Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Dividend History
Merck & Co., Inc. Last Dividend Date
Last Ex-Date: March 16, 2026 — $0.85 (REGULAR)
Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.75%
12M Total Dividend
$3.32
Total Declared
254
Payout Ratio
93.5%
Merck & Co., Inc. Share Price — 1 Year History
▲ 53.0% (1Y)Merck & Co., Inc. Annual Dividend Trend
Complete Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend History
All 254 dividend payments by Merck & Co., Inc.
| Ex-Date | Amount ($) | Type | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 0.85 | REGULAR | -- |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 0.85 | REGULAR | -- |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 0.81 | REGULAR | -- |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 0.81 | REGULAR | -- |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 0.81 | REGULAR | -- |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 0.81 | REGULAR | -- |
| 16 Sep 2024 | 0.77 | REGULAR | -- |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 0.77 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 0.77 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 0.77 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2023 | 0.73 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Jun 2023 | 0.73 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Mar 2023 | 0.73 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2022 | 0.73 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2022 | 0.69 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Jun 2022 | 0.69 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Mar 2022 | 0.69 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2021 | 0.69 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2021 | 0.65 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 0.65 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 0.62 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2020 | 0.62 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2020 | 0.58 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Jun 2020 | 0.58 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 0.58 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Dec 2019 | 0.58 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 0.52 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Jun 2019 | 0.52 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Mar 2019 | 0.52 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 0.52 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2018 | 0.46 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Jun 2018 | 0.46 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Mar 2018 | 0.46 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Dec 2017 | 0.46 | REGULAR | -- |
| 14 Sep 2017 | 0.45 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Jun 2017 | 0.45 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Mar 2017 | 0.45 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Dec 2016 | 0.45 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Sep 2016 | 0.44 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Jun 2016 | 0.44 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 0.44 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 0.44 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 0.43 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Jun 2015 | 0.43 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Mar 2015 | 0.43 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Dec 2014 | 0.43 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Sep 2014 | 0.42 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Jun 2014 | 0.42 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Mar 2014 | 0.42 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Dec 2013 | 0.42 | REGULAR | -- |
| 12 Sep 2013 | 0.41 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Jun 2013 | 0.41 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Mar 2013 | 0.41 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Dec 2012 | 0.41 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Sep 2012 | 0.40 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Jun 2012 | 0.40 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Mar 2012 | 0.40 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Dec 2011 | 0.40 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Sep 2011 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Jun 2011 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Mar 2011 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Dec 2010 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 13 Sep 2010 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Jun 2010 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Mar 2010 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 2009 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Jun 2009 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Mar 2009 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 2008 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Sep 2008 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Jun 2008 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 2008 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Dec 2007 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Sep 2007 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Jun 2007 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Mar 2007 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Dec 2006 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 2006 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 May 2006 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 08 Mar 2006 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 2005 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Jun 2005 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 2005 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 2004 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Sep 2004 | 0.36 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 2004 | 0.35 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Mar 2004 | 0.35 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 2003 | 0.35 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Sep 2003 | 0.35 | REGULAR | -- |
| 20 Aug 2003 | 2.74 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Jun 2003 | 0.34 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 2003 | 0.34 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Dec 2002 | 0.34 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Sep 2002 | 0.34 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Jun 2002 | 0.33 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Mar 2002 | 0.33 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Dec 2001 | 0.33 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 2001 | 0.33 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 May 2001 | 0.32 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Mar 2001 | 0.32 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Dec 2000 | 0.32 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 2000 | 0.32 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 May 2000 | 0.28 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Mar 2000 | 0.28 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1999 | 0.28 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Sep 1999 | 0.28 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1999 | 0.26 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Mar 1999 | 0.26 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1998 | 0.26 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1998 | 0.26 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1998 | 0.21 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Mar 1998 | 0.21 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1997 | 0.21 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Sep 1997 | 0.21 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Jun 1997 | 0.20 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 1997 | 0.20 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Dec 1996 | 0.19 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Sep 1996 | 0.19 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Jun 1996 | 0.16 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Mar 1996 | 0.16 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Dec 1995 | 0.16 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Sep 1995 | 0.16 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1995 | 0.14 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Mar 1995 | 0.14 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1994 | 0.14 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1994 | 0.14 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1994 | 0.13 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1994 | 0.13 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1993 | 0.13 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1993 | 0.13 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1993 | 0.12 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1993 | 0.12 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1992 | 0.12 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 1992 | 0.12 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1992 | 0.11 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1992 | 0.11 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1991 | 0.10 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1991 | 0.10 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1991 | 0.09 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Mar 1991 | 0.09 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1990 | 0.09 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Aug 1990 | 0.09 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 May 1990 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 1990 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Dec 1989 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1989 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 May 1989 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1989 | 0.07 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Nov 1988 | 0.06 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1988 | 0.05 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1988 | 0.05 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Feb 1988 | 0.05 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1987 | 0.04 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Aug 1987 | 0.04 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1987 | 0.03 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1987 | 0.03 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1986 | 0.03 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1986 | 0.03 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1986 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 27 Feb 1986 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1985 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1985 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1985 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Feb 1985 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1984 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 1984 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 May 1984 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Mar 1984 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Nov 1983 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1983 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 May 1983 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Feb 1983 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Nov 1982 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1982 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Jun 1982 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Mar 1982 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1981 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 1981 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Jun 1981 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1981 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1980 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1980 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1980 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Feb 1980 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1979 | 0.02 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 1979 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 25 May 1979 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Mar 1979 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Dec 1978 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Aug 1978 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 26 May 1978 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1978 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 28 Nov 1977 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1977 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 May 1977 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Mar 1977 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Nov 1976 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1976 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Jun 1976 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1976 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1975 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 29 Aug 1975 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1975 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Mar 1975 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1974 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1974 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Mar 1974 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1973 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 31 Aug 1973 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Jun 1973 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 1973 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Dec 1972 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 09 Jun 1972 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1972 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Dec 1971 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Sep 1971 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Jun 1971 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Mar 1971 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1970 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1970 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Jun 1970 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1969 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Sep 1969 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Jun 1969 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Mar 1969 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 02 Dec 1968 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Aug 1968 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Jun 1968 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Mar 1968 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Dec 1967 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Sep 1967 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Jun 1967 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Mar 1967 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Nov 1966 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Sep 1966 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Jun 1966 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 08 Mar 1966 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 30 Nov 1965 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 07 Sep 1965 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 08 Jun 1965 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 09 Mar 1965 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 01 Dec 1964 | 0.01 | REGULAR | -- |
| 08 Sep 1964 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 09 Jun 1964 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 10 Mar 1964 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Dec 1963 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 03 Sep 1963 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Mar 1963 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 04 Dec 1962 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Sep 1962 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 05 Jun 1962 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
| 06 Mar 1962 | 0.00 | REGULAR | -- |
Merck & Co., Inc. Analyst Recommendations
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend FAQ
What is Merck & Co., Inc. dividend date 2026?
The last Merck & Co., Inc. ex-dividend date was March 16, 2026 ($0.85 per share). The next dividend date has not been announced yet. Merck & Co., Inc. typically pays annual dividends.
What is Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) current dividend yield?
Merck & Co., Inc. has a current dividend yield of 2.75%. The 12-month dividend is $3.32 per share at a share price of $120.76.
How many dividends has Merck & Co., Inc. declared?
Merck & Co., Inc. has declared a total of 254 dividends. The highest single dividend was $2.7443 per share.
When is the next Merck & Co., Inc. ex-dividend date?
The last Merck & Co., Inc. ex-dividend date was March 16, 2026 ($0.85 per share). The next dividend date has not been announced yet. Merck & Co., Inc. typically pays annual dividends.
What is the face value of Merck & Co., Inc. shares?
The face value of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) shares is $10.0.
Is Merck & Co., Inc. a good dividend stock?
Merck & Co., Inc. has declared 254 dividends with a current yield of 2.75%. The 5-year average yield is 2.45%, suggesting stable payouts. Investors should consider dividend consistency, payout ratio, and the P/E ratio of 34.0 before investing.
How to buy Merck & Co., Inc. shares to get dividend?
To receive Merck & Co., Inc. dividends, you must buy shares at least one business day before the ex-dividend date. Shares purchased on or after the ex-date are not eligible for that dividend. You can buy Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) through any registered stockbroker.
What is Merck & Co., Inc. highest dividend per share?
The highest single dividend paid by Merck & Co., Inc. was $2.7443 per share. The total dividend paid to date is $59.9688.
Merck & Co., Inc. Quick Info
$120.76
+1.67 (+1.40%)
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Symbol
- MRK
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
- P/E Ratio
- 34.02
- Market Cap
- $298.26B
- Book Value
- $18.58
- EPS
- $3.55
- 52W Range
- $77 - $125
- 5Y Avg Yield
- 2.45%
- Highest Dividend
- $2.74
- Total Paid
- $59.97
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