Automatic Data Processing: Gain From New Bookings Growth; Initiating With 'Buy'

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Summary

  • Automatic Data Processing's strong new business bookings, high retention rate, and sales modernization efforts drive growth, justifying a 'Buy' rating with a fair value of $355 per share.
  • The company benefits from high-interest rates, earning significant interest income from $35.3 billion in client funds, boosting net income.
  • ADP's US-centric business and potential corporate tax cuts could further enhance profitability, with expected 12.2% revenue growth in FY25.
  • Key risks include economic downturns, competition from tech companies, and fluctuating interest rates impacting earnings growth projections.

ADP (Automatic Data Processing) headquarters in Roseland, New Jersey, USA.

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Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) is a US-centric payroll company providing HCM solutions and HR Outsourcing services. The company has benefited from the high-interest rate due to its interest income from its more than $30 billion in client funds held. I favor

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