ADP · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Quarterly Earnings Performance

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC · 2026-10-30 · Importance 29 · Surprise 22

Net earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2026 increased to $1,125.2 million from $1,013.0 million, while diluted EPS rose 14% to $2.83 from $2.49. Adjusted net earnings were $1,123.0 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to $2.82. ADP repurchased 2.9 million shares in the quarter, compared with 1.2 million in the prior-year quarter, contributing to diluted EPS growth.

Key facts

• ADP EBIT was $1,454.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,307.5 million in the prior-year period. source
• ADP adjusted EBIT was $1,470.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,318.3 million in the prior-year period. source
• ADP's net earnings were $1,125.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,013.0 million in 2025. source
• ADP adjusted net earnings were $1,123.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1,013.0 million in 2025. source
• For the three months ended September 30, 2026, ADP diluted EPS increased 14% to $2.83 and adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to $2.82. source
• ADP recognized a $2.9 million net gain on investments made through ADP Ventures during the three months ended September 30, 2026. source
• ADP diluted EPS was $2.83 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $2.49 in 2025. source
• ADP adjusted diluted EPS was $2.82 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $2.49 in 2025. source