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Merck (MRK) Dividend 2026: History, Ex-Dividend Dates & Yield

$148.78
+$0.80+0.54% Friday 00:00
Dividend Yield
2.29%
Dividend amount
$0.85
Last ex-date
Sep 15, 2026
Last pay date
Oct 07, 2026

Summary

Merck (MRK) dividends are paid quarterly. The latest dividend per share was $0.85 with an ex date of September 15, 2026 and a payment date of October 07, 2026. The next dividend per share will be $0.85 with an ex date of September 15, 2026 and a payment date of October 07, 2026. The current dividend yield of Merck (MRK) is 2.29%.

Upcoming

7
OCT
Dividend Payment
 
15
DEC
Dividend Ex
Estimated
 
8
JAN 27
Dividend Payment
Estimated
 
16
MAR 27
Dividend Ex
Estimated
 
7
APR 27
Dividend Payment
Estimated
 
15
JUN 27
Dividend Ex
Estimated
 

Past

DateAmountChange
$3.40
+4.94%
07 Oct 2026
$0.85
-
08 Jul 2026
$0.85
-
07 Apr 2026
$0.85
-
08 Jan 2026
$0.85
+4.94%
$3.24
+5.19%
07 Oct 2025
$0.81
-
08 Jul 2025
$0.81
-
07 Apr 2025
$0.81
-
08 Jan 2025
$0.81
+5.19%
$3.08
+5.48%
07 Oct 2024
$0.77
-
08 Jul 2024
$0.77
-
05 Apr 2024
$0.77
-
08 Jan 2024
$0.77
+5.48%
$2.92
+5.8%
06 Oct 2023
$0.73
-
10 Jul 2023
$0.73
-
10 Apr 2023
$0.73
-
09 Jan 2023
$0.73
+5.8%
$2.76
+6.15%
07 Oct 2022
$0.69
-
08 Jul 2022
$0.69
-
07 Apr 2022
$0.69
-
07 Jan 2022
$0.69
+6.15%
10Y Growth
6.26%
5Y Growth
5.59%
3Y Growth
5.27%
1Y Growth
5%

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FAQ

How much dividend does Merck pay?▼
Merck pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.29%.
What is the dividend yield of Merck?▼
The current dividend yield of Merck is 2.29%.
When does Merck pay dividends?▼
Merck pays dividends quarterly. The next payment is expected on October 07, 2026.
When is the next dividend from Merck?▼
The next dividend payment from Merck is scheduled for October 07, 2026.
How safe is the dividend of Merck?▼
Merck has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 261.85% and 5-year dividend growth of 5.59%.
What is the dividend of Merck?▼
Merck currently pays a dividend of $0.85 per share.
When did I have to buy the shares of Merck to receive the previous dividend?▼
To receive the previous dividend from Merck, you needed to own the shares before the ex-dividend date of June 15, 2026.
When did Merck pay the last dividend?▼
The last dividend payment from Merck was made on July 08, 2026.
What was the dividend of Merck in 2025?▼
In 2025, Merck paid a total dividend of $3.24 per share.
In which currency does Merck distribute the dividend?▼
Merck distributes its dividends in USD.