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Data last updated: Oct 02, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 02, 2026): Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) pays a $6.80 annual dividend ($1.70 quarterly), yielding 2.63% at $258.62/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-11. 23 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.63%
Annual Dividend: $6.80 per share
Payout Ratio: 59.5%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-11
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Technology
Years of Dividend History: 44
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. dividend has been a fixture for income-focused investors for decades, backed by a business that processes payroll and manages human capital for employers worldwide. The current yield sits at 2.53%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $6.80 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 11, 2026. ADP's beta of 0.83 places it below the broader market in volatility, which suits investors who prioritize steadiness over maximum income.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. pays out 59.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40–60%). ADP's two business segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization, deliver payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR outsourcing, services that employers need regardless of economic conditions, which supports the current payout level. The primary pressure on Automatic Data Processing, Inc. dividend safety would be any meaningful contraction in employer demand for outsourced HR services, which could compress earnings and tighten the headroom that the current payout ratio provides.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 12.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $1.30 to $6.32 over that window (2026 data is partial and excluded from this calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 4.6% in 2021, while the largest reached 19.7% in 2018, showing that the pace of growth has varied meaningfully from year to year.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +13.1% | $4.37 (2022) | $6.32 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +11.5% | $3.66 (2020) | $6.32 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +12.2% | $2.00 (2015) | $6.32 (2025) |
ADP stock fits dividend investors who want a combination of income and above-average dividend growth from a business with recurring, essential demand. The yield is moderate (2–4%) at 2.53%, and it currently sits above the 5-year average of 1.89%, meaning today's entry point delivers more income than the historical norm. The 12.0% annual growth rate over 14 years is the defining trait here: income compounds quickly even if the starting yield is not high. The trade-off is that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. does not offer a high starting yield, so investors who need maximum current income from day one will find the 2.53% limiting.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $1.7000 |
| 2026-06-12 | $1.7000 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1.7000 |
| 2025-12-12 | $1.7000 |
| 2025-09-12 | $1.5400 |
| 2025-06-13 | $1.5400 |
| 2025-03-14 | $1.5400 |
| 2024-12-13 | $1.5400 |
| 2024-09-13 | $1.4000 |
| 2024-06-14 | $1.4000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.1000 |
| 2025 | $6.3200 |
| 2024 | $5.7400 |
| 2023 | $5.1500 |
| 2022 | $4.3700 |
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