ADP’s 85.56% Volume Surge Propels 166th Market Rank as Institutions Bet Big on Earnings Momentum and Dividend Growth

On August 13, 2025, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) saw a trading volume of 0.71 billion, a 85.56% surge from the prior day, ranking 166th in market activity. Institutional investor Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased its stake by 8.5%, holding 55,299 shares valued at $16.896 million. The company reported Q2 earnings of $2.26 per share, exceeding estimates, with revenue rising 6.3% year-over-year to $5.13 billion. ADP announced a quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share, yielding 2.0% annually, payable on October 1.

Analysts highlighted ADP’s strong earnings and international expansion, while short interest in the stock declined 9.9% in the last month, signaling improved investor sentiment. Institutional ownership now accounts for 79.37% of shares, with key funds like AlphaCore Capital and Toronto Dominion Bank boosting holdings. The stock’s 52-week range of $258.63 to $329.93 reflects steady performance despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

The backtested strategy of purchasing the top 500 high-volume stocks and holding for one day from 2022 to 2025 yielded a 20.15% total return, underscoring the potential of volume-driven trading in capturing short-term momentum. ADP’s consistent dividend growth and market position in HCM services position it as a key player in the evolving financial landscape.