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Mar 31

ADP Q3 2025 Earnings Report

ADP delivered solid revenue and earnings growth in Q3 2025, driven by consistent performance across both core segments and higher interest on client funds.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported strong Q3 2025 results with a 6% increase in revenue and 5% growth in net income. Adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS both rose 6%, driven by balanced segment growth and improved interest income from client funds.

Revenue reached $5.6 billion, up 6% year-over-year.

Net income increased 5% to $1.2 billion.

Interest on funds held for clients rose 11% to $355 million.

Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 29.3%.

Total Revenue
$5.6B
Previous year: $5.25B
+6.6%
EPS
$3.06
Previous year: $2.88
+6.3%
U.S. pays per control
1%
Avg paid PEO employees
748K
Previous year: 732K
+2.2%
PEO employees at end
751K
Previous year: 726K
+3.4%
Gross Profit
$2.9B
Previous year: $2.49B
+16.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.68B
Previous year: $3.29B
-18.6%
Free Cash Flow
$1.49B
Previous year: $1.44B
+3.5%
Total Assets
$56.4B
Previous year: $64.2B
-12.0%

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Forward Guidance

ADP raised its fiscal 2025 guidance for adjusted EPS growth and EBIT margin expansion, reflecting ongoing revenue strength and improved yield on client funds.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth forecasted at 6% to 7%.
  • Adjusted EBIT margin expected to expand by 40 to 50 basis points.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth raised to 8% to 9%.
  • Interest income from client funds expected to increase due to higher average yield.
  • Strong client fund balances support sustainable income growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • PEO Services margin expected to decline 60 to 80 basis points.
  • Employer Services client revenue retention expected to decrease by up to 20 basis points.
  • Potential volatility in interest rates could affect yield forecasts.
  • Continued cost pressures from workforce optimization.
  • Foreign currency may impact consolidated results modestly.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income