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Automatic Data Processing (ADP) operating margin by quarter
Automatic Data Processing's operating margin was 23.9% in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), +3.2 pts from Q4 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 20.8% (Q4 FY26) to 28.7% (Q3 FY26).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | 23.9% | +3.2 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Q4 FY26 | 20.8% | -7.9 pts | -0.5 pts |
| Q3 FY26 | 28.7% | +4.9 pts | +0.7 pts |
| Q2 FY26 | 23.8% | +0.7 pts | — |
| Q1 FY26 | 23.1% | +1.8 pts | — |
| Q4 FY25 | 21.3% | -6.7 pts | — |
| Q3 FY25 | 28.1% | — | — |
Q1 FY27 at a glance
Automatic Data Processing, Q1 FY27: revenue $5.5B (+6% year over year), operating margin 23.9%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $651M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Automatic Data Processing's operating margin?
Automatic Data Processing's operating margin was 23.9% in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), +3.2 pts from Q4 FY26.
How has Automatic Data Processing's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 20.8% (Q4 FY26) to 28.7% (Q3 FY26).
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