Goldman Sachs Upgrades ADP (ADP) to Buy, Stong Earnings Power

October 5, 2012 7:20 AM EDT
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Price: $272.96 -1.18%

Rating Summary:
    5 Buy, 19 Hold, 4 Sell

Rating Trend: Up Up

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    Up: 13 | Down: 14 | New: 11
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Goldman Sachs upgraded ADP (NASDAQ: ADP) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $68.00 (from $53.00).

The firm cited stronger cycle-to-cycle earnings power, superior capital allocation and defensive characteristics. The firm sees ADP improving earnings power 50% in the current employment cycle. On capital allocation, the company has used more than 90% of its free cash flow on share repurchases and dividends. In additon, 90% revenue retention which keeps revenue stable during downturns.

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Shares of ADP closed at $58.90 yesterday.


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