MRK Dividend History - Merck KGaA
Track the latest MRK dividend history: 1.53% Dividend Yield, -3.29% Annual Growth - Explore MRK's complete dividend history
Yield 12m
1.53%
Cash Amount 12m
2.20
Dividend Growth 5y avg
-3.29%
Dividend Rating
43.00%
Yield on Cost 5y
2.71%
Payout Ratio
28.1%
Payout Frequency 12m
1
Payout Consistency
90.0%
Total Return 12m: -14.79%
#103 in Group
Total Return 5y: 65.39%
#48 in Group
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MRK Dividend History - Last 30 Dividends (Paid in EUR)
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Cash Amount | Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-29 | 2.2 | 1.47% | ||||
| 2023-05-02 | 2.2 | 18.9% | 1.38% | |||
| 2022-04-25 | 1.85 | 32.1% | 1.07% | |||
| 2021-04-26 | 1.4 | 7.7% | 0.98% | |||
| 2020-05-29 | 1.3 | 1.25% | ||||
| 2020-04-27 | 1.3 | 4% | 1.22% | |||
| 2019-04-29 | 1.25 | |||||
| 2018-04-30 | 1.25 | 4.2% | ||||
| 2017-05-02 | 1.2 | 14.3% | ||||
| 2016-05-02 | 1.05 | 5% | ||||
| 2015-04-20 | 1 | 5.3% | ||||
| 2014-05-12 | 0.95 | 11.8% | ||||
| 2013-04-29 | 0.85 | 13.3% | ||||
| 2012-04-23 | 0.75 | 20% | ||||
| 2011-04-11 | 0.625 | 25% | ||||
| 2010-04-12 | 0.5 | -33.3% | ||||
| 2009-04-04 | 0.75 | 25% | ||||
| 2008-03-31 | 0.6 | 33.3% | ||||
| 2007-04-30 | 0.45 | 7.5% | ||||
| 2006-07-03 | 0.4185 | 6.2% | ||||
| 2005-04-01 | 0.3939 | |||||
| 2004-03-29 | 0.3939 | -20% | ||||
| 2003-03-31 | 0.4923 | 5.3% | ||||
| 2002-03-25 | 0.4677 | 115.9% | ||||
| 2001-04-06 | 0.2166 | -48.2% | ||||
| 2000-05-12 | 0.4185 | 8.8% | ||||
| 1999-06-25 | 0.3847 | 59.7% | ||||
| 1998-06-26 | 0.2408 | -23.5% | ||||
| 1997-06-20 | 0.3147 | 818.4% | ||||
| 1996-06-21 | 0.0343 |
MRK Dividend History - FAQ
Does MRK pay dividends?
Yes, as of March 2025, MRK paid a dividend of 2.20 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-04-29.What is the Dividend Yield of MRK?
As of March 2025, MRK`s dividend yield is 1.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.20M EUR by the current share price of 134.40.How often does MRK pay dividends?
MRK pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MRK has issued 1 dividend payments.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRK?
The next ex-dividend date for Merck KGaA (MRK) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth Rate of MRK?
MRK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3,290,000.00% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of MRK?
MRK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.71M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Merck KGaA five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (2.20M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (81.26):What is the Payout Consistency of MRK?
MRK Payout Consistency is 90.0%.
Moderately consistent: Merck KGaA has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.