ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for June 20, 2026

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Rhea-AI Summary

ADP (ADP) reported that U.S. private employers added an average of 21,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending June 20, 2026, based on the NER Pulse. Hiring slowed for a second week. These seasonally adjusted estimates use a four-week moving average and are preliminary.

News Market Reaction – ADP

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In the Jul 7 session, ADP gained 2.55%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

ADP’s latest NER Pulse shows U.S. private employers adding an average of 21,000 jobs per week into J...

Analysis

ADP’s latest NER Pulse shows U.S. private employers adding an average of 21,000 jobs per week into June 20, 2026, extending a slowdown in hiring. Investors may watch upcoming releases for confirmation of trend shifts in labor demand.

Key Figures

Average weekly job gain: 21,000 jobs per week Average weekly job gain: 24,250 jobs per week Average weekly job gain: 30,750 jobs per week +5 more

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Average weekly job gain 21,000 jobs per week Four weeks ending June 20, 2026

Average weekly job gain 24,250 jobs per week Four weeks ending June 13, 2026

Average weekly job gain 30,750 jobs per week Four weeks ending June 6, 2026

Average weekly job gain 26,500 jobs per week Four weeks ending May 30, 2026

Average weekly job gain 29,000 jobs per week Four weeks ending May 23, 2026

Average weekly job gain 30,500 jobs per week Four weeks ending May 16, 2026

Average weekly job gain 35,750 jobs per week Four weeks ending May 9, 2026

Average weekly job gain 40,750 jobs per week Four weeks ending May 2, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 01	employment report	Positive	+5.3%	Monthly ADP National Employment Report showed 98,000 June job gains and pay growth.
Jun 29	earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.6%	Announcement of Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings release date and conference call details.
Jun 23	employment estimate	Positive	+2.8%	NER Pulse preliminary estimate showed a pickup in hiring into early June.
Jun 16	employment estimate	Negative	-0.6%	NER Pulse indicated employment growth slowing for the fourth consecutive week.
Jun 09	employment estimate	Neutral	+0.5%	NER Pulse showed moderating but still positive private-sector job growth into late May.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent labor-report and scheduling headlines have usually seen ADP shares move in the same direction as the apparent tone of the news.

Key Terms

four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted, high-frequency data, two-week lag

4 terms

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 and have a two-week lag"

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.

high-frequency data technical

"These estimates are based on ADP's finely tuned, high-frequency data."

High-frequency data are streams of very frequent, time-stamped information about market activity — for example prices, trade sizes, and order flow updated many times per second. Investors use it like a high-speed camera to see short-lived patterns and reactions that slower reports miss, helping with rapid trading decisions, measuring market liquidity, and detecting unusual activity that can affect short-term risk and execution costs.

two-week lag technical

"The data is seasonally adjusted and have a two-week lag"

A two-week lag is a fixed delay of about 14 days between when an action, event, or measurement occurs and when its effects are recorded, reported, or take effect. For investors it matters because that delay can make data appear out of date, slow reaction to market changes, and temporarily mask trends—like receiving a two-week-old weather report when you need current conditions to make a plan.

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07/07/2026 - 08:15 AM

ROSELAND, N.J., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending June 20, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 21,000 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

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

Week ending	Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)
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
5/16/2026	30,500
5/9/2026	35,750
5/2/2026	40,750
4/25/2026	33,000
4/18/2026	30,250
4/11/2026	39,250
4/4/2026	40,250

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 July 14, 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.

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People, ADP National Employment Report, and ADP Research are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What did ADP's NER Pulse show for U.S. job growth for June 20, 2026?

ADP’s NER Pulse showed U.S. private employers added an average of 21,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending June 20, 2026. According to ADP, these are seasonally adjusted, preliminary estimates based on a four-week moving average.

How did hiring trends change in the latest ADP NER Pulse for June 20, 2026?

Hiring slowed for a second week in the latest ADP NER Pulse ending June 20, 2026. According to ADP, the four-week moving average fell from 24,250 to 21,000 jobs added per week between June 13 and June 20, 2026.

What is the ADP NER Pulse and how is it calculated?

The ADP NER Pulse is a weekly estimate of week-over-week employment change using a four-week moving average. According to ADP, it uses high-frequency, seasonally adjusted payroll data with a two-week lag to provide more complete real-time employment trend estimates.

When is the ADP NER Pulse for June 2026 data released to the public?

The ADP NER Pulse is released every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, including the June 2026 readings. According to ADP, the report appears in the ADP Media Center, ADP Research, and Main Street Macro shortly after the scheduled release time.

Where can investors find historical data for the ADP NER Pulse?

Investors can access 12 weeks of historical ADP NER Pulse data on ADP Research and related platforms. According to ADP, each weekly release includes the latest four-week moving average and past data, helping users track short-term private employment trends.

When is the next ADP NER Pulse release after the June 20, 2026 estimate?

The next ADP NER Pulse after the June 20, 2026 estimate is scheduled for July 14, 2026. According to ADP, future release dates are listed on the National Employment Report website’s calendar for investor and analyst reference.

Who produces the ADP National Employment Report and NER Pulse data?

The ADP National Employment Report and NER Pulse are produced by ADP Research with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. According to ADP, this collaboration uses finely tuned, high-frequency payroll data to estimate seasonally adjusted U.S. private employment changes.