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Data last updated: Aug 18, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 18, 2026): Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) pays a $6.64 annual dividend ($1.70 quarterly), yielding 2.50% at $266.06/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-11. 23 consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.50%
Annual Dividend: $6.64 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 investors drawn to the payroll and human capital management space. ADP currently yields 2.45%, paying $6.64 per share annually in quarterly installments, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 11, 2026. The last quarterly payment was $1.70 per share. With a beta of 0.823, ADP stock moves less than the broader market, 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 operates across payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR outsourcing, services that businesses rely on continuously, which supports the current payout level. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. dividend safety holds up well at this ratio, though the payout sits near the upper boundary of the moderate range, leaving less cushion than a lower-ratio payer would carry.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 12.0% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $1.2951 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, which shows that even in slower years, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. kept the streak alive rather than freezing the payout.
| 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 fits dividend investors who want a growing payout from a business with recurring, essential demand. The current yield of 2.45% falls in the moderate (2-4%) range and sits above the 5-year average of 1.87%, meaning today's entry point delivers more income than the historical norm. Twenty-three consecutive years of increases at a 12.0% CAGR is the defining trait here: growth has been fast, not just steady. The trade-off is that Automatic Data Processing, Inc. stock is not a high-yield play. Investors get compounding dividend growth backed by payroll and HR outsourcing demand, but the starting income is modest.
| 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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