Summary
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported a solid fiscal year 2024, demonstrating 7% revenue growth to $19.2 billion, driven by new client acquisition, pricing increases, and strong client retention. The company highlighted its strategic priorities, focusing on leading with best-in-class HCM technology, providing unmatched expertise and outsourcing solutions, and leveraging its global scale. Investments in artificial intelligence, particularly the launch of ADP Assist, are a key area of innovation, aimed at enhancing client and employee experiences. ADP's financial health remains strong, with significant cash flow generation and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, totaling $3.4 billion in fiscal year 2024.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $19.20B |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.48B |
| Gross Profit | $8.73B |
| R&D Expenses | $955.70M |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.78B |
| Operating Expenses | $14.62B |
| Interest Expense | $361.40M |
| Net Income | $3.75B |
| EPS (Basic) | $9.14 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $9.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 410.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 412.20M |
Key Highlights
- 1Reported 7% revenue growth, reaching $19.2 billion in fiscal year 2024.
- 2Achieved 11% and 12% growth in Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS, respectively.
- 3Returned $3.4 billion to shareholders through dividends ($2.2 billion) and share repurchases ($1.2 billion).
- 4Launched ADP Assist, a generative AI-powered solution to provide actionable insights for HR and payroll.
- 5Maintained strong client retention, with an estimated 13 years in Employer Services.
- 6PEO (Professional Employer Organization) average worksite employees increased by 2% year-over-year.
- 7Invested $1.276 billion in research and development, including significant investments in generative AI.