Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Q1 2027 earnings results
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported Q1 2027 results on Oct 28, 2026, 6:55:11 AM ET: adjusted EPS $2.82 vs. $2.77 expected (beat by 2.0%); revenue $5.49B vs. $5.47B expected (beat by 0.3%). Outlook: Raising full year guidance for revenue and adjusted diluted EPS growth.
| Metric | Reported | Analyst estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (adjusted, diluted) | $2.82 | $2.77 | Beat by 2.0% |
| Revenue | $5.49B | $5.47B | Beat by 0.3% |
Analyst estimate: the average forecast before the release.
Source
Figures from the SEC 8-K filing, released Oct 28, 2026, 6:55:11 AM ET. Nexqual published them 30 seconds after release. Each figure is confirmed by two independent extraction methods before it is published.
Year over year
Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue grew 6.1% from $5.18B.
Stock reaction
The results came out before the market opened. ADP closed at $285.37 on October 28, 2026, down 2.6% from its $293.11 close on October 27, 2026 before the results. Latest: $286.08 (close, October 29, 2026), −2.4% since the pre-release close.
Questions and answers
Did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. beat earnings expectations?
Yes. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. reported adjusted EPS of $2.82 against an average analyst estimate of $2.77 (beat by 2.0%), and revenue of $5.49B against $5.47B expected (beat by 0.3%).
What were Automatic Data Processing, Inc.'s Q1 2027 earnings and revenue?
adjusted diluted EPS of $2.82 and revenue of $5.49B. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue grew 6.1% from $5.18B.
When did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. report Q1 2027 earnings?
Oct 28, 2026, 6:55:11 AM ET, in an SEC 8-K filing (Item 2.02).
How did ADP stock react to the earnings?
The results came out before the market opened. ADP closed at $285.37 on October 28, 2026, down 2.6% from its $293.11 close on October 27, 2026 before the results. Latest: $286.08 (close, October 29, 2026), −2.4% since the pre-release close.
What did Automatic Data Processing, Inc. say about its outlook?
Raising full year guidance for revenue and adjusted diluted EPS growth.
More on ADP
ADP stock page: price, SEC financials, insider trades, superinvestor holders, analyst estimates and options. All results reported that day: earnings October 28, 2026.
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K (Item 2.02), Nexqual Earnings Flash. Built October 29, 2026 at 23:07 UTC. Not investment advice.
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