers shed more jobs than they created in the four weeks...

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Description: <body><p>STORY: U.S. firms were cutting more than 11,000 jobs a week through late October, payroll processor ADP said on Tuesday, signaling further weakness in the labor market closely watched by Federal Reserve officials.</p><p>While ADP’s earlier report showed a gain of 42,000 jobs in October, the latest data point to a slowing trend, fueling investors bets that the Fed will have to cut rates in December, said Stovall.</p><p>“With consumer confidence now hitting an extreme low level, according to the University of Michigan data combined with joblessness, as well as the disruptions because of the government shutdown, I think that we could end up seeing that the Fed needs to sort of come to the rescue, if you will."</p></body>

Description: US equity indexes were mixed in midday trading on Tuesday, led by declines in the technology and com

Description: The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1.5-week low and is down by -0.22%. Signs that the US labor market has weakened are weighing on the dollar after a report today from ADP showed US private employers shed more jobs than they created in the four weeks ending...

Description: The dollar slumped and Treasury futures rose after a fresh report showed signs of a weakening jobs market. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the dollar against a basket of foreign currencies, fell 0.3% during Tuesday's trading. Meanwhile, futures prices tracking the 30-year Treasury bond have increased by the same amount.

Description: The U.S. shed an average of 11,250 private-sector jobs a week in the four weeks ended Oct. 25, ADP said. The payroll processor said the data suggested “the labor market struggled to produce jobs consistently during the second half of the month.” ADP started issuing more-frequent readouts on the labor market last month, to complement its longrunning monthly report.

Description: Gold futures jumped as the potential of an end to the government shutdown would allow government data to resume its normal release schedule.

Description: Almost all of the private sector data confirms that the labor market continues to cool, increasing the risk that the economy tips into recession.

Description: With official data releases frozen by the government shutdown, private reports reveal a labor market that is still losing steam.

Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that beat analyst expectations, with revenue of US$5.18 billion and net income of US$1.01 billion, and also confirmed its fiscal year 2026 consolidated revenue growth guidance of 5% to 6%. With the ongoing federal government shutdown preventing release of official jobs data, ADP's employment reports have gained additional prominence as a vital proxy for US labor market trends. We’ll explore how ADP’s robust...

Description: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) just exceeded expectations for its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue. The company also maintained its annual guidance and continued its share buyback program. These moves suggest steady confidence despite recent sector headwinds. See our latest analysis for Automatic Data Processing. ADP has weathered recent market and sector challenges, hitting a 52-week low as momentum faded, but its latest earnings beat and ongoing buybacks have supported the...

Description: Unemployment rate expectations continued to worsen in the US last month, a survey by the Federal Res

Description: Investors didn't get a fresh jobs report as scheduled on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown. During the government data blackout, the market has been especially reliant on private data sources. PNC Asset Management Group chief investment strategist Yung-Yu Ma discusses what recently released private data, like the ADP payroll print and the Challenger layoff report, indicate about the economy. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.

Description: The shutdown of the federal government — now the longest-running in US history — has delayed two consecutive job reports. Private data has helped shed some light on the labor market in the meantime.

Description: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said Friday that he supported cutting rates at the last policy meeting given greater concerns about the job market, but he wants to move more slowly going forward on future rate cuts.

Description: The data they will receive when the government reopens probably won’t make the next decision any easier. Friday marks the second month without a national employment report since federal agencies publishing economic data went dark. The uncertainty will prolong a debate among Fed officials about whether the labor market is really weakening fast enough to warrant another rate cut in December amid ongoing inflation risks — a question over which they’re already split.

Description: <body><p>STORY: U.S.-based employers announced more than 150,000 job cuts in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years, a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas said on Thursday as industries adopt AI-driven changes and intensify cost cuts.</p><p>"Reading that at face value, boy, that's awful," Landsberg said. "[But] ADP [private payrolls report] came out and they saw job growth in October."</p><p>As a result, Landsberg advises investors focus on earnings rather than "whipsaw data."</p></body>

Description: Treasury yields declined in response to a selloff in stocks and private-sector data that suggested that there was a rise in layoffs last month.

Description: Nela Richardson, ADP chief economist and ESG officer and Bloomberg Contributor, says there has been a "tepid" recovery in the US jobs market. Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. says companies announced 153,704 job cuts last month. Richardson says transportation, utility and health care companies are hiring. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Description: Employers announced 153,074 cuts last month, the highest total for October since 2003, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Description: U.S. futures are flat this morning as traders try to figure out whether new jobs data makes a Fed rate cut in December more or less likely.

Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADP ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 14% in...

Description: A litany of economic caveats and qualifiers weakens the certainty of a December rate cut.

Description: The headline numbers average out the extremes, but the underlying picture is one of wealthy consumers thriving and everyone else trading down

Description: Bitcoin was stabilizing after recently falling below $100,000 for the first time since June as U.S. stocks recovered overnight on improved risk appetite, Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note. "The main driver was stronger-than-expected data, alongside growing speculation that the government shutdown might come to an end soon," they said.

Description: Traders are cautious as the city awaits the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates.

Description: The dollar was easing after reaching a five-month high against a basket of currencies in the previous session following better-than-expected U.S. data. The ADP private payrolls report and the ISM services purchasing managers' survey exceeded expectations Wednesday.

Description: Asian markets rose Thursday to claw back some of the previous day's hefty losses as investors tracked a bounce on Wall Street sparked by jobs data that soothed worries about the US economy.The rush for cover -- which tracked big losses on Wall Street -- hammered some regional giants including Japanese tech investor SoftBank and South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK hynix.

Description: Gold edged lower in the early Asian session. Wednesday’s better-than-expected ADP employment data and ISM services-sector index reduced odds of a Fed rate cut.

Description: The experts call it a "data fog," or even "flying blind." The government shutdown has shuttered monthly leading economic indicators. Markets, economists, and even the Federal Reserve are now turning to private sources of data to determine the state of the economy. Here’s what has closed since the ...

Description: The Nasdaq Composite rose Wednesday as technology stocks rebounded following a rout in the previous

Description: Wall Street stocks advanced Wednesday after better-than-expected jobs data soothed concerns about the US economy with equity buyers stepping in following the prior session's retreat.US private sector employment jumped 42,000 in October, ADP said, rebounding from a loss of 29,000 jobs in September, nearly double the amount forecasted by economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal.

Description: ADP private payrolls took center stage as the US shutdown, which has stifled the flow of official data, became the longest ever.

Description: Financial stocks rose in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.5% and

Description: <body><p>STORY: Private employment increased by 42,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 29,000 decline in September, according to the ADP data.</p><p>Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment rebounding by 28,000 jobs after a previously reported 32,000 drop in September.</p><p>Despite beating estimates, the ADP report did not reflect "the kind of robust job addition that will reverse the trend of weakness we saw over the summer," most notably from the government's monthly nonfarm payrolls reports, Mayfield said.</p><p>The government shutdown, now in its second month, delayed the September employment report, which was due on October 3. While that report could still be released when the government reopens, doubts are growing on whether the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics would be able to produce the full October report because of the suspension of data collection.</p></body>

Description: ADP private payrolls rose by 42,000 in October after a 29,000 decline in September, marking the firs

Description: Financial stocks rose in Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the Financia

Description: US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders parsed the latest economic data, includi

Description: The US services sector returned to expansion in October, the Institute for Supply Management said We

Description: The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points at its October meeting. One person who dissented to the cut was Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, who wanted to cut rates by 50 basis points. In a wide-ranging interview with Yahoo Finance Federal Reserve Reporter Jennifer Schonberger, Miran weighs in on the latest ADP jobs report, his reasoning for wanting a larger rate cut, and why he is "more sanguine on the inflation outlook" than many of his colleagues. Key video moments:00:00:00 Miran talks jobs outlook, ADP report 00:05:41 Concerns about tariff uncertainty 00:07:50 Why Miran wants a larger rate cut 00:10:33 Miran on a December rate cut 00:12:37 Miran breaks down how he views the September CPI print, inflation

Description: Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said Wednesday he thinks it "would still be a reasonable action" for the Fed to continue cutting interest rates, including at its last meeting of the year on Dec. 9-10.

Description: After a long wait, the Treasury Department signaled that it's considering increasing bond sizes in the future. Indications of a better-than-expected economy and more supply of bonds are together stirring up a selloff in the Treasury market. When prices of bonds decline, yields go up.

Description: Bitcoin and Ether slid as risk appetite thinned, with ETF outflows and mixed macro signals keeping traders defensive. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $102,757, down approximately 1.1%, while Ethereum (ETH) hovered around $3,358, off roughly 4.2%. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Bitcoin Price ...

Description: Strong Private Payrolls for October.

Description: The dollar jumped to its highest level in five months Wednesday, powered by stronger-than-expected jobs and activity data that could test market expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at its December policy meeting. The Institute for Supply Management’s benchmark reading of business activity in the services sector, the domestic economy’s principal engine, hit an eight-month high of 52.4 in October, firmly north of the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. The survey’s index of input prices, meanwhile, surged to a reading of 70, the highest in 3 years, and followed a better-than-expected reading of private sector employment gains published by payroll processing group ADP.

Description: ADP marked an improvement of +20K above expectations and a swing to the positive from an upwardly revised -29K the prior month.

Description: Employment in the US private sector increased more than expected in October following two consecutiv

Description: Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal outlines what investors are watching on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Pfizer (PFE), Uber (UBER), Spotify (SPOT), and BP (BP) are among the companies releasing earnings ahead of the opening bell. AMD (AMD), Pinterest (PINS), Rivian (RIVN), and Cava (CAVA) will continue the wave of earnings after the closing bell. ADP (ADP) is set to release a new weekly labor market report amid the ongoing government shutdown. Watch the video above to learn more about the stories that the market is watching. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.

Description: Gold settled nearly 0.5% higher, up three of the past four sessions, and silver fell 0.2%, down for a second consecutive session.

Description: Three Fed officials said Monday they are undecided about whether to cut interest rates again in December.

Description: Markets look set to enter the fifth full week of a US government shutdown as investors parse Powell's comments, news of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing, and another mammoth week of earnings.

Description: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) delivered net profit margins of 19.8% in the latest report, a slight uptick from the prior year’s 19.7%. EPS grew 7.5% over the last year, coming in below the company’s five-year annual average growth of 11.2%. Management forecasts earnings will continue at a more modest pace of 6.72% per year going forward. With revenue growth expected at 5.3% per year, both figures trail general US market growth. The steady profitability, high earnings quality, and lack of...

Description: Employment-related news may be sending an early warning that the labor market is losing steam, a precursor to a recession. Meta Platforms Amazon, Microsoft Intel Corp United Parcel Service Applied Materials, and Target are just some of the names disclosing job cuts in recent weeks. Shares of payroll processors, staffing firms, and the like—companies that often lead employment trends—have begun to weaken.

Description: <body><p>STORY: A divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday (October 29), despite dissent from two policy makers.</p><p>"Why in the world are they cutting rates now?" asks Smith. </p><p>"If you look at the last data that we got, the ADP report and you look at that by sector, you can see that most of the decline in job growth is coming from a couple of sectors," construction, technology and government.</p><p>"That's a trend that's going to continue and is not susceptible to improvement from a 25 basis point rate cut."</p></body>

Description: Payroll and HR services provider Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.1% year on year to $5.18 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $5.33 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.49 per share was 1.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Description: There’s no question that the labor market is weaker now than it was a year ago, or even earlier this year. Powell says not yet. Beyond the ADP data, the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index and Institute for Supply Management purchasing managers indexes for service and manufacturing also showed slight increases in hiring plans.

Description: Shares of payroll and HR services provider Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that beat analyst expectations, but its revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter failed to impress investors.

Description: ADP delivers solid first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with earnings and revenues topping estimates, supported by broad-based segment gains.

Description: Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) delivered a solid FY 2026 Q1 earnings beat this morning, but investors responded with caution. The stock gapped down 4% to around $268 despite results that topped expectations on both earnings and revenue. The muted reaction signals that the market may have already priced in strong execution, and the ... ADP Slips 4% After Reporting Q1 Earnings

Description: The headline numbers for ADP (ADP) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Description: Wall Street had already priced in the move, even as the government shutdown deprives policymakers of data — but a "fog" could impede further cuts

Description: ADP (ADP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +2.05% and +0.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Description: ADP® (Nasdaq: ADP), a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced that it has acquired Pequity, an innovative compensation management software provider founded in 2019. This acquisition will broaden the tools ADP offers to support the complex compensation planning needs of its mid-size, enterprise and multinational clients.

Description: Payroll and HR services provider Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.1% year on year to $5.18 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $5.33 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.49 per share was 1.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Description: On a per-share basis, the Roseland, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $2.49. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.44 per share.

Description: ADP (Nasdaq: ADP), a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results along with its revised fiscal 2026 outlook through an earnings release available on the company's website at investors.adp.com/events-and-presentations. This earnings release will also be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Current Report on Form 8-K and available at sec.gov.

Description: Automatic Data Processing's fair value estimate has been nudged slightly lower, moving from $314.17 to $311.62, based on refreshed macroeconomic outlooks. Wall Street's latest research reflects a balance between confidence in ADP's enduring business strengths and increased caution regarding emerging headwinds. Stay tuned for insights on how investors can keep ahead of these evolving narratives in the ADP story. What Wall Street Has Been Saying 🐂 Bullish Takeaways Across a range of neutral...

Description: Consumer confidence in October slid for a third consecutive month, hitting its lowest level since April when President Trump’s tariff announcements sent shock waves through the economy.

Description: Treasury yields decline slightly as markets wait for tomorrow's Fed meeting. A 25-basis-point interest rate cut is priced in. Investors will likely monitor Chair Powell's Q&A to see how policymakers are navigating the lack of crucial data caused by the government shutdown.

Description: The US labor market showed some signs of rebounding in October after weakening in late summer.

Description: ADP announced it will release a preliminary U.S. estimate of the ADP National Employment Report weekly, each Tuesday starting today. This weekly report will provide the change in private sector employment, offering the most current view of the labor market based on ADP's fine-grained, high-frequency data. This timely and orderly weekly release of the preliminary U.S. estimate will be made available to all, simultaneously and will provide a directional indicator of the labor market.

Description: Wall Street rose as US-China trade framework agreed and US jobs market shows signs of recovery

Description: Payroll and HR services provider Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what investors should know.

Description: The U.S. job market seems like it's stuck mostly in neutral. The Chicago Fed’s jobless gauge came in at 4.3%, and that says it all: steady, but anything but strong. ADP reports losses, while small firms continue trimming their staff, and corporate hiring plans are hitting 15-year lows. Still, ...

Description: Better reports a government shutdown has caused a data blackout, hindering economic predictions and creating mortgage rate volatility for borrowers.

Description: The Federal Reserve convenes its policy meeting this week as the government shutdown leaves central bankers without most official data to make a decision on setting interest rates.

Description: If you’re debating whether to buy, hold, or sell Automatic Data Processing, you’re not alone. With its long track record as a payroll and HR solutions giant, this stock has caught the attention of plenty of investors, especially after its strong run over the past few years. Let's face it, ADP isn’t the flashiest ticker on the board, but with a five-year return sitting just under 93%, it has delivered results that would make any long-term shareholder smile. Even so, after last year’s muted...

Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. A caller mentioned that it has been difficult to own the stock over the last few months and asked if they should sell or hold it. In response, Cramer said: “You know, I’ll tell you, it’s funny you said […]

Description: ADP gears up to post Q1 results, with revenues expected to rise 6.1% year over year, and EPS are likely to grow 4.7% on strong margins.

Description: Data showing that inflation cooled slightly in September is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on course for another quarter-percentage-point interest rate cut next week amid continued concerns about the job market.

Description: Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for ADP (ADP), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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Description: A once-obscure data-sharing deal between ADP and the Fed helped shape monetary policy for years—until it abruptly vanished.

Description: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) has stopped providing its private payroll data to the Federal Reserve, creating a data gap at a time when government sources are restricted by the ongoing shutdown. This shift introduces new uncertainty for investors. See our latest analysis for Automatic Data Processing. ADP’s recent move to stop sharing payroll data with the Fed has added a new layer of uncertainty just as investors weigh the impact of a prolonged government shutdown. While the share price...

Description: Automatic Data Processing (ADP) ended its data-sharing collaboration with the Federal Reserve after a recent speech highlighted their partnership, resulting in the Fed losing access to ADP's employment data during the ongoing government shutdown. This disruption has complicated the Federal Reserve's decision-making process on interest rates, increasing uncertainty in both traditional and crypto markets as investors await guidance from upcoming FOMC meetings. We'll explore how ADP’s...

Description: Investing.com -- The Federal Reserve is still likely to cut interest rates next week despite the lack of official data due to the government shutdown, according to Capital Economics’ North America economist Bradley Saunders.

Description: Officials of the Federal Reserve recently lost access to employment data from ADP, the Washington Post reported on Oct. 22. Since the central bank is already unable to receive key economic data in the U.S. due to the ongoing government shutdown, the loss of ADP jobs data would make ...

Description: Payroll processing firm ADP ended its data-sharing with the central bank after a speech highlighted the already-public collaboration.

Description: The private sector shed 32,000 jobs in September, the steepest decline in two and a half years, and it’s forcing the Federal Reserve into a corner that could reshape your investment strategy for 2026. According to an analysis of ADP's jobs data by ...

Description: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) is among the most profitable software stocks to invest in. On October 13, Jefferies reiterated its Hold rating on Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP), while maintaining a price target of $315.00, implying a potential upside of nearly 11%. With the company’s first-quarter fiscal 2025 results scheduled for October 29, the […]

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