Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.21
ADT Inc. (ADT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
31.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
ADT Dividend Income Check
Safety
31.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.8% and trend is rising.
ADT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout31.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR16.3%
5Y CAGR9.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield11.7%
Total Shareholder Yield14.8%
1Y Total Return-14.1%
5Y Total Return-19.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,01910Y ago$7,20320Y ago$7,203
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ADT's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ADT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
ADT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ADT Inc. distributes 31.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ADT has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.3% and 5-year CAGR of 9.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ADT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 11.7% buyback yield, 14.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -19.8%, with dividends contributing 9.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,203 today.
ADT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.91
Avg/Payment$0.0453
Latest Change+9.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.98% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.0550 | — | 3.45% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.0550 | — | 2.71% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.0550 | — | 2.49% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.0550 | — | 2.67% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.0550 | — | 3.01% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.0550 | — | 3.03% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0550 | — | 2.86% | Oct 4, 2024 |
ADT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#1 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
31.4% payout
Streak
3Y
9.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.8%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ADTADT Inc. | $5.2B | 3.0% | 31.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  ALLEAllegion plc | $11.8B | 1.5% | 27.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 NSSCNapco Security Techn… | $1.5B | 0.9% | 31.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 REZIResideo Technologies… | $6.0B | 0.6% | — | 2 | Unknown |
3rd  JCIJohnson Controls Int… | $85.2B | 1.1% | 29.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 GOOGLAlphabet Inc. | $4.8T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
ADT Annual Dividend History (2015–2026)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.22 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.67 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 2.8% |
| 2024 | $0.22 | 57.1% | 4 | $0.52 | 42.3% | 2.36x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.48 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 73.7% | 1.36x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.14 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.41 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.14 | -83.3% | 4 | $-0.82 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | 500.0% | 4 | $-0.57 | — | — | 10.7% |
| 2018 | $0.14 | — | 4 | $-0.81 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.46 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ADT stock.
How much dividend does ADT pay per share?
ADT Inc. (ADT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ADT's next ex-dividend date?
ADT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ADT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ADT's dividend safe?
ADT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +31.4% and FCF payout ratio of +8.8%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ADT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, ADT Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ADT pay dividends?
ADT Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ADT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ADT five years ago would be worth approximately $8,019 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ADT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ADT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.