ADP
Automatic Data Processing
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NASDAQ: ADP
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 11, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.6%
Payout ratio: 62%
Automatic Data Processing's last dividend payment of $1.7 per share was made to shareholders on record before Sep 11, 2026. At an annualized rate of $6.8 per share, the stock yields 2.58%.
ADP dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Automatic Data Processing Dividend yield
ADP has a dividend yield of 2.58% which is above the Industrials sector average but below the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 1.57%, Automatic Data Processing's dividend yield is 64% higher. Historically ADP's dividend yield has averaged at 2.1% in the last 5 years, which is below the current yield.
ADP Dividend history
Automatic Data Processing has been paying dividends for the last 35 years. According to our records ADP has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 10% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 21%.
Automatic Data Processing Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $1.7 | 2.53% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $1.7 | 2.94% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1.7 | 3.11% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1.7 | 2.38% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $1.54 | 2.1% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.54 | 1.96% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.54 | 2.02% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.54 | 1.93% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.4 | 2.02% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.4 | 2.25% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $1.4 | 2.17% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $1.4 | 2.24% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $1.25 | 2% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $1.25 | 2.23% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $1.25 | 2.09% |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $1.25 | 1.68% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $1.04 | 1.72% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $1.04 | 1.88% |
| Mar 10, 2022 | $1.04 | 1.88% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $1.04 | 1.65% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.93 | 1.83% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | $0.93 | 1.85% |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.93 | 2.03% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.93 | 2.13% |
| Sep 10, 2020 | $0.91 | 2.76% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $0.91 | 2.46% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.91 | 2.61% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.91 | 1.96% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.79 | 1.97% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.79 | 1.86% |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.79 | 1.97% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.79 | 2.03% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.69 | 1.8% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.69 | 1.87% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.63 | 2.05% |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.63 | 2.02% |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.09% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.22% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.12% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.57 | 2.21% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.53 | 2.36% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.53 | 2.38% |
| Mar 9, 2016 | $0.53 | 2.38% |
| Dec 9, 2015 | $0.53 | 2.35% |
| Sep 9, 2015 | $0.49 | 15.2% |
| Jun 10, 2015 | $0.49 | 13.99% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.49 | 13.84% |
Automatic Data Processing dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ADP has a payout ratio of 62% which is higher than the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Industrials sector average of 33.9%, Automatic Data Processing's payout ratio is 83% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ADP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSP Insperity Inc | 5.09% | $2.4 | N/A |
| FNF Fidelity National Financial Inc | 5% | $2.08 | 72.2% |
| PAYX Paychex Inc | 4.42% | $4.54 | 92.7% |
| ACN Accenture plc - Class A | 3.62% | $6.52 | 51.6% |
| IRM Iron Mountain Inc | 3.03% | $3.46 | 245.1% |
| ADP Automatic Data Processing Inc | 2.6% | $6.8 | 62% |
| EFX Equifax Inc | 1.79% | $2.68 | 46.8% |
| TNET Trinet Group Inc | 1.76% | $1.13 | 30.1% |
| INTU Intuit Inc | 1.71% | $4.8 | 29% |
| BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc | 1.01% | $0.32 | 23% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Automatic Data Processing pay a dividend?
Yes, Automatic Data Processing has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. ADP has been paying dividends since 1992.
When was ADP's last dividend?
Automatic Data Processing's last regular dividend was on Sep 11, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.7 per share.
How much dividend does Automatic Data Processing pay (per share)?
ADP has paid dividend of $6.8 per share in the last year.
What is Automatic Data Processing's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Automatic Data Processing is 2.58%.
How often does Automatic Data Processing pay dividends?
Automatic Data Processing pays dividends quarterly.
What is Automatic Data Processing's dividend payout ratio?
Automatic Data Processing's dividend payout ratio is 62%.
Does Automatic Data Processing pay a good dividend?
Automatic Data Processing's dividend yield is above the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.