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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 17, 2025Payment date
Apr 07, 2025
Apr 07, 2025
Dividend Amount Per Share
$3.158Quarterly
Dividend Yield
4.07%Sector: Healthcare
Sector Average: 1.79%
Sector Average: 1.79%
Payout Ratio
40.54%Dividend Growth
Over 16 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
MRK Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 08, 2024 | Quarterly | Nov 28, 2023 | $0.77 |
Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 06, 2023 | Quarterly | Jul 25, 2023 | $0.73 |
Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Quarterly | May 23, 2023 | $0.73 |
Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | Quarterly | Jan 24, 2023 | $0.73 |
Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 09, 2023 | Quarterly | Nov 29, 2022 | $0.73 |
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 $3.158 per share. MRK's annual dividend yield is 4.07%.
When is Merck & Company ex-dividend date?
Merck & Company's previous ex-dividend date was on Mar 17, 2025. Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK stock before this date received Merck & Company's last dividend payment of $3.16 per share on Apr 07, 2025. MRK's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Merck & Company dividend payment date?
Merck & Company’s next quarterly payment date is on Apr 07, 2025, when Merck & Company shareholders who owned MRK shares before Mar 17, 2025 received a dividend payment of $3.16 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 $2.22, and their annual dividend per share is $3.16. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 40.54% ($3.16/$2.22) which is sustainable.