ADP monthly performance report
Check ADP's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ADP monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP) closed November 2026 at $309.93, up 5.48% for the month and +21.73% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ADP is +20.49%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +27.59% versus its 200-day moving average ($242.92), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ADP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −34.45%, with a relative strength index reading of 79.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Automatic Data Processing ended November 2026 at $309.93, posting a monthly return of +5.48%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.65%.
The current quarter stands at +20.10% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +27.59% versus the 200-day moving average ($242.92).
Year-to-date, ADP is +20.49% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +9.86%. The stock is currently −0.61% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.23%.
| Period | ADP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.65% | −0.36% | +1.02% |
| 1 Week | +2.17% | +2.59% | −0.43% |
| 1 Month | +5.48% | −0.18% | +5.65% |
| 3 Months | +16.49% | −2.37% | +18.86% |
| 6 Months | +48.74% | +0.83% | +47.91% |
| YTD | +20.49% | +10.62% | +9.86% |
| 12 Months | +21.73% | +12.25% | +9.48% |
| 3 Years | +36.93% | +71.37% | −34.45% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +18.98% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +13.86% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +10.03% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +8.29% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | +7.39% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −13.15% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −11.31% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −9.82% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −9.29% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −5.51% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −4.83% |
| Q4 2025 | −12.36% |
| Q1 2026 | −21.01% |
| Q2 2026 | +10.22% |
| Q3 2026 | +15.23% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +20.10% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −2.47% |
| 2024 | +25.65% |
| 2025 | −12.13% |
| 2026 | +20.49% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $311.83 (2026-11-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $188.16 (2026-04-10) |
| Current Price | $309.93 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $242.92 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +27.59% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.23% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −0.61% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 79.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −34.45% |
| RS Peak | 110.7 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 53.5 (Apr 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ADP's return for this report period?
ADP returned +5.48% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ADP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ADP: +20.49% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ADP's 12-month return?
+21.73% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ADP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +27.59% versus 200DMA ($242.92).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.23% on 2026-04-10.