Form 8-K · Current report

Automatic Data Processing 8-K, filed Jul 29, 2026

Filed
CIK
0000008670
Accession no.
0000008670-26-000025
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Summary

Automatic Data Processing reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results, with full-year revenue up 7% to $21.9 billion, net earnings up 8% to $4.4 billion and adjusted diluted EPS up 11% to $11.12, and issued a fiscal 2027 outlook of 5% to 6% revenue growth and 9% to 11% adjusted diluted EPS growth. CEO Maria Black attributed the results to client trust amid AI-driven changes in work, and CFO Peter Hadley said AI tools are being embedded across product, service and sales teams.

Key points

  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 7% to $5.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS rose 17% to $2.64.
  • Employer Services new business bookings increased 6% to $2.2 billion for the fiscal year, with client revenue retention flat at 92.1%.
  • Employer Services segment margin rose 60 basis points for the year, while PEO Services segment margin fell 110 basis points.
  • Fiscal 2027 outlook includes adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 70 to 90 basis points and client funds interest revenue of $1.540 to $1.560 billion.

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Items reported

  • 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
  • 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

From the filing

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 29, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that the Registrant's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 were available through an earnings release available on the Registrant's website. A copy of the Registrant's earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is hereby incorporated by reference. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibit 99 Earnings Release dated July 29, 2026 issued by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File, embedded in Inline XBRL. …

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