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 September 2026 at $271.22, down 5.22% for the month and −6.78% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ADP is +5.44%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.02% versus its 200-day moving average ($237.88), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ADP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −62.01%, with a relative strength index reading of 63.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Automatic Data Processing ended September 2026 at $271.22, posting a monthly return of −5.22%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.52%.
The current quarter stands at +21.11% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.02% versus the 200-day moving average ($237.88).
Year-to-date, ADP is +5.44% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −6.26%. The stock is currently −8.64% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.23%.
| Period | ADP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.37% | −0.12% | −0.26% |
| 1 Week | +1.10% | −0.34% | +1.44% |
| 1 Month | −5.22% | −0.70% | −4.52% |
| 3 Months | +22.17% | +2.80% | +19.37% |
| 6 Months | +30.07% | +13.85% | +16.22% |
| YTD | +5.44% | +11.70% | −6.26% |
| 12 Months | −6.78% | +15.01% | −21.79% |
| 3 Years | +9.68% | +71.69% | −62.01% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +18.98% |
| #2 | Jul 2023 | +12.50% |
| #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 | Oct 2023 | −9.29% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −5.51% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | −5.26% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +0.94% |
| Q3 2025 | −4.83% |
| Q4 2025 | −12.36% |
| Q1 2026 | −21.01% |
| Q2 2026 | +10.22% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +21.11% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −2.47% |
| 2024 | +25.65% |
| 2025 | −12.13% |
| 2026 | +5.44% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $296.86 (2025-09-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $188.16 (2026-04-10) |
| Current Price | $271.22 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $237.88 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +14.02% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.23% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.64% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 63.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −62.01% |
| RS Peak | 103.8 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 49.4 (Apr 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ADP's return for this report period?
ADP returned −5.22% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ADP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ADP: +5.44% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ADP's 12-month return?
−6.78% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ADP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +14.02% versus 200DMA ($237.88).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.23% on 2026-04-10.