AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Automatic Data Processing (ADP)

ADP Q3 revenue rises 7% to $5.9 billion; raises fiscal 2026 guidance

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

ADP reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue up 7% to $5.9 billion and diluted EPS up 10% to $3.38. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook for revenue growth, adjusted EBIT margin expansion and adjusted diluted EPS growth, which points to stronger expected earnings for shareholders.

Key points

  • Revenue rose 7% to $5.9 billion; net earnings rose 9% to $1.4 billion
  • Diluted EPS rose 10% to $3.38; adjusted diluted EPS rose 10% to $3.37
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth outlook raised to 10% to 11%, from 9% to 10% on January 28, 2026
  • Revenue growth outlook of 6% to 7% and adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 70 to 80 basis points

The filing

CompanyAutomatic Data Processing (ADP)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 29, 2026, 6:55 AM ET
Accession number0000008670-26-000016

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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