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

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+0.86 (+0.75%)

(As of 08/21/2024 ET)

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Dividend Yield: 2.66%
Annual Dividend: $3.08
Dividend Increase Track Record: 13 Years
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth: 6.08%
Dividend Payout Ratio: 342.22%
Next Dividend Payment: Oct. 7

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MRK Dividend Yield Over Time

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Merck & Co., Inc. vs. The Competition

Type	Merck & Co., Inc.	Medical Companies	NYSE Companies
Annual Dividend	$3.08	$5.95	$1.39
Dividend Yield	2.66%	278.01%	352.20%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth	6.08%	16.06%	15.61%
Track Record	13 years	21 years	23 years

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Payout Ratio

Type	Payout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings	342.22%
Based on This Year's Estimates	38.31%
Based on Next Year's Estimates	31.30%
Based on Cashflow	99.33%

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend History by Quarter

Announced	Period	Amount	Yield	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
7/23/2024	quarterly	$0.77	2.5%	9/16/2024	9/16/2024	10/7/2024
5/28/2024	quarterly	$0.77	2.4%	6/17/2024	6/17/2024	7/8/2024
1/23/2024	quarterly	$0.77	2.6%	3/14/2024	3/15/2024	4/5/2024
11/28/2023	quarterly	$0.77	3%	12/14/2023	12/15/2023	1/8/2024
7/25/2023	quarterly	$0.73	2.7%	9/14/2023	9/15/2023	10/6/2023
5/23/2023	quarterly	$0.73	2.6%	6/14/2023	6/15/2023	7/10/2023
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1/24/2023	quarterly	$0.73	2.7%	3/14/2023	3/15/2023	4/10/2023
11/29/2022	quarterly	$0.73	2.7%	12/14/2022	12/15/2022	1/9/2023
7/26/2022	Quarterly	$0.69	3.03%	9/14/2022	9/15/2022	10/7/2022
5/24/2022	Quarterly	$0.69	2.94%	6/14/2022	6/15/2022	7/8/2022
1/25/2022	Quarterly	$0.69	3.49%	3/14/2022	3/15/2022	4/7/2022
11/30/2021	Quarterly	$0.69	3.71%	12/14/2021	12/15/2021	1/7/2022
7/27/2021	Quarterly	$0.65	3.32%	9/14/2021	9/15/2021	10/7/2021
5/25/2021	Quarterly	$0.65	3.37%	6/14/2021	6/15/2021	7/7/2021
5/25/2021	Quarterly	$0.65	3.42%	6/14/2021	6/15/2021	7/7/2021
6/1/2021		$0.65	3.42%	6/3/2021	6/4/2021	6/2/2021
1/27/2021	quarterly	$0.65	3.4%	3/12/2021	3/15/2021	4/7/2021
11/17/2020	Quarterly	$0.65	3.24%	12/14/2020	12/15/2020	1/8/2021
7/29/2020	quarterly	$0.61	3.1%	9/14/2020	9/15/2020	10/7/2020
5/26/2020	Quarterly	$0.61	3.15%	6/12/2020	6/15/2020	7/7/2020
1/29/2020	quarterly	$0.61	2.8%	3/13/2020	3/16/2020	4/7/2020
11/19/2019	Quarterly	$0.61	2.86%	12/13/2019	12/16/2019	1/8/2020
7/23/2019	quarterly	$0.55	2.68%	9/13/2019	9/16/2019	10/7/2019
5/28/2019	quarterly	$0.55	2.74%	6/14/2019	6/17/2019	7/8/2019
1/29/2019	quarterly	$0.55	2.99%	3/14/2019	3/15/2019	4/5/2019
10/25/2018	quarterly	$0.55	3.12%	12/14/2018	12/17/2018	1/8/2019
7/24/2018	quarterly	$0.48	3.03%	9/14/2018	9/17/2018	10/5/2018
5/22/2018	quarterly	$0.48	3.28%	6/14/2018	6/15/2018	7/9/2018
1/23/2018	quarterly	$0.48	3.52%	3/14/2018	3/15/2018	4/6/2018
11/28/2017	quarterly	$0.48		12/14/2017	12/15/2017	1/8/2018
7/25/2017	quarterly	$0.47		9/14/2017	9/15/2017	10/6/2017
5/23/2017	quarterly	$0.47	2.9%	6/13/2017	6/15/2017	7/10/2017
2/28/2017	quarterly	$0.47		3/13/2017	3/15/2017	4/7/2017
11/22/2016	quarterly	$0.47	3.05%	12/13/2016	12/15/2016	1/9/2017
7/26/2016	quarterly	$0.46	3.14%	9/13/2016	9/15/2016	10/7/2016
5/24/2016	quarterly	$0.46	3.25%	6/13/2016	6/15/2016	7/8/2016
2/23/2016	quarterly	$0.46	3.64%	3/11/2016	3/15/2016	4/7/2016
11/24/2015	quarterly	$0.46	3.43%	12/11/2015	12/15/2015	1/8/2016
7/22/2015	quarterly	$0.45	3.1%	9/11/2015	9/15/2015	10/7/2015
5/26/2015	quarterly	$0.45	3.03%	6/11/2015	6/15/2015	7/8/2015
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2/24/2015	quarterly	$0.45	3.05%	3/12/2015	3/16/2015	4/8/2015
11/25/2014	quarterly	$0.45	3.01%	12/11/2014	12/15/2014	1/8/2015
7/23/2014	quarterly	$0.44	3.02%	9/11/2014	9/15/2014	10/7/2014
5/27/2014	quarterly	$0.44	3.12%	6/12/2014	6/16/2014	7/8/2014
2/25/2014	quarterly	$0.44	3.13%	3/13/2014	3/17/2014	4/7/2014
11/26/2013	quarterly	$0.44	3.53%	12/12/2013	12/16/2013	1/8/2014
7/24/2013	quarterly	$0.43	3.57%	9/12/2013	9/16/2013	10/7/2013
5/28/2013	quarterly	$0.43	3.67%	6/13/2013	6/17/2013	7/8/2013
2/26/2013	quarterly	$0.43	4%	3/13/2013	3/15/2013	4/5/2013

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield?: The current dividend yield for Merck & Co., Inc. is 2.66%. Learn more on MRK's dividend yield history.
How much is Merck & Co., Inc.'s annual dividend?: The annual dividend for MRK shares is $3.08. 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 is Merck & Co., Inc.'s next dividend payment?: Merck & Co., Inc.'s next quarterly dividend payment of $0.77 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, October 7, 2024.
When was Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent dividend payment?: Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.77 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, July 8, 2024.
When is Merck & Co., Inc.'s ex-dividend date?: Merck & Co., Inc.'s next ex-dividend date is Monday, September 16, 2024.
When was Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent ex-dividend date?: Merck & Co., Inc.'s most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, June 17, 2024.
Is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend growing?: Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 6.08% per year.
What track record does Merck & Co., Inc. have of raising its dividend?: Merck & Co., Inc. has increased its dividend for the past 13 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 28, 2023.
What is Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?: The dividend payout ratio for MRK is:
342.22% based on the trailing year of earnings

38.31% based on this year's estimates

31.30% based on next year's estimates

99.33% based on cash flow
Is Merck & Co., Inc. a good dividend stock?: Merck & Co., Inc.'s dividend yield of 2.72% is lower than the average Medical company that issues a dividend. The company's 13 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 342.22% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, MRK will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 31.30% next year.