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The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Financial Distress, and Altman Z-Score on Dividend Decisions in automotive sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2020–2025 period. This study is motivated by fluctuations in the Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) in the automotive sector, which indicates changes in company dividend policy due to economic conditions, financial performance, and non-financial factors that influence management decision-making. The research method used is a quantitative approach with a causal associative research type to examine the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The study population consists of automotive sector companies listed on the IDX, while the sample was determined using a purposive sampling technique based on certain criteria. Research data were obtained from annual reports and company financial statements for the 2020–2025 period. Data analysis was carried out using the Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) as a proxy for dividend decisions and statistical testing to determine the effect of CSR, Financial Distress, and Altman Z-Score on company dividend, the data were processed using SPSS.

This study aims to analyze the comparison of financial distress levels measured using the Current Ratio (CR) and the Altman Z-Score model and their relationship with stock returns in PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk and PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk during the period 2020–2025. The research method used is a quantitative approach with a comparative design, and the sampling technique applied is purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression.The results indicate that there is no statistically significant difference between the two companies in terms of hal Likuidity (Current Ratio) dan Financial Distress (Altman Z-Score). Descriptively, CPIN has an average Current Ratio of 1.959 and a Z-Score of 3.700, while JPFA shows slightly lower values but remains within the safe zone. Furthermore, regression results reveal that liquidity and financial distress do not have a significant effect on stock returns. Both companies are classified in the safe zone, indicating a healthy financial condition and low risk of financial distress, while stock returns tend to be volatile and influenced by external factors.The study recommends that companies maintain a balance between liquidity, profitability, and capital structure to sustain financial stability. Investors are advised to consider not only financial ratios but also external factors in decision-making. Future researchers are encouraged to expand the sample size and include additional variables to obtain more comprehensive results.