Merck KGaA (MER) pays a Annual dividend. This page shows MER’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 27, 2026Payment date
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
CHF2.046Annually
Dividend Yield
1.99%Sector: General
Sector Average: 0.929%
Sector Average: 0.929%
Payout Ratio
26.36%Dividend Growth
a year agoSince 2025
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
MER Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Annually | ― | CHF2.05 |
Apr 28, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Annually | ― | CHF1.52 |
Apr 29, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 02, 2024 | Annually | ― | CHF1.58 |
May 02, 2023 | May 03, 2023 | May 04, 2023 | Annually | ― | CHF1.59 |
Apr 25, 2022 | ― | ― | Annually | ― | CHF1.85 |
Apr 26, 2021 | ― | ― | Annually | ― | CHF1.40 |
May 29, 2020 | Jun 01, 2020 | Jun 03, 2020 | Monthly | Mar 11, 2020 | CHF1.30 |
Apr 27, 2020 | ― | ― | Annually | ― | CHF1.30 |
Apr 29, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | May 02, 2019 | Annually | Mar 07, 2019 | CHF1.25 |
Apr 30, 2018 | May 02, 2018 | May 03, 2018 | Annually | Mar 08, 2018 | CHF1.25 |
FAQ
Does Merck KGaA pay dividends?
Yes, CH:MER has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Merck KGaA's dividend?
CH:MER pays a dividend of CHF2.046 per share. CH:MER's annual dividend yield is 1.99%.
When is Merck KGaA ex-dividend date?
Merck KGaA's previous ex-dividend date was on Apr 27, 2026. Merck KGaA shareholders who own CH:MER stock before this date received Merck KGaA's last dividend payment of CHF2.05 per share on Apr 29, 2026. CH:MER's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Merck KGaA dividend payment date?
Merck KGaA's next quarterly payment date is on Apr 29, 2026, when Merck KGaA shareholders who owned CH:MER shares before Apr 27, 2026 received a dividend payment of CHF2.05 per share. Add CH:MER to your watchlist to be reminded of CH:MER's next dividend payment.
Does Merck KGaA have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, CH:MER's past year earnings per share was CHF2.02, and their annual dividend per share is CHF2.05. CH:MER's dividend payout ratio is 26.36% (CHF2.05/CHF2.02) which is sustainable.