Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
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Merck & Company (MRK) pays a Quarterly dividend. This page shows MRK’s dividend history, latest dividend amount, dividend yield, ex-dividend date, record date, and dividend payment date.
Dividend Data
Dividend Data
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026Payment date
Jul 08, 2026
Jul 08, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.85Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.12%Sector: Healthcare
Sector Average: 1.663%
Sector Average: 1.663%
Payout Ratio
37.92%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
Dividend Amount Per Share
Dividend Yield displayed is the dividend yield on the ex. date of the dividend
MRK Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 08, 2026 | Quarterly | May 26, 2026 | $0.85 |
Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Apr 07, 2026 | Quarterly | Jan 27, 2026 | $0.85 |
Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 08, 2026 | Quarterly | Nov 18, 2025 | $0.85 |
Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 07, 2025 | Quarterly | Jul 22, 2025 | $0.81 |
Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | Quarterly | May 27, 2025 | $0.81 |
Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 07, 2025 | Quarterly | Jan 28, 2025 | $0.81 |
Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 08, 2025 | Quarterly | Nov 19, 2024 | $0.81 |
Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Oct 07, 2024 | Quarterly | Jul 23, 2024 | $0.77 |
Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 08, 2024 | Quarterly | May 28, 2024 | $0.77 |
Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Apr 05, 2024 | Quarterly | Jan 23, 2024 | $0.77 |
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 $0.85 per share. MRK's annual dividend yield is 3.12%.
When is Merck & Company ex-dividend date?
Merck & Company's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Jun 15, 2026. Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK stock before this date will receive Merck & Company's next dividend payment of $0.85 per share on Jan 08, 2026. 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 quarterly payment date is on Jan 08, 2026, when Merck & Company shareholders who owned MRK shares before Dec 15, 2025 received a dividend payment of $0.85 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 -$1.28, and their annual dividend per share is $3.28. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 37.92% ($3.28/-$1.28) which is sustainable.