Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) Dividend
42 yrs growthArcher-Daniels-Midland Company · Consumer Defensive · Farm Products · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or $2.08 a year, a 2.94% yield at its $71.60 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December. It has raised its dividend 42 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.
Forward Yield
2.94%
Annual Dividend
$2.08
Payout Ratio
40%
5-Yr Growth
7.2%
Ex-Date
Aug 19, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about ADM's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has a forward dividend yield of 2.94%, based on an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and a share price of $71.60.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (93 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
- ADM has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
- ADM's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 19, 2026, for a dividend of $0.52 per share.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM pays out 40% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- ADM's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.2% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ADM is $51.52 per share, 28% below the $71.60 share price, so ADM screens as overvalued.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has raised its regular dividend 46 times and cut it 2 times across the 174 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 2.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 7, 1997.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in January in 4 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.0%, was declared on Feb 2, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "ADM Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ADM
Is ADM a good dividend stock?
YesArcher-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.94% ($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
- Comfortable payout ratio (40%)
- Strong 7.2% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Single-stock concentration risk — diversify
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.94%
- Payout Ratio
- 40%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.08
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 7.2%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 42
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.61
- Market Cap
- $34.1B
- P/E Ratio
- 14.0
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 24%
- 52-Week Range
- $55.58 – $88.75
- Dividend Safety
- A · 93/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
ADM dividend raises and cuts
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) has raised its regular dividend 46 times and cut it 2 times across the 174 payments on record since 1983. Its most recent change was a 2.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 7, 1997.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Raise | $0.510 → $0.520 | +2.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.510 | +2.0% |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Raise | $0.450 → $0.500 | +11.1% |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Raise | $0.400 → $0.450 | +12.5% |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Raise | $0.370 → $0.400 | +8.1% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Raise | $0.360 → $0.370 | +2.8% |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.360 | +2.9% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Raise | $0.335 → $0.350 | +4.5% |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Raise | $0.320 → $0.335 | +4.7% |
| Feb 16, 2017 | Raise | $0.300 → $0.320 | +6.7% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Raise | $0.280 → $0.300 | +7.1% |
| Feb 12, 2015 | Raise | $0.240 → $0.280 | +16.7% |
Show all 48 changes since 1983
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2014 | Raise | $0.190 → $0.240 | +26.3% |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Raise | $0.175 → $0.190 | +8.6% |
| Nov 15, 2011 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.175 | +9.4% |
| Feb 15, 2011 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.160 | +6.7% |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Raise | $0.140 → $0.150 | +7.1% |
| Feb 17, 2009 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.140 | +7.7% |
| Feb 14, 2008 | Raise | $0.115 → $0.130 | +13.0% |
| Feb 14, 2007 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.115 | +15.0% |
| Feb 15, 2006 | Raise | $0.0850 → $0.100 | +17.6% |
| Feb 15, 2005 | Raise | $0.0750 → $0.0850 | +13.3% |
| Feb 11, 2004 | Raise | $0.0600 → $0.0750 | +25.0% |
| Aug 15, 2002 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0600 | +20.0% |
| Nov 7, 2001 | Raise | $0.0476 → $0.0500 | +5.0% |
| Nov 8, 2000 | Raise | $0.0454 → $0.0476 | +5.0% |
| Nov 3, 1999 | Raise | $0.0432 → $0.0454 | +5.0% |
| Nov 4, 1998 | Raise | $0.0411 → $0.0432 | +5.0% |
| Feb 4, 1998 | Raise | $0.0392 → $0.0411 | +5.0% |
| Aug 6, 1997 | Raise | $0.0376 → $0.0392 | +4.2% |
| May 7, 1997 | Cut | $0.0392 → $0.0376 | −4.0% |
| Nov 6, 1996 | Raise | $0.0373 → $0.0392 | +5.0% |
| Nov 1, 1995 | Raise | $0.0178 → $0.0373 | +110.0% |
| Jan 30, 1995 | Cut | $0.0180 → $0.0178 | −1.3% |
| Oct 31, 1994 | Raise | $0.0113 → $0.0180 | +59.6% |
| Nov 1, 1993 | Raise | $0.0107 → $0.0113 | +5.0% |
| Nov 2, 1992 | Raise | $0.0102 → $0.0107 | +5.0% |
| Nov 4, 1991 | Raise | $0.0097 → $0.0102 | +5.0% |
| Nov 5, 1990 | Raise | $0.0093 → $0.0097 | +5.0% |
| Jan 29, 1990 | Raise | $0.0062 → $0.0093 | +50.0% |
| Nov 6, 1989 | Raise | $0.0059 → $0.0062 | +5.0% |
| Oct 31, 1988 | Raise | $0.0056 → $0.0059 | +5.0% |
| Nov 2, 1987 | Raise | $0.0053 → $0.0056 | +5.0% |
| Oct 27, 1986 | Raise | $0.0051 → $0.0053 | +5.0% |
| Jul 28, 1986 | Raise | $0.0048 → $0.0051 | +7.1% |
| Oct 28, 1985 | Raise | $0.0045 → $0.0048 | +5.0% |
| Oct 29, 1984 | Raise | $0.0043 → $0.0045 | +5.0% |
| Oct 31, 1983 | Raise | $0.0041 → $0.0043 | +5.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADM a good dividend stock?
Yes. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.94% ($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.
Is ADM undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ADM's fair value is about $51.52 versus a $71.60 share price — so it looks overvalued (-28% vs. fair value).
Is ADM's dividend safe?
ADM has a dividend-safety grade of A (93/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 42-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is ADM's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for ADM is about $51.52 per share, about 28% below the current $71.60 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is ADM a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ADM screens as "yes" and overvalued. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.94% ($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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will ADM cut its dividend?
ADM earns a dividend-safety grade of A (93/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does ADM pay a dividend?
Yes. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.08 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.94%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of ADM pay?
At $2.08 per share a year, 100 shares of ADM pay $208.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $52.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $7,160 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is ADM's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM's forward dividend yield is 2.94%, based on a $2.08 annual dividend and a $71.60 share price.
What is ADM's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM pays $2.08 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is ADM's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM's payout ratio is 40% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has ADM grown its dividend?
As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years.
When is the next ADM ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, ADM's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 19, 2026, for $0.52 per share.
ADM Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+27%
3 Years
+4%
5 Years
+24%
52-Week Range
$55.58 – $88.75
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is ADM worth?
Overvaluedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Archer-Daniels-Midland Company is $51.52 per share, versus a market price of $71.60. That implies 28% of downside.
Fair Value
$51.52
Current Price
$71.60
Downside
-28%
Margin of Safety
-39%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 0.1% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 0.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 0.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $3.65 EPS, $2.08 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
ADM Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
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
Dividend History
Full ADM dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | $0.5200 | regular |
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.5200 | regular |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.5200 | regular |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $0.5100 | regular |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.5100 | regular |
| May 21, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | $0.5100 | regular |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | $0.5100 | regular |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 15, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $0.4500 | regular |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 | $0.4500 | regular |
| May 16, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 | $0.4500 | regular |
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