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Merck & Co

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Ticker: MRK
MRK

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Dividend metrics

Annual payout (TTM) 
$3.36
Yield (TTM) 
2.295%
Payout ratio 
268.56%
Payout frequency 
Quarterly
Dividend growth (3Y) 
5.49%
Next payment 
$0.85

Dividend history & forecast

$1.547

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Frequently asked questions

Merck & Co's dividends are paid out in January, April, July, and October.
On a quarterly basis.
The dividend yield is currently 2.30% and distributions have increased by 5.49% in the last 3 years.
The last payment was made on 08.07.2026.
If you had Merck & Co in your securities account on 15.06.2026, you received the distribution.
Merck & Co paid out a dividend of $3.24 in 2025.
Merck & Co paid out a dividend of $3.08 in 2024.
To receive the next dividend, Merck & Co must be booked in the securities account on 15.09.2026.
On 07.10.2026, $0.85 per share is to be paid out as a dividend.

Dividend growth 

The dividend growth is 5.195% based on the previous financial year. The average dividend growth over the last 5 years is 5.835%.

1 Year

Moderate growth5.195%

3 Year

Moderate growth5.49%

5 Year

Moderate growth5.835%

10 Year

Strong growth6.054%

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