We had a busy morning with economic data today, not only with the lower-than-expected private-sector payroll data from ADP (ADP) ahead of the open, but monthly Services PMI and Factory Orders, as well. We even saw a new Beige Book this afternoon.
Manufacturing shed -26K positions in November, another hard reality for an already struggling sector of the economy.
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Pre-market futures are flat as a pancake at this hour, with none of the major indexes either up or down 0.1% currently. We're still a day away from early morning jobs data, which starts tomorrow with private-sector payrolls for November from Automatic Data Processing ( ADP ).
It's the final Jobs Week of 2024 this week, and as such holds particular importance for the Fed, who will decide on forward monetary policy based partly on the health of the U.S. labor market. Last month, we saw a huge gap between private-sector payrolls from ADP ( ADP ) coming in at +233K new jobs filled, and the U.S. government's Employment Situation report only brought in +12K positions.
ADP (ADP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
ADP is a global leader in HCM solutions with a sticky business model, making it a relatively stable investment option. Recent performance showed robust revenue and EPS growth, driven by client acquisitions, high retention rates, and favorable interest income on client funds. ADP's 50-year dividend growth streak and modest but consistent share repurchase program offer additional value for long-term investors.
Automatic Data Processing's 10% dividend hike earlier this month made it the newest addition to the vaunted Dividend Kings. The company's revenue and adjusted diluted EPS exceeded analysts' expectations for its fiscal Q1. ADP's balance sheet is a financial fortress.
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ADP's first-quarter fiscal 2025 top line benefits from improved segmental performances.