10-KPeriod: FY2024

AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC Annual Report, Year Ended Jun 30, 2024

Filed August 7, 2024For Securities:ADP

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

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Revenue

$19.20B

45.4% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.75B

19.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$9.10

Total Assets

$54.36B

Cash & Equivalents

$2.91B

Free Cash Flow

$4.16B

Financial Statements
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

ADP reported total revenues of $19.2 billion for the year ended June 30, 2024, representing a 7% increase compared to the prior year. On an organic constant currency basis, revenue grew by 6%.

ADP is significantly investing in and integrating AI, particularly generative AI (GenAI), into its solutions. Key initiatives include the launch of ADP Assist, a cross-platform solution that uses GenAI to provide HR and payroll insights, and integrating GenAI into the Roll by ADP mobile solution for enhanced user experience. These advancements are aimed at automating processes, delivering proactive insights, and personalizing experiences for clients and their employees.

ADP demonstrates a strong commitment to shareholder returns. In fiscal year 2024, the company returned $3.4 billion to shareholders, consisting of $2.2 billion in dividends and $1.2 billion in share repurchases. The company also has an ongoing share repurchase program with significant authorization remaining.

The Employer Services segment saw revenue grow by 8% (7% organic constant currency), with its segment margin increasing by 210 basis points to 35.1%. The PEO Services segment's revenue grew by 4% (3% excluding zero-margin benefits pass-throughs), but its segment margin decreased by 150 basis points to 14.8%, primarily due to less favorable actuarial loss development in workers' compensation reserves and increased selling expenses.