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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
Dividend Data
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2025Payment date
Jan 08, 2026
Jan 08, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.85Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.12%Sector: Healthcare
Sector Average: 1.54%
Sector Average: 1.54%
Payout Ratio
37.92%Dividend Growth
Over 17 years Since 2009
Moderate Buy
Last 3 Months
MRK Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |
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 Dec 15, 2025. 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 $2.58, and their annual dividend per share is $3.28. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 37.92% ($3.28/$2.58) which is sustainable.