Summary
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) reported relatively stable total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2020, with slight growth of 1% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the prior year period. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share also showed modest increases, reflecting the company's resilience amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While interest income on client funds decreased due to lower interest rates, this was partially offset by growth in PEO Services and strong client retention in Employer Services. The company continued to execute on its transformation initiatives, which contributed to profit growth and margin expansion. ADP's strong business model, characterized by low capital intensity and significant free cash flow generation, enabled continued investment in product development and shareholder-friendly actions like share repurchases and dividends. The financial condition remains solid, with ample liquidity to meet operational and financing needs.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $3.70B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.12B |
| Gross Profit | $1.57B |
| SG&A Expenses | $755.80M |
| Operating Expenses | $2.89B |
| Interest Expense | $13.90M |
| Net Income | $647.50M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.51 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.51 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 427.40M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 429.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues remained stable year-over-year for the six months ended December 31, 2020, with a 1% increase in the three months ended December 31, 2020.
- 2Net earnings increased slightly to $1,249.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020, from $1,234.0 million in the prior year period.
- 3Diluted EPS increased to $2.91 for the six months ended December 31, 2020, from $2.84 in the prior year period.
- 4PEO Services revenue saw a 5% increase in the three months and 4% increase in the six months ended December 31, 2020, driven by an increase in zero-margin benefits pass-throughs.
- 5Despite challenges, the company continued its digital and procurement transformation initiatives, contributing to profit growth and margin expansion.
- 6The company repurchased approximately 3.2 million shares of common stock for the six months ended December 31, 2020, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns.
- 7Interest income on funds held for clients decreased significantly due to lower average interest rates and a decrease in average client funds balances.