Key Takeaways:
Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) boosted its full-year profit forecast after reporting third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by resilient demand for its payroll services.
"The company now expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS to rise 10% to 11%," ADP stated in its earnings release on Wednesday.
The payroll processor posted adjusted earnings of $3.37 per share for the quarter ending March 31, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.28 and increasing 10% from the $3.06 reported a year earlier.
The stronger-than-expected results and upgraded guidance pushed ADP’s stock up 3.9% in premarket trading, suggesting investor confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current economic environment.
The raised forecast points to management's expectation of continued solid demand for its human capital management solutions. Investors will look for more details on client retention and new business bookings during the upcoming investor call.
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