オプションチェーンは、Automatic Data Processingの株式オプションの主要データを様々な行使価格と満期日で表示します。トレーダーはこの情報を使用して、潜在的な取引を分析し、Automatic Data Processingの市場センチメントを評価します。.

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ADP is a provider of payroll and human capital management solutions servicing the full scope of businesses from micro to global enterprises. ADP was established in 1949 and serves over 1 million clients primarily in the United States. ADP's employer services segment offers payroll, human capital management solutions, human resources outsourcing, insurance and retirement services. The smaller but faster-growing professional employer organization segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and midsize businesses through a co-employment model.

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Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $281 to $310.

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Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $310

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $298.57, a high estimate of $325.00, and a low estimate of $285.00. Marking an increase of 10.41%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $270.43. 
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<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Automatic Data Processing. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$276.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ashish Sabadra</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$267.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Samad Samana</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Christiansen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Automatic Data Processing. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Automatic Data Processing compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Automatic Data Processing's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Automatic Data Processing's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Automatic Data Processing analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Automatic Data Processing</h2>
ADP is a provider of payroll and human capital management solutions servicing the full scope of businesses from micro to global enterprises. ADP was established in 1949 and serves over 1 million clients primarily in the United States. ADP's employer services segment offers payroll, human capital management solutions, human resources outsourcing, insurance and retirement services. The smaller but faster-growing professional employer organization segment provides HR outsourcing solutions to small and midsize businesses through a co-employment model.
<h3>Automatic Data Processing: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Automatic Data Processing showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.95% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Automatic Data Processing's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 20.88%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Automatic Data Processing's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.33%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Automatic Data Processing's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.84%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Automatic Data Processing's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.75. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Expectations For Automatic Data Processing's Future

Barclays analyst Ramsey El-Assal maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $310 to $325.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $325

TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $276 to $285.

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $285

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $267 to $315.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $315

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<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) data indicates a strong jobs picture.&nbsp; ADP is the largest payroll processor in the country and uses its data to give an advanced glimpse of the jobs picture ahead of the official jobs report that will be released on Friday at 8:30am ET.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, if the official jobs report also shows a strong jobs picture, it will decrease the probability that the Fed will cut interest rates at the next meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
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In corporate news, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) dropped 10% after posting quarterly results that met expectations but failed to excite investors. The decline in AMD shares dragged down the broader semiconductor sector, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) sliding over 3%.
In contrast, Alphabet Inc. jumped more than 5% following a robust earnings report that beat Wall Street expectations, boosting optimism around mega-cap tech stocks.
At midday, major U.S. indexes were trading mixed. The S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 remained flat, while the small-cap Russell 2000 outperformed with a 0.5% gain.
Gold prices extended all-time highs, up 0.5% to $2,787 per ounce. Oil prices surged 2%, fueled by supply concerns.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.8% to $72,100, pulling back from recent highs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>2,246.40</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>42,309.80</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>5,838.86</td>
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<td>-0.1%</td>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.2% to $423.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) eased 0.2% to $499.18.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $222.76.</li>
<li>The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, up by 1.3%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) tumbled 33% after auditors Ernst &amp; Young announced their resignation amid reporting issues, five days ahead of the company&#8217;s earnings report. </li>
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<li>Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), down 8%, </li>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), up 3.6%, </li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>) up over 5%, </li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), down 1.4%, </li>
<li>Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), down 1%,</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), up 1%, </li>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), down over 7%, </li>
<li>Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>), up 15%,</li>
<li>Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), up 38%, </li>
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ADP reported Q1 2025 revenues of $4.83B, beating estimates. Adjusted EPS of $2.33 also beat estimates. FY25 outlook projects 6%-7% revenue growth and 7%-9% EPS growth.
Automatic Data Processing,&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>)&nbsp;reported <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.adp.com/events-and-presentations/" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter 2025</a> revenues of $4.83 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.77 billion. Revenues&nbsp;increased&nbsp;7%&nbsp;year-over-year.&nbsp;
The human resources management software company reported quarterly adjusted EPS of $2.33, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $2.21</a>.
Employer Services revenues increased 7% to $3.26 billion.
PEO Services revenues increased 7% to $1.57 billion.
Adjusted EBIT increased 13% to $1.23 billion, and adjusted EBIT margin increased 130 bps to 25.5%.
Net earnings increased 11% Y/Y to $956.3 million, and adjusted net earnings increased 11% Y/Y to $956.1 million.&nbsp;
ADP held $7.35 billion in cash and equivalents as of September 30.
"Our recent acquisition of WorkForce Software, a leading workforce management solutions provider, and the introduction of ADP Lyric HCM, our flexible, intelligent, and human-centric global HCM platform, position us to provide our enterprise clients with a unique global HR, payroll, time, and service solution,&#8221; said CEO Maria Black.
&#8220;Our first quarter revenue and margin performance exceeded our expectations, as we benefited from solid new business bookings growth, strong client revenue retention, and higher client funds interest revenue,&#8221; said CFO Don McGuire.
FY25 Outlook: ADP projected a revenue growth outlook of 6%-7% or $20.36 billion-$20.46 billion (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40070973/adp-surpasses-earnings-expectations-touts-7-increase-in-employer-services-revenue" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior 5%-6%</a>), versus the consensus of $20.24 billion and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 7%-9% or $9.82-$10.01 (prior 8%-10%), versus the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $10.03</a>.
Automatic Data Processing stock gained over 23% year-to-date.
Price Action: ADP stock is up 0.8% to $290.39 at last check Wednesday.
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Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.82% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.9%. Currently, Automatic Data Processing has a market capitalization of $116.25 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ADP: If an investor had bought $1000 of ADP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $7,067.40 today based on a price of $285.05 for ADP at the time of writing.
<h3>Automatic Data Processing's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730212216_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Automatic Data Processing 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Automatic Data Processing's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NYSE">ADP</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.06 million shares sold short, which is 1.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Automatic Data Processing Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729791913_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Automatic Data Processing has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Automatic Data Processing's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Automatic Data Processing's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $270 to $295.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $295

Jefferies analyst Samad Samana maintains Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $260 to $290.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Automatic Data Processing, Raises Price Target to $290

The third quarter of 2024 saw strong demand for business services, driven by digital transformation, cost efficiency needs, increased adoption of flexible workforce solutions, and increased focus on compliance and regulatory adherence.
Business services providers that leveraged technology and adapted to market needs for flexibility, regulatory adherence, and sustainability benefited the most. The quarter highlighted the sector&#39;s adaptability in supporting companies through economic uncertainties while capitalizing on long-term growth opportunities in digital, regulatory, and sustainability domains.
Per the latest&nbsp;Earnings Trend&nbsp;report, earnings of S&amp;P 500 members of the business services sector that have reported results this season grew 5.2% year over year on 4.9% revenue growth, with 81.3% of the companies beating EPS estimates and 72.9% topping sales projections.
The sector&#39;s S&amp;P 500 members&#39; total quarterly earnings are currently anticipated to grow 5.4% year over year, and revenues are likely to rise 6.5%.
A handful of companies from the sector, like Fiserv, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fi#NYSE">FI</a>), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bah#NYSE">BAH</a>), S&amp;P Global Inc.&nbsp;and Automatic Data Processing, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), are expected to beat estimates in the ongoing reporting cycle.
Let us discuss the factors that are likely to have played a key role in shaping the performance of business services companies in the quarter.
<h2>Steady Growth in Services Sector Amid Strong Demand</h2>
With service activities in the pink, business service demand rose steadily in the quarter. By the end of the third quarter, the Services PMI, measured by the Institute for Supply Management, had stayed above the 50% mark for the 49th time in 52 months.
Sector-specific factors that acted as tailwinds in the quarter are the essentiality of certain services like waste management, the rise in demand for risk mitigation and consulting services, increased expertise in improving operational efficiency and lower costs and digital transformation.
Services about the&nbsp;management of companies &amp; support services, health care &amp; social assistance, finance &amp; insurance, accommodation &amp; food, transportation &amp; Warehousing, Information, utilities, and educational services stayed healthy.
<h2>Stocks Poised to Beat This Season</h2>
With the existence of several players in the sector, finding the right business services stocks that have the potential to beat on earnings can be daunting. Our proprietary methodology, however, makes it fairly simple.
You could narrow down the list of choices by looking at stocks that have the combination of a positive&nbsp;Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold).
Earnings ESP is our proprietary methodology for determining stocks that have the best chances to surprise in their next earnings announcement. It is the percentage difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Our research shows that for stocks with this combination, the chance of an earnings surprise is as high as 70%.
Here are our picks.
Fiserv: The company is a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions.FI is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 22. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.18% and currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $4.91 billion, indicating an&nbsp;increase of 6.3% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.25 per share, suggesting a rise of 14.8% from the year-ago quarter.
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<h2>Fiserv, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
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Fiserv, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Fiserv, Inc. Quote
S&amp;P Global: The company is a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions. SPGI is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Oct. 24. It has an Earnings ESP of +3.28% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $3.4 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 10.1%. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $3.54 per share, suggesting a 10.3% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual.
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<h2>S&amp;P Global Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="S&amp;P Global Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/b2/1729178477.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
S&amp;P Global Inc. price-eps-surprise | S&amp;P Global Inc. Quote
Booz Allen: The company is a provider of management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, and cyber services to governments, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations in the United States and internationally.
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BAH is scheduled to post its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 25. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.17% and currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $2.96 billion, indicating an&nbsp;increase of 10.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.48 per share, suggesting a rise of 14.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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<h2>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation price-eps-surprise | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Quote
Automatic Data Processing: The company offers cloud-based human capital management solutions globally. ADP is scheduled to post its first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 30. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.67% and currently sports a Zacks Rank of 3.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $4.76 billion, indicating a rise of 5.5% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.2 per share, suggesting a rise of 5.8% from the year-ago quarter.
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<h2>Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/3b/1729178790.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Quote
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Transaction will expand global offering and drive workforce management innovation to meet the future needs of businesses
ROSELAND, N.J., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;ADP&#xAE;&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced that it has acquired WorkForce Software, a premier workforce management solutions provider that specializes in supporting large, global enterprises. This acquisition will expand ADP's global offering of workforce management solutions and enable future innovation in the space.

ADP Acquires WorkForce Software; No Financial Terms Disclosed

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.15%. Currently, Automatic Data Processing has a market capitalization of $115.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In ADP: If an investor had bought $100 of ADP stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $692.98 today based on a price of $282.46 for ADP at the time of writing.
<h3>Automatic Data Processing's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728401417_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Automatic Data Processing Stock In The Last 20 Years

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">The Power Of Missile Defense</h4>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-market-raytheon-missile-defense-iron-dome-patriot-rtx-mc-10022024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>).
Note the following:
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<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock. The chart of RTX stock is being used to illustrate the point.</li>
<li>Yesterday, Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles on Israel.  Israel and the U.S. were able to intercept most of these missiles with missile defense systems. These missiles reached Israel in 12 minutes. The defense was impressive considering there were no fatalities.</li>
<li>What happened in Israel yesterday shows the power of missile defense systems and illustrates the opportunity for investors in missile defense stocks.</li>
<li>As full disclosure, RTX is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Core Model Portfolio. RTX is The Arora Report's favorite missile defense stock.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The chart shows that RTX has broken out on the success of missile defense in Israel.</li>
<li>RTX is a joint developer of the Iron Dome used in Israel. RTX is best known for its Patriot Air And Missile Defense System.  RTX also produces several other missile defense systems and aircraft engines.</li>
<li>RTX entered The Arora Report portfolio when the stock experienced a massive drop on the news of cracks in Pratt &amp; Whitney engines. The Arora Report uses over 50 different strategies. RTX belongs to the strategy of buying a good company where the stock is down due to a fixable technical problem.</li>
<li>The chart shows the power of buy zones.  Buy zones allow investors to buy stocks and ETFs when the probability adjusted risk reward is more favorable.  Risk and reward are two sides of the same coin in investing. Smart money focuses on risk adjusted returns. In contrast, the momo crowd focuses only on rewards – the result is that the momo crowd goes through volatile cycles of making money and losing money, and in the end, accumulating far less than smart money.</li>
<li>The chart illustrates the power of a billionaire and hedge fund technique known as a trade around position.&nbsp; A trade around position can dramatically increase profits and reduce risks.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the RTX trade around position was started at an average of $80.70. The position has over 50% gain as of this writing.  The trade around position is separate and distinct from the core position.</li>
<li>Peace is not about to break out in the world.&nbsp; As such, all investors should consider a defense stock or ETF in their portfolio.</li>
<li>For those interested in ETFs, The Arora Report&#8217;s ETF of choice is iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>).&nbsp; As full disclosure, ITA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Allocation Model Portfolio.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>) is the largest private payroll processor in the country.&nbsp; ADP uses its data to provide a glimpse of the employment picture ahead of the official jobs report that will be released on Friday.&nbsp; ADP employment change came at 143K vs. 120K consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that the jobs picture is staying strong.</li>
<li>Previously, JOLTS job openings came at 8.04M, higher than expectations.</li>
<li>&nbsp;ISM Manufacturing Index came at 47.2 vs. 47.4 consensus.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Buying Stampede</h3>
Stocks are experiencing a once in a century buying stampede in Hong Kong.  Stocks in Hong Kong rose 7%. Property developers rose 47%, and broker stocks rose 35%.  As full disclosure, Hong Kong ETF iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Emerging.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in &nbsp;Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>). The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is seeing selling along with junk stocks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges. The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive. If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash. A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.  When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks. High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
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<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>905</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>676</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AYI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$179.3K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$127.5K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>942</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 115 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 4929 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 2544 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 6372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 905 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 3861 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 44 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AYI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $179.3K, with a price of $1290.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 141 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 357 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 294 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 266 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $52.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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