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. 1
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. 2
Investing.com, referencing the company, described the dividend as a routine quarterly distribution, with the current yield hovering around 2.65%. 3
MarketScreener, referencing MT Newswires, reported that ADP is maintaining its quarterly dividend at $1.70 per share, payable April 1. 4
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. 5
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. 6
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.
