MRK Dividend History - Merck mpany
Track the latest MRK dividend history! 3.08% Dividend Yield, 5.69% Annual Growth - Explore MRK's complete dividend history
Yield 12m
3.08%
Cash Amount 12m
3.12
Dividend Growth 5y avg
5.69%
Dividend Rating
66.30%
Yield on Cost 5y
4.69%
Payout Ratio current
41.4%
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
97.7%
Total Return 12m: -28.24%
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Total Return 5y: 34.40%
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MRK Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Cash Amount | Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.76% | |
| 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 | ||
| 2015-03-12 | 2015-03-16 | 2015-04-08 | Quarterly | 0.4294 |
MRK Dividend History - FAQ
Does MRK pay dividends?
Yes, as of February 2025, MRK paid a dividend of 3.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-16.What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?
As of February 2025, MRK`s dividend yield is 3.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.12 USD by the current share price of 89.50.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 mpany (MRK) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth Rate 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 4.69%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Merck mpany five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (3.12) divided by the purchase price five years ago (66.59):What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?
MRK Payout Consistency is 97.7%.
Highly consistent: Merck mpany has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.