Report 28 Jan 2026

ADP - Vendor Profile - Worldwide

ADP is a global leader in human capital management, delivering comprehensive HCM and payroll solutions to over 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries. This Vendor Profile examines ADP’s strategy, performance, and product portfolio as the company drives cloud and AI-driven transformation.

Snapshot

  • Positioning: largest BPO provider; top SaaS contender with RUN, ADP Workforce Now, and ADP Lyric HCM
  • Geographic focus: predominantly US-centric (≈88% of revenues), with a strong presence in Canada and Europe

Key insights

  • Strategy & growth: ADP prioritizes best-in-class HCM technology, outsourced HR expertise, and global scale. This Vendor Profile highlights the migration to cloud subscription revenue and investments in AI (ADP Assist, DataCloud).
  • Product momentum: Lyric HCM (enterprise) and enhanced mobile/GenAI features drive higher contract values and retention.
  • Financial & market view: Upper single-digit revenue growth in FY25; Employer Services and PEO Services are the primary drivers.
  • M&A & partnerships: Recent acquisitions (WorkForce Software, Pequity, Sora) and alliances (SAP, Fiserv)

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