Merck & Co. (MRK)
$146.73
-0.21 (-0.14%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield2.32%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$3.40paid in the last year
Payout ratio347%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised8 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+6.7%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $2.55 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $3.28 | 4 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $3.12 | 4 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $2.96 | 4 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $2.80 | 4 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | $2.61 | 4 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | $2.37 | 4 | +9.7% |
| 2019 | $2.16 | 4 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | $1.90 | 4 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.4485 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8500 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8100 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7700 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.7300 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6900 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6900 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.6500 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.6500 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.6202 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.6202 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.5821 |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.5821 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.5821 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.5821 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.5248 |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.5248 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.5248 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.5248 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.4580 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.4580 |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.4580 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.4580 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.4485 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.4485 |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.4485 |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.4485 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Merck & pay in dividends?
Merck & paid $3.40 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 2.32% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Merck &'s next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 15, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.