ADP Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

ADP has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 6.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.01%
Payout Ratio 62.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.34%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.75%
Payout FCF 54.6%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 77.99%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -30.8%
Total Return 5y: 16.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Human Resource & Employment Services

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RAND 4,836 M 4.10% 7.33%
PAYX 32,526 M 3.48% 4.98%
KFY 3,283 M 2.73% 4.40%
BBSI 741 M 1.07% 1.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
KFY 3,283 M 42.9% 96.7%
TNET 1,868 M 43.3% 100%
KELYA 290 M 31.6% 88.1%
PAYX 32,526 M 12.9% 98.2%
KFRC 503 M 12.3% 93.6%

ADP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-13 2026-03-13 2026-04-01 Quarterly 1.7 0% 0.83%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-01 Quarterly 1.7 10.4% 0.64%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-10-01 Quarterly 1.54 0% 0.52%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-01 Quarterly 1.54 0% 0.5%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-01 Quarterly 1.54 0% 0.53%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-01 Quarterly 1.54 10% 0.52%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.51%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.58%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.57%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-01 Quarterly 1.4 12% 0.6%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-01 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.5%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-01 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.58%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-01 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.56%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-01 Quarterly 1.25 20.2% 0.48%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-01 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.44%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-01 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.48%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-01 Quarterly 1.04 0% 0.5%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-01 Quarterly 1.04 11.8% 0.45%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.45%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.47%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-01 Quarterly 0.93 2.2% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.91 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-01 Quarterly 0.91 15.2% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-01 Quarterly 0.79 14.5% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-01 Quarterly 0.69 9.5% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-01 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-01 Quarterly 0.63 10.5% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-01 Quarterly 0.57 7.5% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.53 8.2% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2015-01-01 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A

ADP Dividend FAQ

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) provides human capital management (HCM) solutions globally, operating through two segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of ADP?

As of March 2026, ADP`s dividend yield is 3.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.48 USD by the current share price of 202.11.

Does ADP pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ADP paid a dividend of 6.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 1.7 USD.

How often does ADP pay dividends?

ADP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ADP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.

ADP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ADP for the next payments are between 1.701 (+0.1%) and 1.847 (+8.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.47%.

Will ADP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.7 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ADP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ADP?

ADP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.3% per year.
Strong growth: ADP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ADP?

ADP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.75%. If you bought ADP's shares at 172.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.75% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ADP?

ADP Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Automatic Data Processing has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ADP have a good Dividend Yield?

ADP`s 3.01% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ADP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ADP is 62.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of ADP?

ADP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ADP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ADP's Outstanding Shares?

Automatic Data Processing's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.95% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ADP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 2014 with a ratio of 1139:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.14 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 574,592,000
1986 589,984,000 +2.68%
1987 616,608,000 +4.51%
1988 594,000,000 -3.67%
1989 555,555,600 -6.47%
1990 532,000,000 -4.24%
1991 549,090,900 +3.21%
1992 539,230,800 -1.8%
1993 534,666,700 -0.85%
1994 558,235,300 +4.41%
1995 573,157,900 +2.67%
1996 580,000,000 +1.19%
1997 614,166,700 +5.89%
1998 641,666,700 +4.48%
1999 645,658,000 +0.62%
2000 651,807,000 +0.95%
2001 630,000,000 -3.35%
2002 608,581,400 -3.4%
2003 597,624,000 -1.8%
2004 591,100,000 -1.09%
2005 582,300,000 -1.49%
2006 555,300,000 -4.64%
2007 530,400,000 -4.48%
2008 506,100,000 -4.58%
2009 506,200,000 +0.02%
2010 496,900,000 -1.84%
2011 493,421,100 -0.7%
2012 486,800,000 -1.34%
2013 482,800,000 -0.82%
2014 480,300,000 -0.52%
2015 460,300,000 -4.16%
2016 450,300,000 -2.17%
2017 445,238,100 -1.12%
2018 438,000,000 -1.63%
2019 433,300,000 -1.07%
2020 429,000,000 -0.99%
2021 422,000,000 -1.63%
2022 416,200,000 -1.37%
2023 412,500,000 -0.89%
2024 409,000,000 -0.85%
2025 404,700,000 -1.05%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-19 03:16