MRK Dividend History, Dates & Yield
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Merck & Co., Inc. · Healthcare
Current Price
$144.13
Dividend Yield
2.36%
Annual Dividend
$3.40
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
95.80%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
Dividend Growth & Streak
Payout Ratio
95.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
59.50%
5Y Growth Rate
6.75%
1Y Growth Rate
5.13%
Consecutive Increases
15 years
Consecutive Payments
57 years
Dividend Achiever
Payment History
20 payments (of 225 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8500 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8100 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7700 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.7300 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6900 |
5-Year Yield Range
Where MRK's yield sits todayAvg 2.98%High 3.41%Low 2.53%Current 2.36%
2.53%3.41%
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Merck & Co., Inc. pay dividends?▼
Yes, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) pays a quarterly dividend of $3.40 per share annually, yielding 2.36%.
How much does MRK pay in dividends per year?▼
MRK pays $3.40 per share annually in quarterly payments.
Is MRK's dividend safe?▼
MRK has a payout ratio of 95.8% and has paid dividends for 57 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D+.
What is MRK's dividend growth rate?▼
MRK has grown its dividend at 6.75% annually over the past 5 years.
Has MRK ever cut its dividend?▼
Yes, MRK's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 1974.
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