Summary
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, characterized by robust revenue growth and increased profitability. The company demonstrated significant revenue expansion, with a 9% increase as reported and a 10% increase on an organic constant currency basis. This growth was driven by new business bookings, strong client retention, and a notable increase in interest income from funds held for clients, benefiting from higher interest rates. ADP's strategic focus on best-in-class HCM technology, unparalleled expertise and outsourcing, and leveraging global scale continues to yield positive results. The company surpassed the one million client milestone and saw improvements in key metrics like Employer Services client retention, reaching a record high. Profitability also saw a healthy increase, with diluted earnings per share growing by 17%. The company remains committed to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, underscoring a solid financial position and a positive outlook for continued growth.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $18.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | $9.95B |
| Gross Profit | $8.06B |
| R&D Expenses | $844.80M |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.55B |
| Operating Expenses | $13.76B |
| Interest Expense | $253.30M |
| Net Income | $3.41B |
| EPS (Basic) | $8.25 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $8.21 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 413.70M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 415.70M |
Key Highlights
- 19% Total Revenue Growth, reaching $18.0 billion.
- 210% Organic Constant Currency Revenue Growth, indicating strong underlying business expansion.
- 317% Diluted EPS Growth, demonstrating improved profitability.
- 4Employer Services (ES) segment showed strong performance with 10% new business bookings growth and a record 92.2% client retention rate.
- 5PEO Services segment also grew, with an 8% revenue increase and 6% average worksite employee growth.
- 6Significant increase in interest on funds held for clients to $813.4 million, driven by higher interest rates and increased client fund balances.
- 7Returned $3.0 billion to shareholders through dividends ($1.9 billion) and share repurchases ($1.1 billion).