MRK Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Merck & Co., Inc. · Healthcare

Current Price
$113.34
Dividend Yield
2.99%
Annual Dividend
$3.40
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
95.80%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
B+
Yield
C+
Growth
D+
Safety
A+
Consistency
B
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
95.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
75.10%
5Y Growth Rate
5.67%
1Y Growth Rate
5.06%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
57 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 223 total)
Ex-DateAmount
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
Sep 14, 2021$0.6500
Jun 14, 2021$0.6500

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 2.99%.

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 5.67% annually over the past 5 years.

Has MRK ever cut its dividend?

Yes, MRK's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2022.

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