ADP · 10-K · 2026A · Full report
Capital Return Program
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 81 · Surprise 64 · Matches filing data
ADP returned $4.7 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026 through $2.6 billion of dividends and $2.1 billion of share repurchases. The company repurchased 8.6 million shares in fiscal 2026, compared with 4.4 million shares in fiscal 2025. Fewer shares outstanding from the authorized repurchase program contributed to diluted EPS growth to $10.94 from $9.98. Management expects cash flow to fund regular quarterly dividends, share repurchases, and capital expenditures.
Key facts
- Cash returned to shareholders in fiscal 2026: $4.7 billion, including $2.6 billion of dividends and $2.1 billion of share repurchases source
- Company repurchased 8.6 million shares in fiscal 2026 and 4.4 million shares in fiscal 2025 source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -7.4% | Cash returned to shareholders in fiscal 2026: $4.7 billion, including $2.6 billion of dividends and $2.1 billion of share repurchases |