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Dec 31, 2023

ADP Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Reported a revenue increase of 6% and EPS increase of 9% compared to last year's second quarter.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported a strong second quarter with a 6% increase in revenue, reaching $4.7 billion, and a 9% increase in diluted EPS to $2.13. The company's focus on HCM products and client satisfaction drove these results, with adjusted EBIT increasing 7% to $1.1 billion.

Revenues increased 6% to $4.7 billion; organic constant currency also increased 6%.

Net earnings increased 8% to $878 million, and adjusted net earnings increased 8% to $881 million.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 9% to $2.13; adjusted diluted EPS increased 9% to $2.13.

Employer Services revenues increased 8%, while PEO Services revenues increased 3%.

Total Revenue
$4.67B
Previous year: $4.39B
+6.3%
EPS
$2.13
Previous year: $1.96
+8.7%
Pays per control growth
2%
Previous year: 5%
-60.0%
Avg Paid PEO Employees
725K
Previous year: 711K
+2.0%
Paid PEO Employees (end)
728K
Previous year: 710K
+2.5%
Gross Profit
$2.11B
Previous year: $1.75B
+20.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.64B
Previous year: $1.35B
+22.0%
Free Cash Flow
$978M
Total Assets
$57.1B
Previous year: $54.5B
+4.8%

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ADP Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

ADP anticipates revenue growth of 6% to 7% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 10% to 12% for fiscal year 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of 6% to 7%
  • Adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 60 to 70 basis points
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of about 23%
  • Diluted EPS growth of 10% to 12%
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 10% to 12%

Challenges Ahead

  • PEO Services margin down 80 to 100 basis points

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income