Cash on Hand for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
According to Automatic Data Processing's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $2.47B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.47B
YoY change
+138.0%
5Y CAGR
+32.7%
Peak year (2025)
$7.85B
Latest annual
$7.85B
Cash on Hand history chart for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) from 1986 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.85B | +138.0% | ||
| 2024 | $3.30B | +57.2% | ||
| 2023 | $2.10B | +41.5% | ||
| 2022 | $1.48B | -42.4% | ||
| 2021 | $2.58B | +34.9% | ||
| 2020 | $1.91B | -2.6% | ||
| 2019 | $1.96B | -9.7% | ||
| 2018 | $2.17B | -22.0% | ||
| 2017 | $2.78B | -13.4% | ||
| 2016 | $3.21B | +93.0% | ||
| 2015 | $1.67B | -53.9% | ||
| 2014 | $3.62B | +109.5% | ||
| 2013 | $1.73B | +9.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.58B | +10.7% | ||
| 2011 | $1.43B | -14.7% | ||
| 2010 | $1.67B | -27.2% | ||
| 2009 | $2.30B | +45.0% | ||
| 2008 | $1.58B | -12.8% | ||
| 2007 | $1.82B | -19.9% | ||
| 2006 | $2.27B | +35.7% | ||
| 2005 | $1.67B | +48.0% | ||
| 2004 | $1.13B | -43.7% | ||
| 2003 | $2.01B | +35.9% | ||
| 2002 | $1.48B | -17.6% | ||
| 2001 | $1.79B | -1.9% | ||
| 2000 | $1.82B | +67.0% | ||
| 1999 | $1.09B | +45.2% | ||
| 1998 | $752.20M | +27.4% | ||
| 1997 | $590.60M | +87.8% | ||
| 1996 | $314.40M | +0.3% | ||
| 1995 | $313.60M | +31.4% | ||
| 1994 | $238.60M | +32.0% | ||
| 1993 | $180.80M | -40.5% | ||
| 1992 | $304.00M | +118.5% | ||
| 1991 | $139.10M | -43.9% | ||
| 1990 | $247.90M | +3.1% | ||
| 1989 | $240.50M | -54.3% | ||
| 1988 | $526.40M | +9.5% | ||
| 1987 | $480.90M | -4.9% | ||
| 1986 | $505.90M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Automatic Data Processing's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $7.85B (2025) – surged 138.0% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments expanded at a +32.7% compound annual rate, sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $7.85B, with the historical low of $139.10M recorded in 1991.
Within Industrials, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $9.83B.
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand by Year
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand 2025: $7.85B
Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $7.85B, surged 138.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand 2024: $3.30B
Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $3.30B, surged 57.2% from 2023.
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand 2023: $2.10B
Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.10B, surged 41.5% from 2022.
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand 2022: $1.48B
Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.48B, plunged 42.4% below 2021.
Automatic Data Processing Cash on Hand 2021: $2.58B
Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.58B.
See more financial history for Automatic Data Processing (ADP).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Automatic Data Processing, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Automatic Data Processing's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is $2.47B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP) cash and short-term investments changed +138.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments?
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +32.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $7.85B in 2025.
What was Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $3.30B.
What was Automatic Data Processing cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Automatic Data Processing (ADP) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $7.85B.
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