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Jun 30, 2024

ADP Q4 2024 Earnings Report

ADP's Q4 2024 financial results were announced, revealing revenue growth and increased earnings.

Key Takeaways

ADP reported a 6% increase in revenue to $4.8 billion and an 8% increase in diluted EPS to $2.02 for the fourth quarter. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 11% to $2.09. The company's Employer Services segment saw revenue growth of 7%, while PEO Services revenue increased by 6%.

Revenues increased 6% to $4.8 billion.

Net earnings increased 7% to $829 million.

Diluted EPS increased 8% to $2.02.

Employer Services revenues increased 7%.

Total Revenue
$4.77B
Previous year: $4.48B
+6.5%
EPS
$2.09
Previous year: $1.89
+10.6%
Pays per control growth
2%
Previous year: 3%
-33.3%
Avg Paid PEO Employees
742K
Previous year: 722K
+2.8%
Paid PEO Employees (end)
756K
Previous year: 731K
+3.4%
Gross Profit
$2.36B
Previous year: $1.99B
+18.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.91B
Previous year: $2.08B
+39.8%
Free Cash Flow
$1.25B
Total Assets
$54.4B
Previous year: $51B
+6.7%

ADP

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ADP Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

ADP anticipates revenue growth of 5% to 6%, adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 60 to 80 basis points, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 8% to 10% for fiscal year 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth of 5% to 6%.
  • Adjusted EBIT margin expansion of 60 to 80 basis points.
  • Adjusted effective tax rate of about 23%.
  • Diluted EPS growth of 9% to 11%.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 8% to 10%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Employer Services client revenue retention decrease of 10 to 30 basis points.
  • PEO Services margin down 90 to 110 basis points.
  • Transformation initiatives expected pre-tax charges of about $5 million.
  • Anticipated impact of foreign currency in revenue and operating results.
  • Interest on funds held for clients of $1.125 to $1.145 billion based on anticipated growth in client funds balances of 3% to 4% and an average yield that is anticipated to increase to 3.1%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income