Question 1

Is HUM or MRK a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, HUM wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). MRK offers the higher yield (2.31%), while HUM has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, HUM or MRK?

Accepted Answer

MRK has the higher forward dividend yield at 2.31%, versus 0.92% for HUM.

Question 3

Is HUM or MRK safer?

Accepted Answer

HUM has the higher dividend-safety score (95/100 vs 88/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is HUM or MRK better value right now?

Accepted Answer

HUM trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+49% upside, undervalued), versus -8% for MRK.

Metric	HUM	MRK
Forward yield	0.92%	2.31%
Annual dividend	$3.54	$3.40
Payout ratio	33%	269%
Years of growth	0 yr	15 yr
5-yr dividend growth	7.2%	6.7%
5-yr total return	-17%	67%
Dividend safety score	95 (A)	88 (A)
Fair value estimate	$574.85	$135.77
Upside to fair value	+49%	-8%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$46.4B	$362.4B
P/E ratio	36.5	117.5

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