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Automatic Data Processing Profit Margin

Latest profit margin for Automatic Data Processing: 20.11% — see history and peer comparisons.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

17.88%
0.65% YoY

As of Jun 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

20.11%
1.35% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) FAQ

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) currently reports a profit margin of 20.11% as of June 2026. That compares with 19.84% in the prior-year period — up 1.3% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 37.3%. Use the charts on this page to explore Automatic Data Processing's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Automatic Data Processing's profit margin increased from 19.84% to 20.11% — a 1.3% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Automatic Data Processing's profit margin of 20.11% is lower than the Technology sector average of 37.3%. That is roughly 46.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Automatic Data Processing's current 20.11% should be judged against Technology norms (sector average: 37.3%) and against ADP's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 20.11%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Technology average is 37.3%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Automatic Data Processing, and consider following ADP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.