Automatic Data Processing, Inc.: EPS $2.82 vs $2.77 expected; revenue $5.49B vs $5.48B
Key Facts
Q1 FY2027 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 2.82 | 2.77 | +1.8% | 2.49 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 5.49 | 5.48 | +0.3% | 5.18 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Q1 FY2027 | 2.82 | 2.77 | +1.8% | 5.49 | 5.48 | +0.3% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Q4 FY2026 | 2.64 | 2.59 | +1.9% | 5.47 | 5.44 | +0.7% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 3.37 | 3.30 | +2.1% | 5.94 | 5.85 | +1.5% |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | 2.62 | 2.57 | +1.9% | 5.36 | 5.34 | +0.4% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Q1 FY2026 | 2.49 | 2.44 | +2.0% | 5.18 | 5.14 | +0.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Q4 FY2025 | 2.26 | 2.23 | +1.3% | 5.13 | 5.04 | +1.6% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 3.06 | 2.97 | +3.0% | 5.55 | 5.49 | +1.1% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | 2.35 | 2.30 | +2.2% | 5.05 | 4.97 | +1.6% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. results: EPS $2.82 vs $2.77 expected; revenue $5.49B vs $5.48B. The results cover the company's Q1 FY2027. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 1.8%; revenue above the estimate by 0.3%.
Revenue was up 6.1% from $5.18 billion a year earlier (Q1 FY2026). EPS was up 13.3% from $2.49 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 7 of 7 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. builds its business around services embedded in clients’ daily operations, from payroll processing and benefits administration to human resources and regulatory compliance. This connection gives its solutions an ongoing role within organizations, combining cloud software with services that help employers manage their workforces.
Revenue growth reflects expanding activity, but the available data does not identify each segment’s contribution or the source of that growth. Business drivers differ between Employer Services, which includes human capital management platforms and outsourcing, and the Professional Employer Organization business, which provides smaller and midsized companies with human resources administration, benefits, and regulatory support through co-employment.
What to watch on the earnings call: Investors should listen for management’s explanation of revenue growth drivers and how they relate to client adoption of cloud platforms or human resources outsourcing. Demand across Employer Services and the co-employment business also merits attention, alongside how service delivery costs, benefits administration, and product development spending affect margins.
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