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Market Demand Trends

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

ADP reported strong new business bookings and client retention in the second quarter, supporting demand for its human-capital-management services. International wins contributed to momentum, indicating continued adoption of ADP’s workforce solutions in global markets. The company’s advisory role in workforce transformation is expanding as clients seek technology to manage changing labor requirements.

Key facts

• ADP private-sector payrolls of 44,000 in July came in below the +75K forecast and was less than half the downwardly revised +95K from June. source
• ADP reported that private sector employment grew by 44,000 jobs in July 2026. source
• ADP reported annual pay was up 4.4% year-over-year. source
• ADP reported pay for job-changers accelerated to 7%, the fastest pace in nearly a year. source