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Sep 30, 2020
ADP Q1 2021 Earnings Report
ADP's Q1 2021 performance reflected strength and diversification amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with revenues decreasing slightly but net earnings and EPS increasing.
Key Takeaways
ADP reported a slight decrease in revenue but an increase in net earnings and adjusted EPS for Q1 2021. The company raised its guidance for the remainder of fiscal 2021 due to strong performance and an improved outlook.
Revenues decreased 1% to $3.5 billion; decreased 1% organic constant currency.
Employer Services New Business Bookings grew 2%, reflecting record first quarter bookings.
Net earnings increased 3% to $602 million, and adjusted net earnings increased 4% to $605 million.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 4% to $1.40 for the quarter; adjusted diluted EPS increased 5% to $1.41.
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ADP Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Employer Services Revenue
CapyFin.comPEO Services Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
ADP provided its fiscal year 2021 outlook, including revenue, adjusted EBIT margin, adjusted effective tax rate and adjusted diluted EPS.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue decline of (1)% to growth of 1%.
- Adjusted EBIT margin decline of (150) to (100) basis points.
- Adjusted effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- Diluted EPS decline of (4)% to flat.
- Adjusted diluted EPS decline of (7)% to (3)%.
Challenges Ahead
- Employer Services revenue decline of (2)% to flat
- Employer Services margin decline of (150) to (100) basis points.
- Employer Services client revenue retention decline of (50) basis points to flat.
- Decrease in pays per control of (4)% to (3)%.
- PEO Services revenue flat to growth of 3%.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income