MRK is Merck & Company, Inc. (Healthcare). Trading at $142.82. Current dividend yield: 2.40%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.40 |
| Current yield | 2.40% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 15, 2026(in 68 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Jan 06, 2027 · $0.8500 |
| Most recent payment date | Oct 07, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.8500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 5.75% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 5.42% |
| Payout ratio | 269% |
| Market cap | $350.19B |
| Exchange | XNYS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.8500 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.8500 |
| 2026-03-16 | $0.8500 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.8500 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.8100 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.8100 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.8100 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.8100 |
Price chart & technicals
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About MRK
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. In cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 53% of the company's 2025 sales were generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
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Frequently asked
What is MRK's dividend yield?
MRK (Merck & Company, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.40%, which works out to about $3.40 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MRK's next ex-dividend date?
MRK's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 68 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MRK last pay a dividend?
MRK's most recent dividend payment date was Oct 07, 2026.
How often does MRK pay dividends?
MRK pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is MRK growing its dividend?
MRK has been growing its dividend at a 5.42% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-10-08. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.