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Yield 12m 3.37%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.16
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 5.69%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.65%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.02%
Payout Ratio 32.1%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 97.7%
Total Return 12m: -32.11%
#119 in Group
Total Return 5y: 35.44%
#40 in Group
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MRK Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.81 0.86%
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 0.66%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-07-08 Quarterly 0.77 0.6%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.77 0.63%
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 0.68%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-10 Quarterly 0.73 0.67%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-10 Quarterly 0.73 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 0.79%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.69 0.81%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-07 Quarterly 0.69 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 0.89%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-07 Quarterly 0.65 4.8% 0.86%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-07 Quarterly 0.6202 0.84%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-08 Quarterly 0.6202 6.6% 0.75%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-07 Quarterly 0.5821 0.69%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-07 Quarterly 0.5821 0.75%
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-07 Quarterly 0.5821
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-08 Quarterly 0.5821 10.9%
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-07 Quarterly 0.5248
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-08 Quarterly 0.5248
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.5248
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2019-01-08 Quarterly 0.5248 14.6%
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.458
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-09 Quarterly 0.458
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.458
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-08 Quarterly 0.458 2.1%
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-06 Quarterly 0.4485
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-10 Quarterly 0.4485
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-07 Quarterly 0.4485
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-09 Quarterly 0.4485 2.2%
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-07 Quarterly 0.4389
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.4389
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-07 Quarterly 0.4389
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.4389 2.2%
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-07 Quarterly 0.4294
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-08 Quarterly 0.4294

MRK Dividend FAQ

Does MRK pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, MRK paid a dividend of 3.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-17.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?

As of May 2025, MRK`s dividend yield is 3.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.16 USD by the current share price of 85.20.

How often does MRK pay dividends?

MRK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MRK has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?

The next ex-dividend date for Merck (MRK) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRK?

MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.69% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?

MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.02%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Merck five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.16) divided by the purchase price five years ago (62.91):

What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?

MRK Payout Consistency is 97.7%.
Highly consistent: Merck has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MRK have a good Dividend Yield?

MRK`s 3.37% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRK is 32.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRK?

MRK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.65%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MRK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRK`s Outstanding Shares?

Merck`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.03% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -50.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Merck ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2021-06-03 with a factor of 1048:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.05.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 2,591,748,000
1986 2,539,586,000 -2.01%
1987 2,465,280,000 -2.93%
1988 2,366,342,000 -4.01%
1989 2,297,058,800 -2.93%
1990 2,325,000,000 +1.22%
1991 2,301,666,700 -1%
1992 2,301,785,700 +0.01%
1993 2,276,451,600 -1.1%
1994 2,443,225,800 +7.33%
1995 2,468,000,000 +1.01%
1996 2,429,285,700 -1.57%
1997 2,376,326,500 -2.18%
1998 2,361,900,000 -0.61%
1999 2,317,500,000 -1.88%
2000 2,303,700,000 -0.6%
2001 2,271,300,000 -1.41%
2002 2,249,900,000 -0.94%
2003 2,237,000,000 -0.57%
2004 2,218,500,000 -0.83%
2005 2,194,000,000 -1.1%
2006 2,175,200,000 -0.86%
2007 2,179,285,700 +0.19%
2008 2,128,500,000 -2.33%
2009 2,109,100,000 -0.91%
2010 3,079,918,600 +46.03%
2011 3,069,000,000 -0.35%
2012 3,074,000,000 +0.16%
2013 2,959,000,000 -3.74%
2014 2,880,000,000 -2.67%
2015 2,813,000,000 -2.33%
2016 2,776,000,000 -1.32%
2017 2,715,000,000 -2.2%
2018 2,634,000,000 -2.98%
2019 2,559,000,000 -2.85%
2020 2,540,000,000 -0.74%
2021 2,535,000,000 -0.2%
2022 2,548,000,000 +0.51%
2023 2,533,000,000 -0.59%
2024 2,541,000,000 +0.32%
2025 2,531,000,000 -0.39%