MRK Dividend
Merck & Co. Inc. pays a 2.61% dividend yield, $3.40 per share annually.
Dividend Yield
? Annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price. A 3% yield means you earn $3 per year for every $100 invested.2.61%
Annual Dividend
$3.40
per share
Payout Ratio
94%
High
Ex-Dividend Date
September 15, 2026
Recent Dividends
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.85 |
| Sep 1, 2004 | $0.36 |
| Jun 2, 2004 | $0.35 |
| Mar 3, 2004 | $0.35 |
| Dec 3, 2003 | $0.35 |
| Sep 3, 2003 | $0.35 |
| Aug 20, 2003 | $2.74 |
| Jun 4, 2003 | $0.34 |
Project Your MRK Income
See how much passive income a MRK position could generate over 20 years. Defaults are based on current yield and estimated dividend growth rate.
Extra added each month
Annual dividend rate
Yearly dividend raise
Monthly Income
$109
Year 1 estimate
Annual Income
$1,305
Year 1 estimate
Yield on Cost
2.61%
Income % of what you paid
Total Invested
$50,000
Projected Annual Income (20 Years)
View year-by-year projections
| Year | Income | Portfolio | YoC (Yield on Cost) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,370 | $51,370 | 2.7% |
| Year 2 | $1,478 | $52,848 | 3.0% |
| Year 3 | $1,597 | $54,445 | 3.2% |
| Year 4 | $1,727 | $56,172 | 3.5% |
| Year 5 | $1,871 | $58,044 | 3.7% |
| Year 10 | $2,861 | $70,162 | 5.7% |
| Year 15 | $4,594 | $89,260 | 9.2% |
| Year 20 | $7,845 | $121,123 | 15.7% |
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MRK Dividend FAQ
What is MRK's current dividend yield?
Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.61%, which equals $3.40 per share annually.
Is MRK's dividend payout sustainable?
MRK has a payout ratio of 94%, which is considered high. A high payout ratio may limit future dividend growth.
How much income would I earn from MRK dividends?
Use the Income Planner below to project your dividend income. For example, a $10,000 investment at 2.61% yield would generate approximately $261.00 per year, or $21.75 per month before reinvestment.