Merck & Co.
NYSE: MRK
Healthcare
Drug Manufacturers - General
Rank
#72
Market Cap
193.93 B
Volume
11.68 M
Price
77.23
Change (%)
1.54%
Country or region
United States
United States
MRK's Next Dividend
Amount Change
0%
Next Estimated Amount
$0.82
Next Estimated Pay Date
07/05/2025
Last Amount
$0.81
Last Pay Date
04/07/2025
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Ex-Date: 03/17/2025
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Dividend Overview
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
| Annual Dividend | $3.16 |
| Payout Frequency | Quartly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 03/17/2025 |
| Dividend Growth | 5.33% |
Merck & Co.( MRK) Dividend History
Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) currently pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share, offering a dividend yield of 4.20%. The next dividend payout date has not been announced.
With 10 consecutive years of dividend growth, Merck & Co. has steadily increased its payout at an average annual rate of 5.33%, demonstrating a consistent commitment to rewarding investors.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Adj. Amount | Record Date | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 | $0.81 | $0.81 | 03/17/2025 | 04/07/2025 |
| 12/16/2024 | $0.81 | $0.81 | 12/16/2024 | 01/08/2025 |
| 09/16/2024 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 09/16/2024 | 10/07/2024 |
| 06/17/2024 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 06/17/2024 | 07/08/2024 |
| 03/14/2024 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 03/15/2024 | 04/05/2024 |
| 12/14/2023 | $0.77 | $0.77 | 12/15/2023 | 01/08/2024 |
| 09/14/2023 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 09/15/2023 | 10/06/2023 |
| 06/14/2023 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 06/15/2023 | 07/10/2023 |
| 03/14/2023 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 03/15/2023 | 04/10/2023 |
| 12/14/2022 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 12/15/2022 | 01/09/2023 |
| 09/14/2022 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 09/15/2022 | 10/07/2022 |
| 06/14/2022 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 06/15/2022 | 07/08/2022 |
| 03/14/2022 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 03/15/2022 | 04/07/2022 |
| 12/14/2021 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 12/15/2021 | 01/07/2022 |
| 09/14/2021 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 09/15/2021 | 10/07/2021 |
| 06/14/2021 | $0.65 | $0.65 | 06/15/2021 | 07/07/2021 |
| 03/12/2021 | $0.65 | $0.62 | 03/15/2021 | 04/07/2021 |
| 12/14/2020 | $0.65 | $0.62 | 12/15/2020 | 01/08/2021 |
| 09/14/2020 | $0.61 | $0.58 | 09/15/2020 | 10/07/2020 |
| 06/12/2020 | $0.61 | $0.58 | 06/15/2020 | 07/07/2020 |
| 03/13/2020 | $0.61 | $0.58 | 03/16/2020 | 04/07/2020 |
| 12/13/2019 | $0.61 | $0.58 | 12/16/2019 | 01/08/2020 |
| 09/13/2019 | $0.55 | $0.52 | 09/16/2019 | 10/07/2019 |
| 06/14/2019 | $0.55 | $0.52 | 06/17/2019 | 07/08/2019 |
| 03/14/2019 | $0.55 | $0.52 | 03/15/2019 | 04/05/2019 |
| 12/14/2018 | $0.55 | $0.52 | 12/17/2018 | 01/08/2019 |
| 09/14/2018 | $0.48 | $0.46 | 09/17/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
| 06/14/2018 | $0.48 | $0.46 | 06/15/2018 | 07/09/2018 |
| 03/14/2018 | $0.48 | $0.46 | 03/15/2018 | 04/06/2018 |
| 12/14/2017 | $0.48 | $0.46 | 12/15/2017 | 01/08/2018 |
| 09/14/2017 | $0.47 | $0.45 | 09/15/2017 | 10/06/2017 |
| 06/13/2017 | $0.47 | $0.45 | 06/15/2017 | 07/10/2017 |
| 03/13/2017 | $0.47 | $0.45 | 03/15/2017 | 04/07/2017 |
| 12/13/2016 | $0.47 | $0.45 | 12/15/2016 | 01/09/2017 |
| 09/13/2016 | $0.46 | $0.44 | 09/15/2016 | 10/07/2016 |
| 06/13/2016 | $0.46 | $0.44 | 06/15/2016 | 07/08/2016 |
| 03/11/2016 | $0.46 | $0.44 | 03/15/2016 | 04/07/2016 |
| 12/11/2015 | $0.46 | $0.44 | 12/15/2015 | 01/08/2016 |
| 09/11/2015 | $0.45 | $0.43 | 09/15/2015 | 10/07/2015 |
| 06/11/2015 | $0.45 | $0.43 | 06/15/2015 | 07/08/2015 |
* Amounts are shown in the stock exchange currency (USD) for convenience
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