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Jun 30, 2020

ADP Q4 2020 Earnings Report

ADP's Q4 2020 financial results were announced, revealing a revenue decrease of 3% to $3.4 billion and a net earnings decrease of 13% to $412 million compared to the previous year's fourth quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS was flat at $1.14.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported a decrease in revenues by 3% to $3.4 billion for the fourth quarter, with net earnings down by 13% to $412 million. The company's adjusted diluted EPS remained flat at $1.14. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, ADP is focusing on strategic investments and cost management.

Revenues decreased 3% to $3.4 billion; 2% organic constant currency.

Net earnings decreased 13% to $412 million.

Adjusted diluted EPS was flat at $1.14.

Employer Services revenues decreased 6% while PEO Services revenues increased 4%.

Total Revenue
$3.38B
Previous year: $3.5B
-3.5%
EPS
$1.14
Previous year: $1.14
+0.0%
Pays per control growth
-10.8%
Previous year: 2.8%
-485.7%
Avg Paid PEO Employees
548K
Previous year: 563K
-2.7%
Paid PEO Employees (end)
537K
Previous year: 562K
-4.4%
Gross Profit
$1.19B
Previous year: $1.33B
-10.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.91B
Previous year: $1.95B
-2.1%
Total Assets
$39.2B
Previous year: $41.9B
-6.5%

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ADP Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

ADP anticipates a revenue decline of 1% to 4% and an adjusted diluted EPS decline of 13% to 18% for fiscal year 2021, as the global economy continues to manage through the effects of COVID-19.

Positive Outlook

  • Employer Services New Business Bookings growth of flat to up 10%.
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of 23.1%.
  • PEO Services revenue decline of 2% to growth of 2%.
  • Strategic investment in product and distribution to drive sustainable long-term growth.
  • Client Funds Interest Revenue $390 - $400M

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue decline of 1% to 4%.
  • Adjusted EBIT margin down about 300 basis points.
  • Diluted EPS decline of 12% to 17%.
  • Employer Services revenue decline of 3% to 5%.
  • Employer Services client revenue retention down 50 to 100 basis points.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income