- Strong return on equity of 68.7%
- Dividend Aristocrat — decades of consistent dividend growth
- Highly efficient cash conversion (94% FCF/OCF ratio)
Automatic Data Processing stock upgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 26, 2026)
The Automatic Data Processing stock price gained 3.35% on the last trading day (Friday, 26th Jun 2026), rising from $216.31 to $223.55. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.95% from a day low at $217.80 to a day high of $224.22. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -0.98% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -2 million shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 . You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 15.34% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $249.64 and $280.43 at the end of this 3-month period.
ADP Signals & Forecast
The Automatic Data Processing stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $218.86 and $221.36. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has risen 3.35%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Automatic Data Processing stock
Automatic Data Processing finds support from accumulated volume at $218.41 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $6.42 between high and low, or 2.95%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.60%
Our recommended stop-loss: $213.61 (-4.45%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (ADP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 29th we expect Automatic Data Processing to open at $221.86, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $220.47 and $226.63, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$6.16 (+/-2.79%) up or down from last closing price. If Automatic Data Processing takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.79% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $218.41 (2.30%) than the resistance at $231.18 (3.41%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Automatic Data Processing stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Automatic Data Processing stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.973
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 29, 2026 - $221.86 ( 0.757%).
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ADP Performance
Trading levels for ADP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 228.28 | 2.11% |
| R2 | 225.82 | 1.02% |
| R1 | 224.31 | 0.340% |
| Price | 223.55 | |
| S1 | 219.40 | -1.85% |
| S2 | 217.89 | -2.53% |
| S3 | 215.44 | -3.63% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 233.74 | 4.56% |
| R2 | 231.95 | 3.76% |
| R1 | 231.18 | 3.41% |
| Price | 223.55 | |
| S1 | 218.41 | -2.30% |
| S2 | 215.06 | -3.80% |
| S3 | 198.53 | -11.19% |
ADP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 08, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 | $1.70 | 0.87% |
| 2 | Jan 14, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | $1.70 | 0.653% |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jan 01, 2026 | $1.70 | 0.678% |
| 4 | Aug 06, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | $1.54 | 0.507% |
| 5 | Apr 08, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 01, 2025 | $1.54 | 0.477% |
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