Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
ADM42 yrs growthConsumer Defensive · Stock · quarterly payer
$83.37
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
2.49%
Annual Dividend
$2.08
Payout Ratio
92%
5-Yr Growth
7.2%
Ex-Date
May 20, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
ADM Dividend Safety Score
91/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak42 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage92% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage64% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.46
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is ADM a good dividend stock?
YesArcher-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.49% ($2.08/yr), with 42 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 42 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 7.2% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (92%)
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.49%
- Payout Ratio
- 92%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.08
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 7.2%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 20, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 42
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.60
- Market Cap
- $40.2B
- P/E Ratio
- 37.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 36%
- 52-Week Range
- $46.81 – $85.37
- Dividend Safety
- A · 91/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.5200 | regular |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.5200 | regular |
| Nov 19, 2025 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Aug 20, 2025 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Feb 18, 2025 | — | $0.5100 | regular |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 15, 2024 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2024 | — | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2023 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| May 16, 2023 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Feb 8, 2023 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $2.08 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$52.00
Annual$208.00
Monthly avg$17.33
