AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of ADP during the latest reporting period was First Eagle U.S. Value, which increased its reported ADP position by approximately $380.07M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in ADP exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $590.21M in reported ADP exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,870,594 | 2,849,784 | $579,019,117 |
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 589,000 | 646,820 | $131,420,888 |
| Q1 2026 | Giverny Capital | Buy | 419,090 | 419,090 | $85,150,706 |
| Q1 2026 | Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Buy | 13,655 | 124,436 | $25,282,906 |
| Q1 2026 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 12,501 | 13,591 | $2,761,419 |
Frequently asked questions about ADP activity
Which institutional owners are buying ADP?
Institutional owners buying ADP include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in ADP activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in ADP compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in ADP increasing?
Institutional interest in ADP can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.