ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2026, 10:02 a.m. EST
- ADP announced a regular quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, set to be paid on April 1.
- The company gave the green light to a new $6 billion share buyback program.
- In November, ADP raised its quarterly dividend to $1.70, extending its streak of annual hikes to 51 years.
Automatic Data Processing announced its board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, set for payment on April 1 to shareholders recorded by March 13. ADP shares edged up roughly 0.7% in early trading, reaching $260.42.
The announcement holds the dividend steady just as ADP approaches the April payout cycle, a time when numerous U.S. firms deliver cash back to shareholders. It arrives as ADP accelerates its wider capital-return strategy, offering the market something tangible beyond the usual payroll and hiring numbers.
Just a day earlier, ADP announced its board had greenlit a $6 billion stock buyback, allowing the company to repurchase its own shares. This fresh authorization replaces the previous $5 billion plan from 2022. ADP reported having roughly 403 million common shares outstanding as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Investing.com, referencing the company, described the dividend as a routine quarterly distribution, with the current yield hovering around 2.65%.
MarketScreener, referencing MT Newswires, reported that ADP is maintaining its quarterly dividend at $1.70 per share, payable April 1.
Separately, BNK Invest noted on Nasdaq.com that ADP earned a spot on Dividend Channel’s “S.A.F.E. 25” list of dividend stocks. The firm explained the acronym stands for Solid return, Accelerating amount, Flawless history and Enduring. Nasdaq
ADP boosted its quarterly dividend to $1.70 back in November, a 10% jump that extended its streak to 51 straight years of raises. “Our dividend is a cornerstone of our long-standing commitment to our shareholders,” CEO Maria Black said at the time. ADP Media Center
ADP, headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey, offers payroll processing and HR services to companies. It competes in a crowded field alongside payroll expert Paychex and software-driven firms like Paycom and Workday.
But buybacks aren’t guaranteed—boards can easily slow or halt them if cash priorities change. Dividends are declared quarterly as well; a drop in employer demand or stiffer competition in payroll and HR tools might force the company to rethink how much cash it returns to shareholders.
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