Free Cash Flow for Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Free Cash Flow for Automatic Data Processing (ADP): headline value $4.60B · YoY +32.7%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$4.60B
YoY change
+32.7%
5Y CAGR
+14.6%
Peak year (2025)
$4.77B
Latest annual
$4.77B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.77B | +32.7% | ||
| 2024 | $3.59B | -1.1% | ||
| 2023 | $3.64B | +42.8% | ||
| 2022 | $2.55B | -1.6% | ||
| 2021 | $2.59B | +7.4% | ||
| 2020 | $2.41B | +13.6% | ||
| 2019 | $2.12B | +3.8% | ||
| 2018 | $2.04B | +23.5% | ||
| 2017 | $1.66B | +12.3% | ||
| 2016 | $1.47B | -6.1% | ||
| 2015 | $1.57B | +8.0% | ||
| 2014 | $1.45B | +12.3% | ||
| 2013 | $1.29B | -22.1% | ||
| 2012 | $1.66B | +16.3% | ||
| 2011 | $1.43B | -1.9% | ||
| 2010 | $1.46B | +11.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.31B | -13.3% | ||
| 2008 | $1.51B | +54.8% | ||
| 2007 | $975.20M | -30.4% | ||
| 2006 | $1.40B | +13.3% | ||
| 2005 | $1.24B | +4.2% | ||
| 2004 | $1.19B | -17.0% | ||
| 2003 | $1.43B | +12.1% | ||
| 2002 | $1.28B | -2.2% | ||
| 2001 | $1.31B | +44.4% | ||
| 2000 | $904.09M | +58.9% | ||
| 1999 | $568.90M | +80.5% | ||
| 1998 | $315.10M | -42.1% | ||
| 1997 | $543.80M | +13.2% | ||
| 1996 | $480.60M | +33.1% | ||
| 1995 | $361.10M | -9.4% | ||
| 1994 | $398.40M | +31.1% | ||
| 1993 | $304.00M | -20.2% | ||
| 1992 | $381.10M | +19.2% | ||
| 1991 | $319.60M | +48.9% | ||
| 1990 | $214.70M | +98.4% | ||
| 1989 | $108.20M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Automatic Data Processing's reported cash flow statements (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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported free cash flow of $4.77B – surged 32.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Automatic Data Processing free cash flow delivered a +14.6% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$4.77B stands as the all-time-high annual free cash flow, posted in 2025, against a low of $108.20M during 1989.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) ranks 6th; the peer median for free cash flow is $5.45B.
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow by Year
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow 2025: $4.77B
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2025 was $4.77B, surged 32.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow 2024: $3.59B
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2024 was $3.59B, edged down 1.1% below 2023.
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow 2023: $3.64B
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2023 was $3.64B, surged 42.8% from 2022.
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow 2022: $2.55B
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2022 was $2.55B, edged down 1.6% below 2021.
Automatic Data Processing Free Cash Flow 2021: $2.59B
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2021 was $2.59B.
See more financial history for Automatic Data Processing (ADP).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Automatic Data Processing, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Automatic Data Processing's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is $4.60B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Automatic Data Processing free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) free cash flow changed +32.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Automatic Data Processing free cash flow?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +14.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Automatic Data Processing free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Automatic Data Processing free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $4.77B in 2025.
What was Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2024?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) free cash flow in 2024 was $3.59B.
What was Automatic Data Processing free cash flow in 2025?
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) free cash flow in 2025 was $4.77B.
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