Should I buy Automatic Data Processing (ADP) stock or is it too late?

Automatic Data Processing · Industrials · price $285

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 89% of its targets hit on this sector (9 calls tested). It aims for $310 (+8.9 %), call made on August 6, 2026, maturing on August 6, 2027 (22 d ago).

The 8 reliable analysts $286+0.3 %

The 1 other firm $240-16 %

How to read it: the 8 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 5 aim above the price, 3 below, hence their $286 median. “The 1 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on Automatic Data Processing

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
BMO Capital	100 %	+21.8 %	6	$340 +19%
Barclays	67 %	+5.3 %	15	$350 +23%
Mizuho	62 %	+3.5 %	16	$332 +17%
JP Morgan	0 %	-14.6 %	5	$275 -3%
Credit Suisse	100 %	+19.2 %	5	—
B of A Securities	60 %	+1.1 %	5	—

In short — Should you invest in Automatic Data Processing? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are split (33% buy, median target $285, i.e. +0%), and the most reliable on ADP targets even higher. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

The most reliable firm on ADP, Stifel (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $285 (call made on July 30, 2026, maturing on July 30, 2027) (+0%) in its most recent call, and $280 (call made on January 29, 2026, maturing on January 29, 2027) (-2%) in the one coming due soonest.
Pays a dividend (2.8% yield), raised for 41 years — regular income on top of potential upside.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 6 are neutral.
Limited upside: the median target is only +0% from the current price.
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.

The analyst consensus on ADP

Median target $285 (+0%) · 9 ratings · Hold consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy333%

Hold667%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.

Frequently asked questions

Should you invest in Automatic Data Processing now?

We won't decide for you. The facts: 33% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $285 (+0%), and Stifel (most reliable on ADP, 100%) targets $285. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~26). This is not personalized advice.

Is it too late to invest in Automatic Data Processing?

The stated upside is small: the median target ($285) sits just +0% from the price ($285) (most reliable on ADP: Stifel, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.

Is Automatic Data Processing still worth investing in?

It depends on the gap between the price ($285) and its estimated value: analysts target $285 on median (+0%), with 33% buys (most reliable on ADP: Stifel, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ADP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.

What's the main risk in buying ADP?

The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 6 are neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full Automatic Data Processing profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).