MCK Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

MCK has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 3.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.41%
Payout Ratio 8.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.8%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.8%
Payout FCF 6.4%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 67.2%
Chowder Number yield + growth 15.2% meets 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y -20% avg 0.51% vs now 0.41%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 1.0x healthy
Income per 10k invested 41 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly MCK annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash McKesson distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year MCK year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how McKesson's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History MCK dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how McKesson's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
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23,879 M 1.74% 2.71%
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Cardinal Health
55,961 M 1.04% 3.98%
ELV NYSE
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90,958 M 2.07% 1.86%
GALE SW
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Top 10 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
AMBEA ST
Ambea
1,302 M 25.01% 100.0%
MCK NYSE
McKesson
92,058 M 14.82% 100.0%
CHE NYSE
Chemed
6,500 M 13.99% 100.0%
UNH NYSE
UnitedHealth
386,288 M 10.89% 100.0%
CI NYSE
Cigna
74,593 M 10.39% 100.0%
HCA NYSE
HCA Healthcare
93,863 M 9.21% 100.0%
ELV NYSE
Elevance Health
90,958 M 9.68% 100.0%
DGX NYSE
Quest Diagnostics
23,879 M 6.36% 89.3%
COR NYSE
Cencora
57,689 M 6.43% 100.0%
CVS NYSE
CVS Health
130,247 M 6.56% 99.2%

MCK Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb 0.09% 60
Mar 0.04% 40
Apr - -
May 0.06% 40
Jun 0.06% 60
Jul - -
Aug 0.13% 80
Sep 0.02% 20
Oct - -
Nov 0.10% 60
Dec 0.04% 40

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-01 2026-06-01 2026-07-01 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.11%
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-04-01 Quarterly 0.82 0% 0.08%
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 0% 0.23%

MCK Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MCK?

As of July 2026, MCK's dividend yield is 0.41%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.28 USD by the current share price of 792.81.

Does MCK pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, MCK paid a dividend of 3.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.

MCK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCK for the next payments are between 0.851 (+3.8%) and 0.918 (+12.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.45%.

Will MCK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MCK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MCK?

MCK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.8% 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 1.77%. If you bought MCK's shares at 184.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MCK?

MCK Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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 0.41% 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 67.24%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MCK Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in MCK's Outstanding Shares?

McKesson's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.62% 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 0%
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 0%
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%
2026 122,700,000 -0.81%

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: 2026-07-10 02:37 UTC