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Yield 12m 7.49%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.38
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -2.07%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.19%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.31%
Payout Ratio 15.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 42.3%
Total Return 12m: -65.38%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: -49.46%
#9 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NVG 2,724m 10.3% 23.1%
ALTR 1,427m 4.38% 11.8%
MERC 234m 7.49% 5.31%
SLVM 2,450m 2.70% 7.75%
SUZ 11,084m 3.55% 4.55%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
SLVM 2,450m 87.9% 75.0%
ALTR 1,427m 5.98% 73.7%
MERC 234m -2.07% 42.3%
NVG 2,724m -5.43% 72.0%
SUZ 11,084m -17.8% 62.9%

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MERC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-06-26 2025-06-26 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.075
2025-03-26 2025-03-26 2025-04-02 Quarterly 0.075 1.13%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2024-12-26 Quarterly 0.075 1.16%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-10-03 Quarterly 0.075 1.19%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-03 Quarterly 0.075 0.89%
2024-03-26 2024-03-27 2024-04-04 Quarterly 0.075 0.76%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.075 0.81%
2023-09-26 2023-09-27 2023-10-04 Quarterly 0.075 0.89%
2023-06-27 2023-06-28 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.075 0.96%
2023-03-28 2023-03-29 2023-04-05 Quarterly 0.075 0.78%
2022-12-20 2022-12-21 2022-12-29 Quarterly 0.075 0.63%
2022-09-27 2022-09-28 2022-10-05 Quarterly 0.075 0.64%
2022-06-28 2022-06-29 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.075 0.57%
2022-03-29 2022-03-30 2022-04-06 Quarterly 0.075 15.4% 0.53%
2021-12-21 2021-12-22 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.065 0.59%
2021-09-28 2021-09-29 2021-10-06 Quarterly 0.065 0.54%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-07 Quarterly 0.065 0.53%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-07 Quarterly 0.065 0.46%
2020-12-22 2020-12-23 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.065 0.68%
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-10-06 Quarterly 0.065 1.03%
2020-06-24 2020-06-25 2020-07-07 Quarterly 0.065 -52.9% 0.79%
2020-03-24 2020-03-25 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.138
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2019-12-19 Quarterly 0.138
2019-09-24 2019-09-25 2019-10-02 Quarterly 0.138
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-07-03 Quarterly 0.138 10.4%
2019-03-26 2019-03-27 2019-04-03 Quarterly 0.125
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.125
2018-09-25 2018-09-26 2018-10-03 Quarterly 0.125
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.125
2018-03-27 2018-03-28 2018-04-04 Quarterly 0.125
2017-12-26 2017-12-27 2018-01-04 Quarterly 0.125 8.7%
2017-09-26 2017-09-27 2017-10-04 Quarterly 0.115
2017-06-23 2017-06-27 2017-07-06 Quarterly 0.115
2017-03-24 2017-03-28 2017-04-04 Quarterly 0.115
2016-12-20 2016-12-22 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.115
2016-09-22 2016-09-26 2016-10-04 Quarterly 0.115
2016-06-23 2016-06-27 2016-07-07 Quarterly 0.115
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-04-05 Quarterly 0.115
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.115
2015-09-24 2015-09-28 2015-10-05 Other 0.115

MERC Dividend FAQ

Does MERC pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MERC paid a dividend of 0.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-26.

What is the Dividend Yield of MERC?

As of May 2025, MERC`s dividend yield is 7.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.38 USD by the current share price of 3.57.

How often does MERC pay dividends?

MERC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MERC has issued 5 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MERC?

The next ex-dividend date for Mercer International (MERC) is 2025-06-26.

What is the Dividend Growth of MERC?

MERC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.07% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MERC?

MERC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.31%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Mercer International five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.38) divided by the purchase price five years ago (7.06):

What is the Payout Consistency of MERC?

MERC Payout Consistency is 42.3%.
Highly unstable: Mercer International has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MERC have a good Dividend Yield?

MERC`s 7.49% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MERC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MERC is 15.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MERC?

MERC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.19%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MERC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MERC`s Outstanding Shares?

Mercer International`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.24% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 90.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Mercer International ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1990-05-01 with a factor of 10249:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 10.25.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 10,247,000
1990 11,693,000 +14.11%
1991 10,000,000 -14.48%
1992 11,333,300 +13.33%
1993 11,333,300
1994 11,180,600 -1.35%
1995 13,283,600 +18.81%
1996 13,529,400 +1.85%
1997 15,483,900 +14.45%
1998 15,000,000 -3.13%
1999 16,629,000 +10.86%
2000 16,840,700 +1.27%
2001 16,900,000 +0.35%
2002 16,778,900 -0.72%
2003 17,517,300 +4.4%
2004 17,350,300 -0.95%
2005 32,572,200 +87.73%
2006 41,400,000 +27.1%
2007 37,000,000 -10.63%
2008 36,000,000 -2.7%
2009 36,300,000 +0.83%
2010 57,800,000 +59.23%
2011 55,700,000 -3.63%
2012 56,300,000 +1.08%
2013 54,627,800 -2.97%
2014 64,100,000 +17.34%
2015 65,745,500 +2.57%
2016 66,032,100 +0.44%
2017 65,184,400 -1.28%
2018 66,189,700 +1.54%
2019 65,514,400 -1.02%
2020 65,799,900 +0.44%
2021 66,037,000 +0.36%
2022 66,167,000 +0.2%
2023 66,525,000 +0.54%
2024 66,871,000 +0.52%
2025 66,816,800 -0.08%