ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, has been recognized once again by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" in its 2026 ranking. This milestone marks ADP's 20th appearance on the prestigious annual list, which evaluates corporate reputation based on key factors such as product and service quality, global business effectiveness, and innovation.
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ADP's repeated inclusion in FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list demonstrates its enduring reputation as a trusted partner in transforming the world of work. The company prioritizes keeping people at the center of its innovations, especially as advancements in technology reshape workforce dynamics.
"We're honored to receive such notable recognition of our efforts to help people achieve greater success at work, a focus that's always been core to ADP," said Maria Black, president and chief executive officer of ADP. "As people and technology continue to grow together and transform the workforce, we're more focused than ever on keeping people at the center. That means finding new ways to amplify human creativity and connection by applying AI to empower their contributions and solve true pain points. By building an easier, smarter and more human world of work, we can help move people closer to the work they love to do and the greatest impact they can make."
The FORTUNE ranking, conducted in collaboration with Korn Ferry, evaluates leading companies from the largest U.S. firms by revenue and qualifying global enterprises from the FORTUNE Global 500 database. The methodology involves ratings from industry insiders on multiple dimensions of corporate performance and reputation.
This year's list appears in the February/March 2026 issue of FORTUNE magazine, available on newsstands starting February 17th.
About ADP
ADP has been shaping the world of work with innovation and expertise for more than 75 years. As a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, ADP continuously works to solve business challenges for our clients and their workers, from simple, easy-to-use tools for small businesses to fully integrated platforms for global enterprises — and everything in between. Always Designing for People means we're focused on just that – people. We use our unmatched AI-driven insights and proven expertise to design innovative solutions that help people achieve greater success at work. More than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries rely on ADP's exceptional service to support their people and drive their business forward. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits, Compliance, and Payroll.
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