MRK Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield
MRK has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 3.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Pharmaceuticals
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN PA Sanofi |
110,493 M | 5.54% | 5.70% |
| BMY NYSE Bristol-Myers Squibb |
136,882 M | 4.71% | 4.47% |
| GSK NYSE GlaxoSmithKline |
104,967 M | 3.53% | 5.36% |
| TAK NYSE Takeda Pharmaceutical |
58,058 M | 3.92% | 4.57% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
286,780 M | 3.06% | 6.14% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
367,584 M | 3.29% | 5.01% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
290,765 M | 2.99% | 5.49% |
| VTRS NASDAQ Viatris |
18,659 M | 3.50% | 4.01% |
| ORNBV HE Orion |
12,738 M | 2.56% | 5.86% |
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,364 M | 3.08% | 3.54% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLUN-B CO H Lundbeck |
6,364 M | 26.64% | 100.0% |
| LLY NYSE Eli Lilly |
1,109,683 M | 15.24% | 100.0% |
| NVS NYSE Novartis |
286,780 M | 8.79% | 100.0% |
| MRK NYSE Merck |
367,584 M | 5.41% | 100.0% |
| SAN PA Sanofi |
110,493 M | 5.39% | 100.0% |
| RPRX NASDAQ Royalty Pharma |
35,005 M | 5.31% | 100.0% |
| IPN PA Ipsen |
15,770 M | 7.55% | 98.0% |
| JNJ NYSE Johnson & Johnson |
644,335 M | 4.79% | 100.0% |
| H02 SG HAW PAR |
2,702 M | 8.48% | 97.2% |
| NOVN SW Novartis |
290,765 M | 4.53% | 100.0% |
MRK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | N/A |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-08 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-07 | Quarterly | 0.85 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2026-01-08 | Quarterly | 0.85 | +4.9% | 0.85% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-07-08 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-04-07 | Quarterly | 0.81 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2025-01-08 | Quarterly | 0.81 | +5.2% | 0.8% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2024-06-17 | 2024-06-17 | 2024-07-08 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-04-05 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 0.64% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-08 | Quarterly | 0.77 | +5.5% | 0.72% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-06 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-07-10 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 0.67% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-10 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-09 | Quarterly | 0.73 | +5.8% | 0.66% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.69 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-08 | Quarterly | 0.69 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-07 | Quarterly | 0.69 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2022-01-07 | Quarterly | 0.69 | +6.2% | 0.95% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-07 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 0% | 0.89% |
MRK Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, MRK's dividend yield is 3.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.36 USD by the current share price of 152.55.
As of August 2026, MRK paid a dividend of 3.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-15 and the payout was 0.85 USD.
MRK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MRK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MRK for the next payments are between 0.845 (-0.6%) and 0.895 (+5.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.29%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.85 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck (MRK) is 2026-09-15.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Merck (MRK) is 2026-09-15.
MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.41% per year. Strong growth: MRK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.01%. If you bought MRK's shares at 67.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.01% of your original purchase price.
MRK 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: Merck has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MRK's 3.29% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 105.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
MRK's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-18 02:47 UTC