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Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP) common stock ownership was reported by State Street Corporation, which reported beneficial ownership of 19,605,453 shares, or 4.9% of the class, as of September 30, 2026. State Street reported shared voting power over 11,950,112 shares and shared dispositive power over 19,584,260 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The report identifies State Street investment-adviser subsidiaries in connection with the securities.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:19,605,453 sharesPercent of class:4.9%Shared voting power:11,950,112 shares+1 more
4 metrics
Beneficially owned shares19,605,453 sharesADP common stock as of September 30, 2026
Percent of class4.9%State Street's reported beneficial ownership
Shared voting power11,950,112 sharesADP common stock
Shared dispositive power19,584,260 sharesADP common stock
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Shared Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power
3 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared Voting Powerregulatory
"Shared Voting Power 11,950,112"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
Shared Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 19,584,260"
FAQ
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How many ADP shares did State Street report owning?
State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 19,605,453 ADP common shares, representing 4.9% of the class as of September 30, 2026.
What voting and disposition power did State Street report over ADP shares?
State Street reported shared voting power over 11,950,112 shares and shared dispositive power over 19,584,260 shares. It reported no sole voting or sole dispositive power.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
053015103
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
053015103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
11,950,112.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
19,584,260.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
19,605,453.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
ONE ADP BLVD MAIL STOP C421, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY, 07068
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
053015103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
19605453.00
(b)
Percent of class:
4.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
11,950,112
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
19,584,260
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, AUSTRALIA, LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);STATE STREET SAUDI ARABIA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
