Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Automatic Data Processing (ADP) based on its 11.5% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~11.5%).

Initial dividend yield
3.176%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,567.96156.8%

Annual Dividend Income

$149.25307.1%

Monthly Dividend Income

$12.44307.1%

Yield on Cost

14.93%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,568 (+156.8%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

38.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$779

30.3%

Stock Price Growth

$789

30.7%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    4.90
    Annual DPS
    $6.4800
    Annual dividend
    $31.76
    Yield on cost
    3.18%
    Stock price
    $204.01
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,086.55
    Shares
    5.07
    Annual DPS
    $7.2278
    Annual dividend
    $36.66
    Yield on cost
    3.67%
    Annual investment
    $35.89
    Stock price
    $214.21
    Total profit
    $86.55
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,183.11
    Shares
    5.26
    Annual DPS
    $8.0619
    Annual dividend
    $42.41
    Yield on cost
    4.24%
    Annual investment
    $41.46
    Stock price
    $224.92
    Total profit
    $183.11
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,291.15
    Shares
    5.47
    Annual DPS
    $8.9922
    Annual dividend
    $49.16
    Yield on cost
    4.92%
    Annual investment
    $48.00
    Stock price
    $236.17
    Total profit
    $291.15
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,412.42
    Shares
    5.70
    Annual DPS
    $10.0299
    Annual dividend
    $57.13
    Yield on cost
    5.71%
    Annual investment
    $55.70
    Stock price
    $247.98
    Total profit
    $412.42
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,549.02
    Shares
    5.95
    Annual DPS
    $11.1874
    Annual dividend
    $66.56
    Yield on cost
    6.66%
    Annual investment
    $64.79
    Stock price
    $260.37
    Total profit
    $549.02
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,703.42
    Shares
    6.23
    Annual DPS
    $12.4784
    Annual dividend
    $77.75
    Yield on cost
    7.77%
    Annual investment
    $75.55
    Stock price
    $273.39
    Total profit
    $703.42
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,878.57
    Shares
    6.54
    Annual DPS
    $13.9184
    Annual dividend
    $91.08
    Yield on cost
    9.11%
    Annual investment
    $88.36
    Stock price
    $287.06
    Total profit
    $878.57
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,078.03
    Shares
    6.89
    Annual DPS
    $15.5246
    Annual dividend
    $107.03
    Yield on cost
    10.70%
    Annual investment
    $103.63
    Stock price
    $301.42
    Total profit
    $1,078.03
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,306.09
    Shares
    7.29
    Annual DPS
    $17.3161
    Annual dividend
    $126.17
    Yield on cost
    12.62%
    Annual investment
    $121.93
    Stock price
    $316.49
    Total profit
    $1,306.09
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,567.96
    Shares
    7.73
    Annual DPS
    $19.3144
    Annual dividend
    $149.25
    Yield on cost
    14.93%
    Annual investment
    $143.92
    Stock price
    $332.31
    Total profit
    $1,567.96

Income Milestones

8
$100/year — reached in year 8

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$54.58 (57.6% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
135.4336.66
239.5242.41
344.0849.16
449.1657.13
554.8466.56
661.1777.75
768.2291.08
876.10107.03
984.88126.17
1094.67149.25

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Automatic Data Processing pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 11.5% annual dividend growth, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) could generate $149.25/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Automatic Data Processing's projected dividend growth rate?

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) has grown its dividend at a 11.5% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Automatic Data Processing dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Automatic Data Processing shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Automatic Data Processing to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Automatic Data Processing's current yield of 3.18%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $377,796 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.