Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

The dividend has not been reduced for at least 51 consecutive years since 1974, as far back as our data goes.The forecast annual dividend is $6.80 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 2.53%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 33.78%, -7.69 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.