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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Merck & Company (MRK) Dividend Date & History
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Dividend Data
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 14, 2023Payment date
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.73Quarterly
Dividend Yield
2.66%Sector: Healthcare
Sector Average: 1.499%
Sector Average: 1.499%
Payout Ratio
36.51%Dividend Growth
14 years agoSince 2009
Strong Buy
Last 3 Months
MRK Dividend History
Ex-Date | Amount | Frequency | Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.73 | Quarterly | ― | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.73 | Quarterly | ― | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.69 | Quarterly | Jul 26, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.69 | Quarterly | May 24, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.69 | Quarterly | Jan 25, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.69 | Quarterly | Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Jan 07, 2022 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Jul 27, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.65 | Quarterly | May 25, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Jan 24, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Apr 07, 2021 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.65 | Quarterly | Nov 15, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | Jan 08, 2021 |
FAQ
Does Merck & Company pay dividends?
Yes, MRK has paid a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Merck & Company's dividend?
MRK pays a dividend of $0.73 per share. MRK's annual dividend yield is 2.66%.
When is Merck & Company ex-dividend date?
Merck & Company's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Mar 14, 2023. Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK stock before this date will receive Merck & Company's next dividend payment of $0.73 per share on Apr 10, 2023. Add MRK to your watchlist to be reminded before Merck & Company's ex-dividend date.
When is Merck & Company dividend payment date?
Merck & Company's next dividend payment date is on Apr 10, 2023, when Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK shares before Mar 14, 2023 will receive a dividend payment of $0.73 per share. Add MRK to your watchlist to be reminded of MRK's next dividend payment.
Does Merck & Company have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, MRK's past year earnings per share was $6.01, and their annual dividend per share is $2.84. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 36.51% ($2.84/$6.01) which is sustainable.