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Merck & Co Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

MRK dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.7700
Forward Dividend yield
2.61%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

MRK dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.81%
Industry
3.25%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

MRK dividend payout ratio

Merck & Co Inc paid out 56.2% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
43.8%
Payout ratio
56.2%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

MRK vs General Drug Manufacturer Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
MRK2.81%Yes0+56.20%
AZN1.92%No10+69.90%
NVS3.31%No2+47.80%
ABBV3.16%Yes0+204.30%
AMGN2.78%Yes0+149.70%

MRK dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
Oct 7, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Sep 16, 2024

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Merck & Co Dividends FAQ

Does Merck & Co pay a dividend?

Yes, MRK has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Merck & Co's Dividend Payment Date?

Merck & Co's next dividend payment date is on 2024-10-07, when Merck & Co shareholders who owned MRK shares before 2024-09-16 will receive a dividend payment of $0.7700 per share. Add MRK to your watchlist to be reminded of MRK's next dividend payment.

Is Merck & Co's dividend stable?

Yes, MRK's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Merck & Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, MRK's past year earnings per share was $5.41, and their annual dividend per share is $3.08. MRK's dividend payout ratio is 56.2%, which is sustainable.

How much is Merck & Co's dividend?

MRK pays a dividend of $3.08 per share. MRK's annual dividend yield is 2.81%. Merck & Co's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 3.25%, and it is lower than the US market average of 3.64%.

What is Merck & Co's Ex-Dividend Date?

Merck & Co's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-09-16. Merck & Co shareholders who own MRK stock before this date will receive Merck & Co's next dividend payment of $0.7700 per share on 2024-10-07. Merck & Co's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add MRK to your watchlist to be reminded before MRK's ex-dividend date.

Is Merck & Co's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, MRK's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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