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Mar 31, 2020

ADP Q3 2020 Earnings Report

ADP's Q3 fiscal year 2020 results were announced, showing revenue growth and increased earnings per share, but also reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on employment metrics.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported a 6% increase in revenues to $4.0 billion for Q3 fiscal year 2020. Diluted earnings per share increased by 10% to $1.90, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 8% to $1.92. The company is revising its fiscal 2020 outlook due to the expected impact of COVID-19.

Revenues increased 6% to $4.0 billion; 6% organic constant currency.

Employer Services New Business Bookings decreased 9%.

Net earnings increased 9% to $821 million, and adjusted net earnings increased 8% to $829 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased 10% to $1.90 for the quarter, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 8% to $1.92.

Total Revenue
$4.05B
Previous year: $3.85B
+5.2%
EPS
$1.92
Previous year: $1.77
+8.5%
Pays per control growth
1.9%
Previous year: 3.1%
-38.7%
Avg Paid PEO Employees
595K
Previous year: 554K
+7.4%
Paid PEO Employees (end)
595K
Previous year: 552K
+7.8%
Gross Profit
$1.65B
Previous year: $1.57B
+5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.71B
Previous year: $1.83B
-6.6%
Total Assets
$43.4B
Previous year: $48.2B
-10.0%

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Forward Guidance

ADP provided its fiscal year 2020 outlook, which includes revenue growth of about 3% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 4 to 7%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of about 3%.
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of 22.9%.
  • Diluted EPS growth of 6 to 9%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 4 to 7%.
  • Employer Services revenue growth of 1 to 2%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBIT margin down 25 to up 25 basis points.
  • Employer Services New Business Bookings decline of about 20%.
  • Employer Services client revenue retention down 30 to 50 basis points.
  • Decrease in pays per control of 2 to 2.5%.
  • PEO Services margins down 100 to 125 basis points.

Revenue & Expenses

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