Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
128.58
+0.21 (0.16%)
At close: Aug 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
128.85
+0.27 (0.21%)
After-hours: Aug 7, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT
Merck & Co. Dividend Information
Merck & Co. has an annual dividend of $3.40 per share, with a yield of 2.64%. The dividend is paid every three months and the next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026.
Dividend Yield
2.64%
Annual Dividend
$3.40
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Payout Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
267.12%
Dividend Growth(1Y)
4.94%
Growth Years
15
Buyback Yield
1.92%
Shareholder Yield
4.56%
| Ex-Dividend Date | Cash Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.850 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.850 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.850 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.850 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.810 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.810 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.810 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.810 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.770 | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.770 | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.770 | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.770 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.730 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.730 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.730 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.730 | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.690 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.690 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.690 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.690 | Jan 7, 2022 |
* Dividend amounts are adjusted for stock splits when applicable.