Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Announces $1.70 Quarterly Dividend as Revenue Rises

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.70 per share, payable on October 1 2026 to shareholders recorded on September 11 2026. The company highlighted its role as a global leader in human‑resources and payroll solutions, serving more than 1.1 million clients in over 140 countries.

ADP reported continued revenue growth, posting $5.5 billion for the quarter ended June 2026 and maintaining an approximately 18 % net‑income margin. In a parallel analysis of peer Accenture plc, revenue for the same period reached $18.7 billion with a net‑income margin near 13 %. Both firms noted expanding opportunities in artificial‑intelligence‑driven services, with Accenture emphasizing its cybersecurity and AI offerings and ADP stressing AI‑enhanced workforce tools.

The dividend announcement underscores ADP’s financial stability and its commitment to returning capital to investors while it pursues further growth in cloud‑based HR technology worldwide.