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Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP). During the week, the ADP dropped -5.58 points, or -2.10%, and closed at 260.44 on Friday, January 16, 2026. Weekly volume was 10% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See ADP long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 26, 2023 at 201.46 and reached 329.93 on June 6, 2025. ADP gained -128.47 points, or -63.77%, in 110 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 222.71 and resistance is at 354.03. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See ADP medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 6, 2025 at 329.93 and reached 247.18 on November 19, 2025. ADP lost 82.75 points, or 25.08%, in 23 weeks. The price is now at the 16.02% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ADP weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since June 20, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See ADP short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on November 19, 2025 at 247.18 and reached 268.08 on January 9, 2026. ADP gained -20.90 points, or -8.46%, in 51 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 253.19 and resistance is at 268.15. An Ascending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat resistance line and rising support line. The higher lows indicate an increasing demand and give the ascending triangle definitive bullish bias. An Ascending Triangle usually represents an accumulation stage in bullish market. An Ascending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in an uptrend, but it may also mark a reversal in a downtrend. Use the following link to access a Ascending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Ascending Triangle pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See ADP daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
The price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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