MCK Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

MCK has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 3.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.43%
Payout Ratio 8.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.51%
Consistency Lifetime 92.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.17%
Payout FCF 3.7%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 72.11%
Ex-Dividend in 20 days: Buy before Mar 2, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 57.9%
Total Return 5y: 431.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Providers & Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 94,598 M 3.73% 4.29%
NHC 1,965 M 2.26% 4.48%
FME 13,221 M 2.82% 2.89%
UNH 250,600 M 2.48% 2.92%
FRE 31,948 M 2.32% 3.19%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CHE 6,524 M 12.0% 96.1%
UNH 250,600 M 11.7% 96.8%
LH 23,035 M 15.8% 16.0%
ELV 76,331 M 10.9% 100%
CI 78,014 M 10.9% 88.9%

MCK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-04-01 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.09%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.82 15.5% 0.12%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.1%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.11%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.11%
2024-08-30 2024-09-02 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.71 14.5% 0.13%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.11%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.12%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.14%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.62 14.8% 0.15%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.14%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.15%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.54 0% 0.14%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.54 14.9% 0.15%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.14%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.17%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.21%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.47 11.9% 0.23%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.22%
2021-03-01 2021-03-02 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.25%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.42 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.42 2.4% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2018-08-31 2018-09-04 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.39 14.7% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.34 21.4% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2017-01-02 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.28 16.7% N/A
2015-06-04 2015-06-08 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-08-28 2014-09-02 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-02-27 2014-03-03 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

MCK Dividend FAQ

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) is a diversified health-care services company that operates through four primary segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS), Medical-Surgical Solutions, and International. The U.S. Pharmaceutical arm distributes a full spectrum of drugs-including branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and OTC products-and supplies practice-management, technology, and consulting services to pharmacies and specialty clinics. RxTS connects biopharma, payors, providers, and patients via medication-access platforms, price-transparency tools, electronic prior-authorization, and logistics support. Medical-Surgical Solutions delivers supply chain, logistics, and biomedical-maintenance services to hospitals, surgery centers, long-term-care facilities, and home-health agencies. The International segment extends similar distribution and technology offerings to pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers outside the United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of MCK?

As of February 2026, MCK`s dividend yield is 0.43%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.88 USD by the current share price of 948.68.

Does MCK pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MCK paid a dividend of 3.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.82 USD.

How often does MCK pay dividends?

MCK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCK has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

MCK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCK for the next 4 payments are between 0.417 (-49.1%) and 0.731 (-10.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MCK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is 2026-03-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is 2026-03-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of MCK?

MCK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.5% per year.
Strong growth: MCK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MCK?

MCK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.17%. If you bought MCK's shares at 178.41 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCK?

MCK Payout Consistency is 92.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: McKesson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MCK have a good Dividend Yield?

MCK`s 0.43% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MCK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCK is 8.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MCK?

MCK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MCK's Outstanding Shares?

McKesson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.67% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MCK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 5, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 91,111,100
1995 94,000,000 +3.17%
1996 86,099,200 -8.41%
1997 97,674,400 +13.44%
1998 100,980,400 +3.38%
1999 289,800,000 +186.99%
2000 295,100,000 +1.83%
2001 299,200,000 +1.39%
2002 298,000,000 -0.4%
2003 298,700,000 +0.23%
2004 294,000,000 -1.57%
2005 316,000,000 +7.48%
2006 302,000,000 -4.43%
2007 297,000,000 -1.66%
2008 274,000,000 -7.74%
2009 274,000,000
2010 258,000,000 -5.84%
2011 251,000,000 -2.71%
2012 240,000,000 -4.38%
2013 234,000,000 -2.5%
2014 236,000,000 +0.85%
2015 232,000,000 -1.69%
2016 222,000,000 -4.31%
2017 208,000,000 -6.31%
2018 195,000,000 -6.25%
2019 179,700,000 -7.85%
2020 159,500,000 -11.24%
2021 151,600,000 -4.95%
2022 141,000,000 -6.99%
2023 133,300,000 -5.46%
2024 126,600,000 -5.03%
2025 123,700,000 -2.29%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18