How is the ADP NER Pulse related to the monthly ADP National Employment Report (ADP)?

The NER Pulse is a weekly update that complements the monthly ADP National Employment Report. According to ADP, both are produced by ADP Research with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, but the monthly report focuses on a reference week that includes the 12th day of each month.

ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for August 8, 2026

Q: How often is the ADP NER Pulse employment estimate released and at what time?

The ADP NER Pulse is typically released every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET. According to ADP, it publishes 12 weeks of historical employment estimates, except in weeks when the monthly ADP National Employment Report is issued using a reference week that includes the 12th day.

Q: What methodology does ADP use for the NER Pulse employment estimates in 2026?

The NER Pulse uses a four-week moving average to estimate week-over-week employment changes. According to ADP, the data are seasonally adjusted, based on high-frequency payroll information, and reported with a two-week lag to improve completeness and accuracy of real-time employment trends.

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ADP (NASDAQ:ADP) reported that for the four weeks ending August 8, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week, based on its preliminary NER Pulse weekly update to the ADP National Employment Report. The four-week moving-average, seasonally adjusted data, derived from ADP’s high-frequency payroll information, carry a two-week lag and may be revised as new data arrive. The NER Pulse, showing 12 weeks of historical employment estimates, is typically released Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next update scheduled for September 8, 2026. The report is produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

Market Context

ADP’s historical weekly-estimate record included a 1.22% 24-hour gain and a -0.94% decline, showing ...

Analysis

ADP’s historical weekly-estimate record included a 1.22% 24-hour gain and a -0.94% decline, showing varied responses. Current context also recorded Net Selling insider activity and low short positioning, relevant risks to monitor.

Key Figures

Private-sector jobs added: 11,750 jobs per week Prior weekly estimate: 9,500 jobs per week Earlier weekly estimate: 8,250 jobs per week +4 more

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Private-sector jobs added 11,750 jobs per week Four weeks ending August 8, 2026; four-week moving average

Prior weekly estimate 9,500 jobs per week Four weeks ending August 1, 2026

Earlier weekly estimate 8,250 jobs per week Four weeks ending July 25, 2026

Earlier weekly estimate 11,000 jobs per week Four weeks ending July 18, 2026

Historical data included 12 weeks NER Pulse publication

Data lag two weeks NER Pulse estimates

Next NER Pulse release September 8, 2026 Scheduled release date

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 18 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 18	Weekly employment estimate	Positive	+1.2%	Hiring picked up after seven weeks of decline; next release date was scheduled.
Aug 11	Weekly employment estimate	Negative	-0.9%	Hiring slowed for the sixth consecutive week, and figures remained preliminary.
Aug 05	Quarterly dividend declaration	Positive	+1.3%	Board declared a $1.70 quarterly dividend payable October 1 to record holders.
Aug 05	July employment report	Positive	-0.2%	July employment rose 44,000 while pay increased 4.4% year over year.
Jul 29	Fiscal results release	Positive	+3.5%	Fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 outlook were released through investor and SEC channels.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

ADP's prior news reactions generally aligned with the announcement sentiment, with one divergence following the July employment report.

Key Terms

four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted

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four-week moving average technical

"based on a four-week moving average."

A four-week moving average takes the most recent four weekly values of a data series (like price, sales, or trading volume), averages them, and updates that average each week by dropping the oldest week and adding the newest. It smooths out short-term ups and downs—like looking at a smoothed path instead of every single bump—so investors can more easily see underlying trends, spot momentum changes, and avoid reacting to temporary noise.

seasonally adjusted technical

"The data is seasonally adjusted"

Seasonally adjusted means that figures have been modified to remove the effects of regular and predictable changes that happen at specific times of the year, such as holidays or weather patterns. This adjustment helps reveal the true underlying trend by making comparisons across different periods more accurate. For investors, it provides a clearer picture of whether economic activity is genuinely improving or declining, without the noise of seasonal fluctuations.

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08/25/2026 - 08:15 AM

ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending August 8, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

Hiring increased for the second week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.

Week ending	Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)
8/8/2026	11,750
8/1/2026	9,500
7/25/2026	8,250
7/18/2026	11,000
7/11/2026	14,500
7/4/2026	16,250
6/27/2026	19,750
6/20/2026	21,000
6/13/2026	24,250
6/6/2026	30,750
5/30/2026	26,500
5/23/2026	29,000

The NER Pulse is an estimate of the week-over-week change in employment based on a four-week moving average. These estimates are based on ADP's finely tuned, high-frequency data. The data is seasonally adjusted and have a two-week lag to allow for more complete and accurate estimates of real-time employment trends.

The NER Pulse, including 12 weeks of historical data, publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except weeks when ADP Research publishes the monthly National Employment Report which is built on a reference week that includes the 12^th day of the month. The press release is available Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET in the ADP Media Center. The NER Pulse is also available shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days at ADP Research and in Main Street Macro.

The next NER Pulse will be released September 8, 2026. For upcoming release dates please refer to the calendar on the NER website.

The ADP National Employment Report and the NER Pulse are produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

About ADP Research
The mission of ADP Research is to make the future of work more productive through data-driven discovery. Companies, workers, and policy makers rely on our finely tuned data and unique perspective to make informed decisions that impact workplaces around the world.

To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about ADP Research, including employment and pay data, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://www.adpresearch.com.

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
ADP has been shaping the world of work with innovation and expertise for more than 75 years. As a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, ADP continuously works to solve business challenges for our clients and their workers, from simple, easy-to-use tools for small businesses to fully integrated platforms for global enterprises – and everything in between. Always Designing for People means we're focused on just that – people. We use our unmatched AI-driven insights and proven expertise to design innovative solutions that help people achieve greater success at work. More than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries rely on ADP's exceptional service to support their people and drive their business forward. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits, Compliance, and Payroll. Learn more at ADP.com.

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FAQ

What did the ADP NER Pulse show for U.S. job growth for the four weeks ending August 8, 2026 (ADP)?

For the four weeks ending August 8, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week. According to ADP, this figure comes from its preliminary, seasonally adjusted NER Pulse based on four-week moving-average, high-frequency payroll data.

How often is the ADP NER Pulse employment estimate released and at what time?

The ADP NER Pulse is typically released every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET. According to ADP, it publishes 12 weeks of historical employment estimates, except in weeks when the monthly ADP National Employment Report is issued using a reference week that includes the 12th day.

When is the next ADP NER Pulse update after August 8, 2026 scheduled for release?

The next NER Pulse update after the period ending August 8, 2026 is scheduled for September 8, 2026. According to ADP, future release dates are available on the NER website calendar for users tracking real-time employment trends.

What methodology does ADP use for the NER Pulse employment estimates in 2026?

The NER Pulse uses a four-week moving average to estimate week-over-week employment changes. According to ADP, the data are seasonally adjusted, based on high-frequency payroll information, and reported with a two-week lag to improve completeness and accuracy of real-time employment trends.