AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC (ADP) Return on equity 2016–2025
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC (ADP) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
65.9%FY2025 · since FY2016: 33.3% → 65.9%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 65.9% | -16.6 pp |
| FY2024 | 82.5% | -14.7 pp |
| FY2023 | 97.2% | +5.8 pp |
| FY2022 | 91.4% | +45.6 pp |
| FY2021 | 45.8% | +2.9 pp |
| FY2020 | 42.9% | +0.4 pp |
| FY2019 | 42.5% | +2.7 pp |
| FY2018 | 39.8% | -5.2 pp |
| FY2017 | 45.0% | +11.7 pp |
| FY2016 | 33.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice