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Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.99%
Annual Dividend
$3.40
Recent
Dividend Payment
Apr. 7
Dividend Increase
Track Record
14 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
5.75%
Dividend Payout Ratio
95.77%

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.99%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.85 per share was paid on Tuesday, April 7, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, March 16. MRK has grown its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 5.75% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 95.77% of its earnings and 29.39% of its cash flow as dividends.

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MRK Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

MRK Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Merck & Co., Inc. vs. The Competition

Compare Merck & Co., Inc.'s annual dividend and yield with averages for Medical and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeMerck & Co., Inc.Medical CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.40$0.08$1.63
Dividend Yield2.99%2.73%4.03%
Track Record14 years16 years11 years

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings95.77%
Based on This Year's Estimate69.39%
Based on Next Year's Estimate34.52%
Based on Cashflow29.40%

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/27/2026quarterly$0.85 - 2.95%3/16/20263/16/20264/7/2026
11/18/2025quarterly$0.85+$0.04
4.94%		3.39%12/15/202512/15/20251/8/2026
7/22/2025quarterly$0.81 - 4%9/15/20259/15/202510/7/2025
5/27/2025quarterly$0.81 - 4.18%6/16/20256/16/20257/8/2025
1/28/2025quarterly$0.81 - 3.32%3/17/20253/17/20254/7/2025
11/19/2024quarterly$0.81+$0.04
5.19%		3.36%12/16/202412/16/20241/8/2025
7/23/2024quarterly$0.77 - 2.5%9/16/20249/16/202410/7/2024
5/28/2024quarterly$0.77 - 2.4%6/17/20246/17/20247/8/2024

This table shows Merck & Co., Inc.'s quarterly dividend 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

The current dividend yield for Merck & Co., Inc. is 2.99%. Learn more on MRK's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for MRK shares is $3.40. Learn more on MRK's annual dividend history.

Merck & Co., Inc. pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.85 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.75% per year.

Merck & Co., Inc. has increased its dividend for the past 14 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.04 on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for MRK is:
  • 95.77% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 69.39% based on this year's estimates
  • 34.52% based on next year's estimates
  • 29.40% based on cash flow

Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield of 3.11% is higher 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 95.77% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, MRK will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 34.52% next year.

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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This page (NYSE:MRK) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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