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Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 19% confidence · analysed Nov 3, 2026
On Nov 3, 2026, our model rated Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) WEAK BUY with 19% confidence at a price of $297.89. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Analysed price$297.89
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 63, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is only 0.4x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 2.75, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 20.3% and revenue growth of +6.1%.
In its latest quarter it earned $2.82 per share, which beat the $2.77 analysts expected, with revenue +6.1% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.8 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $297.93.
The next earnings report is expected around Jan 27, 2027; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $297.87, a target of $309.13 (+3.8%) and a stop-loss at $281.83 (-5.4%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.7 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 13, 2026 whatever the price does.
Entry$297.87
Target$309.13
Stop-loss$281.83
Reassess byNov 13, 2026
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.19 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 62.88, MACD bullish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 2.75, margin 20.3%, revenue growth 6.1%. Financial results: YoY revenue +6.1%, last EPS surprise +1.8%, next earnings 2027-01-27. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $297.87, target $309.13, stop-loss $281.83, exit by 2026-11-13 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for ADP
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 19% | $297.89 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on ADP
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Frequently asked questions
Is ADP a buy right now?
As of Nov 3, 2026, our automated model rates Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) WEAK BUY with 19% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for ADP?
The model's most recent plan targets $309.13 with a stop-loss at $281.83, from an entry near $297.87.
When does Automatic Data Processing Inc report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Jan 27, 2027.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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