MRK ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Merck & Company, Inc.
MRK dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.85 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ≈ Jul 7, 2026 | $0.85 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ≈ Apr 7, 2026 | $0.85 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ≈ Jan 6, 2026 | $0.85 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ≈ Oct 7, 2025 | $0.81 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ≈ Jul 8, 2025 | $0.81 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ≈ Apr 8, 2025 | $0.81 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ≈ Jan 7, 2025 | $0.81 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | ≈ Oct 8, 2024 | $0.77 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ≈ Jul 9, 2024 | $0.77 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ≈ Apr 5, 2024 | $0.77 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from MRK's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is MRK's next ex-dividend date?
MRK's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 14, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is MRK's dividend?
MRK most recently paid about $0.85 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $3.4055 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is MRK's dividend yield?
MRK's dividend yield is about 2.34%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $145.45 as of Oct 13, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does MRK pay its dividend?
MRK pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 15, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on MRK's usual timing we estimate about Jan 6, 2027.
Has MRK grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, MRK paid $3.40 per share, which was 4.9% higher than the 4 payments before that ($3.24). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of MRK pay?
At the current yield of 2.34%, $10,000 invested in MRK would pay roughly $234 a year in dividends, or about $20 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has MRK made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year MRK's share price changed by +69.7%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +73.7%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 13, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?