Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.04
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
91.6%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
31 years
ADM Dividend Income Check
Safety
91.6% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
31 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
ADM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$2.04
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout91.6%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout20.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak31 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return65.7%
5Y Total Return30.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,05910Y ago$24,56020Y ago$23,312
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ADM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
ADM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company distributes 91.6% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ADM has raised its dividend for 31 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ADM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 30.6%, with dividends contributing 13.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,560 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
ADM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.07
Avg/Payment$0.4535
Latest Change+2.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | ↑ +2.0% | 2.99% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 3.50% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 3.34% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 4.18% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.5100 | ↑ +2.0% | 4.38% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 3.76% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 3.29% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.5000 | — | 3.16% | Jun 5, 2024 |
ADM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#7 of 8
Safety
At Risk
91.6% payout
Streak
31Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $37.6B | 2.6% | 91.6% | 31 | At Risk |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $24.5B | 2.2% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 INGRIngredion Incorporat… | $6.7B | 3.0% | 28.9% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TSNTyson Foods, Inc. | $24.2B | 2.9% | 1.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.7B | 9.9% | 58.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc… | $3.6B | 8.9% | 27.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SFDSmithfield Foods, In… | $10.3B | 3.9% | 40.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $11.4B | 5.6% | 1.3% | 34 | Sustainable |
ADM Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.23 | 91.5% | 1.09x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $3.65 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 12.5% | 4 | $6.43 | 28.0% | 3.57x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | 8.1% | 4 | $7.71 | 20.8% | 4.82x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $1.48 | 2.8% | 4 | $4.79 | 30.9% | 3.24x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.44 | 2.9% | 4 | $3.15 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $1.40 | 4.5% | 4 | $2.44 | 57.4% | 1.74x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $1.34 | 4.7% | 4 | $3.19 | 42.0% | 2.38x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.79 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 2.6% |
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Start ComparisonADM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ADM stock.
How much dividend does ADM pay per share?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ADM's next ex-dividend date?
ADM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ADM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ADM's dividend safe?
ADM's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +91.6% and FCF payout ratio of +20.3%. With 31 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ADM a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 31 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ADM pay dividends?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ADM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ADM five years ago would be worth approximately $13,059 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ADM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ADM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.