U.S. private employers added 18,500 jobs weekly in early Oct, slowing from prior weeks.

For the four weeks ending October 3, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 18,500 jobs per week, according to the ADP National Employment Report Pulse. This hiring pace slowed compared to previous weeks, where weekly job additions ranged from about 20,000 to 26,000. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted, reflecting trends in private sector employment. The next update is scheduled for October 27, 2026, providing ongoing insight into U.S. labor market conditions.

The ADP stock price on Pluang stands at USD 289.40 as of October 20, 2026, 19:11 WIB, showing a modest 0.83% gain in one day. This contrasts with the recent slowdown in U.S. private sector job additions reported for early October. Despite the slower hiring pace, investor sentiment on Pluang leans toward selling, with 100% of order activity in ADP shares being sell orders at this time.