Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Dividend Yield, Date & History $77.92 +0.69 (+0.89%) As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend SummaryDividend Yield4.16%Annual Dividend$3.24Recent Dividend Payment Apr. 7 Dividend Increase Track Record 14 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 5.73%Dividend Payout Ratio 47.16% Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.16%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.81 per share was paid on Monday, April 7, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 17. MRK has grown its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 1.87%. The company currently pays out 47.16% of its earnings and 119.84% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryMRK Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Merck & Co., Inc. in Dividend Calculator MRK Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Merck & Co., Inc. in Dividend Yield Calculator Merck & Co., Inc. vs. The CompetitionCompare Merck & Co., Inc.'s annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeMerck & Co., Inc.Medical CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.24$0.05$1.42Dividend Yield4.16%5.22%3.84%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth5.73%5.54%11.33%Track Record14 years16 years11 yearsMerck & Co., Inc. Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings47.16%Based on This Year's Estimate35.96%Based on Next Year's Estimate32.73%Based on Cashflow119.84% Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date1/28/2025quarterly$0.81 - 3.32%3/17/20253/17/20254/7/202511/19/2024quarterly$0.81+$0.045.19%3.36%12/16/202412/16/20241/8/20257/23/2024quarterly$0.77 - 2.5%9/16/20249/16/202410/7/20245/28/2024quarterly$0.77 - 2.4%6/17/20246/17/20247/8/20241/23/2024quarterly$0.77 - 2.6%3/14/20243/15/20244/5/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for MRK and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Merck & Co., Inc. and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 11/28/2023quarterly$0.77+$0.045.48%3%12/14/202312/15/20231/8/20247/25/2023quarterly$0.73 - 2.7%9/14/20239/15/202310/6/20235/23/2023quarterly$0.73 - 2.6%6/14/20236/15/20237/10/2023This table shows Merck & Co., Inc.'s quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Merck & Co., Inc. is 4.16%. Learn more on MRK's dividend yield history. How much is Merck & Co., Inc.'s annual dividend? The annual dividend for MRK shares is $3.24. Learn more on MRK's annual dividend history. How often does Merck & Co., Inc. pay dividends? Merck & Co., Inc. pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent dividend payment? Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.81 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, April 7, 2025. When was Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent ex-dividend date? Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, March 17, 2025. Is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.73% per year. What track record does Merck & Co., Inc. have of raising its dividend? Merck & Co., Inc. has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years. When did Merck & Co., Inc. last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MRK is: 47.16% based on the trailing year of earnings 35.96% based on this year's estimates 32.73% based on next year's estimates 119.84% based on cash flow Is Merck & Co., Inc. a good dividend stock? Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield of 4.33% is lower than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. The company's 14 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend payout ratio of 47.16% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Merck & Co., Inc. stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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