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Mar 31, 2022

ADP Q3 2022 Earnings Report

ADP's third quarter results reflected an improving demand environment and continued execution on its strategic plan, exceeding forecasts for revenue growth and margin performance.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported a 10% increase in revenues to $4.5 billion, a 15% increase in net earnings to $929 million, and a 17% increase in adjusted diluted EPS to $2.21. The company also raised its fiscal year 2022 guidance due to strong momentum across the business.

Revenues increased 10% compared to last year's third quarter to $4.5 billion.

Net earnings increased 15% to $929 million, and adjusted net earnings increased 15% to $930 million.

Adjusted EBIT increased 12% to $1.2 billion, and adjusted EBIT margin increased 50 basis points to 26.8%.

Diluted earnings per share increased 16% to $2.21, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 17% to $2.21.

Total Revenue
$4.51B
Previous year: $4.1B
+10.0%
EPS
$2.21
Previous year: $1.89
+16.9%
Pays per control growth
7%
Previous year: 7%
+0.0%
Avg Paid PEO Employees
688K
Previous year: 594K
+15.8%
Paid PEO Employees (end)
687K
Previous year: 595K
+15.5%
Gross Profit
$1.88B
Previous year: $1.72B
+9.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.63B
Previous year: $1.89B
-13.6%
Total Assets
$72.1B
Previous year: $54.4B
+32.5%

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Forward Guidance

ADP provided fiscal year 2022 outlook, including revenue growth of 9% to 10%, adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 75 to 100 basis points, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 15% to 17%.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of 9% to 10%
  • Adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 75 to 100 basis points
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 22.5%
  • Diluted EPS growth of 14% to 16%
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 15% to 17%

Revenue & Expenses

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