Does Merck Pay Dividends?
Merck & Co., Inc. · MRK · updated
Key facts: Merck dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Merck (MRK) pays a dividend of $0.85 per share every quarter, $3.40 a year, a 2.33% yield at its share price of $145.95.
- Merck (MRK) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October.
- The most recent dividend from Merck (MRK), $0.85 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026 and was paid on Oct 7, 2026.
- Merck (MRK) has paid a dividend since at least 1970; SmarterDividends' records hold 225 of its dividend payments.
- Merck (MRK) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Merck (MRK), 4.9% to $0.85 per share, went ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2025.
- At $3.40 a year per share, 100 shares of MRK pay $340.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Merck (MRK) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 267% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Merck Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-merck-pay-dividends
How much does Merck pay?
Merck (MRK) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.85 per share. That is $3.40 per share a year, a 2.33% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $340.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $233.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.85 | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 | $0.85 | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 | $0.85 | — |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | $0.85 | +4.9% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.81 | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.81 | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.81 | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | $0.81 | +5.2% |
When does Merck pay dividends?
Merck (MRK) paid its last 4 regular dividends in January, April, July and October. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The MRK ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Merck's dividend history
Merck (MRK) has paid a dividend since at least 1970, and SmarterDividends' records hold 225 payments. It has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 4.9%, went ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2025.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full MRK dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Merck pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Merck (MRK) pays a dividend of $0.85 per share every quarter, $3.40 a year, a 2.33% yield at its share price of $145.95.
How much is Merck's dividend?
Merck (MRK) pays $0.85 per share each payment, $3.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.40 per share in total.
How often does Merck pay dividends?
Merck (MRK) pays every quarter, most recently in January, April, July and October.
When is Merck's next dividend?
Merck has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in January, April, July and October. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026.
What is Merck's dividend yield?
2.33% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.40 a year in dividends divided by the $145.95 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of MRK pay?
About $340.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $85.00, at Merck's current dividend rate.
Has Merck ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Merck's dividend since 1970. It has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
How long has Merck paid dividends?
Since at least 1970, the start of Merck's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 225 payments.
When do I need to buy MRK to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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