Additionally, Magliulo exercised stock options to acquire 851 shares at a price of $206.86 per share, totaling $176,037. Following these transactions, Magliulo now holds 11,016.543 shares directly. These transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2024. ADP maintains a strong dividend track record, having raised dividends for 26 consecutive years with a current yield of 2.14%. For deeper insights into ADP's valuation metrics and 13 additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro. ADP maintains a strong dividend track record, having raised dividends for 26 consecutive years with a current yield of 2.14%. For deeper insights into ADP's valuation metrics and 13 additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
Additionally, Magliulo exercised stock options to acquire 851 shares at a price of $206.86 per share, totaling $176,037. Following these transactions, Magliulo now holds 11,016.543 shares directly. These transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in September 2024.
In other recent news, Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) reported a 7% increase in revenue and a 12% rise in earnings per share (EPS) in the first quarter, exceeding market expectations. This robust performance is attributed to the successful acquisition of WorkForce Software (ETR:SOWGn) and strong results in the Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization segments. ADP also raised its annual dividend rate, marking its 50th consecutive year of dividend growth, joining the esteemed 'Dividend Kings'.
Analysts from TD (TSX:TD) Cowen, Stifel, and RBC (TSX:RY) Capital have maintained their Hold and Sector Perform ratings on ADP shares, while raising their price targets, reflecting the company's consistent performance and robust bookings. ADP has updated its revenue growth projection for fiscal year 2025 to 6-7%, an increase of approximately $200 million, attributed to the WorkForce Software acquisition and strong first-quarter results. However, the expected improvement in EBIT margin has been revised downward from an increase of 60-80 basis points year-over-year to 30-50 basis points, due to around $50 million in acquisition-related headwinds.
ADP also announced executive changes with John C. Ayala, the current Chief Operating Officer, set to leave his role, and Joseph DeSilva, currently President of Global Sales at ADP, stepping into the role of Executive Vice President, North America and Chief of Operations. Lastly, ADP introduced ADP Lyric, a new global human capital management platform. These are recent developments shaping ADP's business operations and future trajectory.
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