Automatic Data Processing, Inc., also known as ADP®, is a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions. With over 1.1 million clients, ADP is considered a leading provider of HR services such as talent, time management, benefits and payroll.
Operating Margin for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Operating Margin as of June 2025 (TTM): 27.35%
According to Automatic Data Processing's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin is 27.35%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 26.80%.
Operating Margin history for Automatic Data Processing from 2001 to 2025
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.80% | 3.88% |
| 2023 | 25.80% | 8.84% |
| 2022 | 23.71% | 2.85% |
| 2021 | 23.05% | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 22.66% | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 22.18% | 24.48% |
| 2018 | 17.82% | -18.45% |
| 2017 | 21.85% | 10.41% |
| 2016 | 19.79% | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 19.61% | 2.81% |
| 2014 | 19.07% | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 18.96% | -8.89% |
| 2012 | 20.80% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 20.64% | -7.12% |
| 2010 | 22.22% | 3.36% |
| 2009 | 21.50% | 4.13% |
| 2008 | 20.65% | -0.81% |
| 2007 | 20.81% | 4.52% |
| 2006 | 19.91% | -1.36% |
| 2005 | 20.19% | 2.42% |
| 2004 | 19.71% | -14.37% |
| 2003 | 23.02% | -9.77% |
| 2002 | 25.51% | 17.4% |
| 2001 | 21.73% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.