Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
ADP42 yrs growthTechnology · Stock · quarterly payer
$231.31
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
2.94%
Annual Dividend
$6.80
Payout Ratio
60%
5-Yr Growth
11.1%
Ex-Date
Jun 12, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
ADP 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 coverage60% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage57% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.69
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.4× its 5-yr average — elevated
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 ADP a good dividend stock?
YesAutomatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.94% ($6.80/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 11.1% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Single-stock concentration risk — diversify
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.94%
- Payout Ratio
- 60%
- Annual Dividend
- $6.80
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 11.1%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 12, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 42
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.84
- Market Cap
- $92.5B
- P/E Ratio
- 21.6
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 17%
- 52-Week Range
- $188.16 – $329.93
- Dividend Safety
- A · 91/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $1.7000 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $1.7000 | regular |
| Sep 12, 2025 | — | $1.5400 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $1.5400 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $1.5400 | regular |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $1.5400 | regular |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2024 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Dec 7, 2023 | — | $1.4000 | regular |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
| Jun 8, 2023 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
| Mar 9, 2023 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
| Dec 8, 2022 | — | $1.2500 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $6.80 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$170.00
Annual$680.00
Monthly avg$56.67
