State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 20,410,883 shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc.5.1% of the class as of June 30, 2026. This stake crosses the 5% threshold that requires institutional investors to file a Schedule 13G.
State Street reports no sole voting or dispositive power over ADP shares. It has shared voting power over 12,817,993 shares and shared dispositive power over 20,389,160 shares, primarily through its asset management subsidiaries such as SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and various State Street Global Advisors entities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:20,410,883 sharesPercent of class:5.1%Shared voting power:12,817,993 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership20,410,883 sharesADP common stock beneficially owned by State Street Corporation
Percent of class5.1%Percentage of ADP common stock class beneficially owned
Shared voting power12,817,993 sharesADP shares over which State Street has shared power to vote
Shared dispositive power20,389,160 sharesADP shares over which State Street has shared power to dispose
Filing date signed08/07/2026Date signed by Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Key Terms
beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940, +1 more
5 terms
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 20410883.00"
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 powerfinancial
"Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 12,817,993"
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 powerfinancial
"Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 20,389,160"
Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
investment adviser (IA)financial
"STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA)"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
FAQ
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What percentage of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) shares does State Street Corporation report owning?
State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 5.1% of ADP’s common stock. This corresponds to 20,410,883 shares and triggers the requirement to file a Schedule 13G as a large institutional holder.
How many ADP shares does State Street Corporation report as beneficially owned in this Schedule 13G?
State Street Corporation reports 20,410,883 shares of ADP common stock as beneficially owned. This total includes shares over which its investment management subsidiaries exercise shared voting and/or dispositive power.
What voting power does State Street Corporation have over ADP (symbol ADP) shares?
State Street reports no sole voting power and shared voting power over 12,817,993 ADP shares. These shared rights are exercised through its asset management subsidiaries listed in the Schedule 13G filing.
What dispositive power over ADP stock does State Street Corporation disclose?
State Street discloses no sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over 20,389,160 ADP shares. Shared dispositive power reflects authority, through subsidiaries, to direct how these shares may be disposed of.
Which State Street subsidiaries are involved in managing ADP (ADP) shares?
The filing lists several entities, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and multiple State Street Global Advisors entities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, each classified as an investment adviser (IA).
Does State Street report any other person with rights to ADP dividends or sale proceeds?
No. Under Item 6, State Street states “NOT APPLICABLE”, indicating it does not identify any other person with the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds relating to more than 5% of the ADP share class.
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)
06/30/2026
(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
12,817,993.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
20,389,160.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
20,410,883.00
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)
5.1 %
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:
20410883.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5.1 %
(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:
12,817,993
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
20,389,160
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
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.
