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Merck & Company (MRK)
NYSE:MRK
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Dividend Data
Next Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 16, 2024Payment date
Jan 08, 2025
Jan 08, 2025
Dividend Amount Per Share
$0.81Quarterly
Dividend Yield
3.19%Sector: Healthcare
Sector Average: 1.587%
Sector Average: 1.587%
Payout Ratio
51.70%Dividend Growth
Over 16 years Since 2009
Strong Buy
Last 3 Months
MRK Dividend History
Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Declaration Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 08, 2025 | Quarterly | ― | $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 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 07, 2022 | Quarterly | Jul 26, 2022 | $0.69 |
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 $0.81 per share. MRK's annual dividend yield is 3.19%.
When is Merck & Company ex-dividend date?
Merck & Company's upcoming ex-dividend date is on Dec 16, 2024. Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK stock before this date will receive Merck & Company's next dividend payment of $0.81 per share on Jan 08, 2025. 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 Jan 08, 2025, when Merck & Company shareholders who own MRK shares before Dec 16, 2024 will receive a dividend payment of $0.81 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 $4.77, and their annual dividend per share is $3.12. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 51.70% ($3.12/$4.77) which is sustainable.