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 October 2026 at $260.26, up 0.85% for the month and −10.66% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ADP is +1.18%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +9.30% versus its 200-day moving average ($238.11), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ADP has underperformed the S&P 500 by −75.58%, with a relative strength index reading of 58.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Automatic Data Processing ended October 2026 at $260.26, posting a monthly return of +0.85%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.75%.
The current quarter stands at +0.85% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +9.30% versus the 200-day moving average ($238.11).
Year-to-date, ADP is +1.18% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −12.45%. The stock is currently −11.58% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.23%.
| Period | ADP | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.00% | +0.67% | +0.33% |
| 1 Week | −0.59% | +1.20% | −1.79% |
| 1 Month | +0.85% | +1.60% | −0.75% |
| 3 Months | +10.41% | +4.03% | +6.37% |
| 6 Months | +29.32% | +22.61% | +6.72% |
| YTD | +1.18% | +13.62% | −12.45% |
| 12 Months | −10.66% | +15.78% | −26.44% |
| 3 Years | +6.94% | +82.53% | −75.58% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +18.98% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | +10.03% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +8.29% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +7.39% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +6.12% |
| 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) | +0.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −2.47% |
| 2024 | +25.65% |
| 2025 | −12.13% |
| 2026 | +1.18% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $294.35 (2025-09-29) |
| 52-Week Low | $188.16 (2026-04-10) |
| Current Price | $260.26 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $238.11 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +9.30% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.23% (2026-04-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.58% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 58.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −75.58% |
| RS Peak | 100.9 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 48 (Apr 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ADP's return for this report period?
ADP returned +0.85% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.
Has ADP outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ADP: +1.18% vs SPY: +13.62%.
What is ADP's 12-month return?
−10.66% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ADP above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +9.30% versus 200DMA ($238.11).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.23% on 2026-04-10.