MRK — Merck & Co., Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Healthcare sector| Metric | MRK | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.93% | 1.51% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.75% | 6.62% |
| Payout Ratio | 94.6% | 29.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 57 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | +47.0% | 5.5% |
Grades compare this stock to Healthcare sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.13%
3-Year Growth
5.42%
5-Year Growth
6.75%
10-Year Growth
6.62%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jun 15, 2026
Last Payment
Jul 8, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.8500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8500 | +4.94% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.8100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8100 | +5.19% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7700 | 0.00% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7700 | +5.48% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | 0.00% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.7300 | +5.80% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | 0.00% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6900 | +6.15% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
94.6%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
58.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $-1.72 | $2.93B |
| Q1 2025 | $2.01 | $1.17B |
| Q2 2025 | $1.76 | $2.53B |
| Q3 2025 | $2.32 | $6.83B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of June 20, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.