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Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP)

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Income Statement

Automatic Data Processing Inc., consolidated income statement

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2016
Revenues, other than interest on funds held for clients and PEO revenues 9,768,600 9,538,100 9,375,800 8,985,200 8,518,100 8,234,000
Interest on funds held for clients 422,400 545,200 561,900 466,500 397,400 377,300
Professional Employer Organization (PEO) revenues 4,814,400 4,506,500 4,237,500 3,874,100 3,464,300 3,056,500
Revenues 15,005,400 14,589,800 14,175,200 13,325,800 12,379,800 11,667,800
Operating expenses (7,520,700) (7,404,100) (7,145,900) (6,937,900) (6,416,100) (6,025,000)
Systems development and programming costs (716,600) (674,100) (636,300) (630,200) (627,500) (603,700)
Depreciation and amortization (403,000) (366,900) (304,400) (274,500) (226,200) (211,600)
Costs of revenues (8,640,300) (8,445,100) (8,086,600) (7,842,600) (7,269,800) (6,840,300)
Gross profit 6,365,100 6,144,700 6,088,600 5,483,200 5,110,000 4,827,500
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (3,040,500) (3,003,000) (3,064,200) (2,971,500) (2,783,200) (2,637,000)
Operating income 3,324,600 3,141,700 3,024,400 2,511,700 2,326,800 2,190,500
Interest expense (59,700) (107,100) (129,900) (102,700) (80,000) (56,200)
Interest income on corporate funds 36,500 84,500 97,600 83,500 76,700 62,400
Realized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net 11,300 12,900 (900) (2,500) 2,200 (5,000)
Impairment of assets (19,900) (29,900) (12,100) — — —
Gain on sale of assets 8,100 5,800 4,100 700 — 13,900
Gain on sale of investment 1,700 200 15,700 — — —
Gain on sale of business — — — — 205,400 29,100
Non-service components of pension income (expense), net 58,600 74,500 6,700 (319,600) — —
Other income (expense), net 96,300 148,000 111,100 (237,900) 284,300 100,400
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 3,361,200 3,182,600 3,005,600 2,171,100 2,531,100 2,234,700
Provision for income taxes (762,700) (716,100) (712,800) (550,300) (797,700) (741,300)
Net earnings from continuing operations 2,598,500 2,466,500 2,292,800 1,620,800 1,733,400 1,493,400
Net loss from discontinued operations — — — — — (900)
Net earnings 2,598,500 2,466,500 2,292,800 1,620,800 1,733,400 1,492,500

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30).


Total revenues exhibited a consistent upward trajectory over the six-year period, increasing from 11.67 billion USD in 2016 to 15.01 billion USD in 2021. This growth was driven primarily by strong performance in Professional Employer Organization (PEO) revenues and core service revenues, while interest on funds held for clients showed more volatility.

Revenue Stream Analysis
PEO revenues demonstrated the most aggressive growth, rising from 3.06 billion USD in 2016 to 4.81 billion USD in 2021, indicating a significant expansion of this business segment. Revenues from other sources, excluding interest and PEO, grew steadily from 8.23 billion USD to 9.77 billion USD. In contrast, interest on funds held for clients peaked in 2019 at 561.9 million USD before declining to 422.4 million USD by 2021, suggesting sensitivity to fluctuating interest rate environments.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Management
Gross profit grew from 4.83 billion USD in 2016 to 6.37 billion USD in 2021. While costs of revenues increased in absolute terms, operating income grew more rapidly, rising from 2.19 billion USD to 3.32 billion USD. This suggests a scalable business model where revenue growth is outpacing the growth of operating expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses remained relatively controlled, growing from 2.64 billion USD to 3.04 billion USD over the period.
Net Earnings and Non-Operating Volatility
Net earnings increased from 1.49 billion USD in 2016 to 2.60 billion USD in 2021. A notable dip occurred in 2018, where net earnings fell to 1.62 billion USD, largely attributable to a significant non-service component of pension expense totaling 319.6 million USD. Subsequent years showed a recovery and steady growth. Recent years also saw the introduction of asset impairments, starting in 2019, which created a recurring drag on pre-tax earnings.
Profitability Ratios and Margins
The trend in operating income indicates improving operating margins. The progression from 2.19 billion USD in 2016 to 3.32 billion USD in 2021 reflects an increase in the conversion of revenue to operating profit. Net earnings followed a similar positive trend, though the bottom line was periodically influenced by non-recurring items such as gains on the sale of businesses in 2016 and 2017, and pension adjustments in 2018.

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