Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP)

http://www.fool.com/investing/dividends-income/2011/12/20/dividend-payers-in-technology.aspx

Acquiring businesses in key core segments, international growth potential

High dividend! Market will turn around

HIGH DIVIDENDS AS BONDS PLUMMET

This pick is on value and quality to me. ADP has shown some steady growth in price in a year or so but a slower growth in EPS. A P/E ratio over 21 right now tells me this growth isnt matched with earnings yet and may not prove steady over the next few months. I also would be worried with a quick ratio of 0.1 and low financial strength stats.

While it may take more time then expected, sooner or later employment will move up and so will interest rates. When this happens ADP will be able to increase profits and free cash flow from the double effect of these increases. They also have the ability to take advantage of the growing concern for retirement funding by offering 401k plans.

Established leader in a business-necessary field and regular payer of dividends.

ADP's growth is linked to employment growth in the US. US payrolls will grow even if actual employment is flat, however US employment will increase as economic growth accelerates.

There's a reason their quarterly numbers are more accurate than the government's. They're the most active player in employment, and I like their products/services.

This looks to be a steady sort of stock that will fit well into most portfolios. The increasing dividends help during downmarket times, and as employment increases in coming years it will help ADP's bottom line. Don't expect any massive sudden pops with this one, but it's a great choice for a long-term investment.

Hope will outperform earnings and fans of a long term ten bagger always atract a fanatic audience. The cloud has yet to bubble and while social media may falter, the clouds best earnings quarters are still well ahead of it. Look for a five year run on cloud.

Ask your friends and relative for their pay stub, you will find something in common - they are all prepared by ADP !

Do you know only four companies in the US has AAA credit rating? You are right, ADP is one of them...

The amount of $$$ ADP processing is growth with the size of the economy, so will its earning. (Oops, what if the economy of US not growing, maybe I should move out to somewhere !!!)

common sense

ADP will grow steadily as interest rates rise and employment grows. Also, they are a great dividend stock. So, they are a good buy now with strong financials and dividends and hold for growth over next 2-4 years.

AAA Credit Rating

Cash cow that can only get healthier as the economy improves and people go back to work.

Their business is simple, earn a cut by offer checking services to an unbelievable customer base. Add to this that they can invest and earn interest on the funds as they carry over from their customer to the payment of the checks and you can see how their profitability is stable. There isn't much at stake with ADP is, they hold high value with a solid business model, although growth may be a question.

Filling out my CAPS player with highly-ranked dividend payers.

dividend aristocrat.