Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.58
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
59.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
43 years
ADP Dividend Income Check
Safety
59.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
43 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
ADP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$6.58
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout52.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak43 years
3Y CAGR13.1%
5Y CAGR11.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return-6.5%
5Y Total Return44.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,46910Y ago$34,68320Y ago$85,398
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.
ADP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
ADP Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. distributes 59.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 52.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ADP has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 13.1% and 5-year CAGR of 11.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ADP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 44.7%, with dividends contributing 13.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,683 today.
ADP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$27.72
Avg/Payment$1.3860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026Latest | $1.7000 | — | 2.53% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $1.7000 | — | 2.94% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1.7000 | — | 3.11% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.7000 | ↑ +10.4% | 2.38% | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $1.5400 | — | 2.10% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.5400 | — | 1.96% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.5400 | — | 2.02% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.5400 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.93% | Jan 1, 2025 |
ADP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
59.5% payout
Streak
43Y
11.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ADPAutomatic Data Proce… | $105.4B | 2.5% | 59.5% | 43 | Sustainable |
1st  PAYXPaychex, Inc. | $37.2B | 4.2% | 90.3% | 15 | At Risk |
3rd  GGenpact Limited | $5.7B | 2.0% | 21.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
 PAYCPaycom Software, Inc… | $12.1B | 0.7% | 18.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 INTUIntuit Inc. | $78.5B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
 TNETTriNet Group, Inc. | $3.0B | 1.7% | 33.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
ADP Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $5.10 | — | 3 | $10.95 | 46.6% | 2.15x | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $6.32 | 10.1% | 4 | $9.98 | 63.3% | 1.58x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $5.74 | 11.5% | 4 | $9.10 | 63.1% | 1.59x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $5.15 | 17.8% | 4 | $8.21 | 62.7% | 1.59x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $4.37 | 14.1% | 4 | $7.00 | 62.4% | 1.60x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $3.83 | 4.6% | 4 | $6.07 | 63.1% | 1.58x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $3.66 | 11.6% | 4 | $5.70 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $3.28 | 17.1% | 4 | $5.24 | 62.6% | 1.60x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $2.80 | 19.7% | 4 | $4.25 | 65.9% | 1.52x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $2.34 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.85 | 60.8% | 1.65x | 1.4% |
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ADP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ADP stock.
How much dividend does ADP pay per share?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ADP's next ex-dividend date?
ADP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ADP typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ADP's dividend safe?
ADP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.5% and FCF payout ratio of +52.8%. With 43 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ADP a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ADP pay dividends?
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $6.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ADP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ADP five years ago would be worth approximately $14,469 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ADP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ADP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.