Merck & Co., Inc.
20y streakMerck & Co., Inc. is a leading global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, that discovers, develops, and markets prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Its portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab), one of the world's best-selling cancer immunotherapies, as well as treatments across cardiovascular, diabetes, and infectious disease therapeutic areas. The company operates across more than 140 countries and is one of the largest healthcare companies by revenue in the United States.
Dividend Yield
2.26%
TTM · NYSE
Last Dividend
0.85
USD · 2026-05-16
5Y Growth
-8.43%
CAGR
Frequency
Quarterly
Years Paid
20
consecutive
Not Cut
—
consecutive yrs
Grown
—
consecutive yrs
Listings
| Exchange | Ticker | Currency | Yield TTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE primary | MRK | USD | 2.26% |
Total Return
Based on 10,000 invested at the start of the period. Price return uses split-adjusted closing prices. Dividends are not reinvested.
Annual Dividends
Annual dividend per share · 20 years of data
Dividend Yield History
Dividend History
| Ex-Date ▼ | Pay-Date ▼ | Amount ▼ | Type ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.05.2026 | 06.06.2026 | 0.85 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2026 | 07.03.2026 | 0.85 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2025 | 07.12.2025 | 0.85 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2025 | 06.09.2025 | 0.81 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2025 | 06.06.2025 | 0.81 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2025 | 07.03.2025 | 0.81 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2024 | 07.12.2024 | 0.81 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2024 | 06.09.2024 | 0.77 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2024 | 06.06.2024 | 0.77 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2024 | 07.03.2024 | 0.77 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2023 | 07.12.2023 | 0.77 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2023 | 06.09.2023 | 0.73 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2023 | 06.06.2023 | 0.73 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2023 | 07.03.2023 | 0.73 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2022 | 07.12.2022 | 0.73 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2022 | 06.09.2022 | 0.69 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2022 | 06.06.2022 | 0.69 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2022 | 07.03.2022 | 0.69 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2021 | 07.12.2021 | 0.69 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2021 | 06.09.2021 | 0.65 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2021 | 06.06.2021 | 0.65 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2021 | 07.03.2021 | 0.65 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2020 | 07.12.2020 | 0.65 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2020 | 06.09.2020 | 0.61 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2020 | 06.06.2020 | 0.61 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2020 | 07.03.2020 | 0.61 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2019 | 07.12.2019 | 0.61 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2019 | 06.09.2019 | 0.55 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2019 | 06.06.2019 | 0.55 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2019 | 07.03.2019 | 0.55 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2018 | 07.12.2018 | 0.55 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2018 | 06.09.2018 | 0.48 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2018 | 06.06.2018 | 0.48 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2018 | 07.03.2018 | 0.48 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2017 | 07.12.2017 | 0.48 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2017 | 06.09.2017 | 0.47 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2017 | 06.06.2017 | 0.47 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2017 | 07.03.2017 | 0.47 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2016 | 07.12.2016 | 0.47 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2016 | 06.09.2016 | 0.46 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2016 | 06.06.2016 | 0.46 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2016 | 07.03.2016 | 0.46 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2015 | 07.12.2015 | 0.46 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2015 | 06.09.2015 | 0.45 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2015 | 06.06.2015 | 0.45 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2015 | 07.03.2015 | 0.45 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2014 | 07.12.2014 | 0.45 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2014 | 06.09.2014 | 0.44 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2014 | 06.06.2014 | 0.44 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2014 | 07.03.2014 | 0.44 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2013 | 07.12.2013 | 0.44 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2013 | 06.09.2013 | 0.43 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2013 | 06.06.2013 | 0.43 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2013 | 07.03.2013 | 0.43 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2012 | 07.12.2012 | 0.43 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2012 | 06.09.2012 | 0.42 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2012 | 06.06.2012 | 0.42 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2012 | 07.03.2012 | 0.42 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2011 | 07.12.2011 | 0.42 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2011 | 06.09.2011 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2011 | 06.06.2011 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2011 | 07.03.2011 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2010 | 07.12.2010 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2010 | 06.09.2010 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2010 | 06.06.2010 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2010 | 07.03.2010 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2009 | 07.12.2009 | 1.32 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2009 | 06.09.2009 | 0.07 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2009 | 06.06.2009 | 0.07 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2009 | 07.03.2009 | 0.38 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2008 | 07.12.2008 | 1.32 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2008 | 06.09.2008 | 0.07 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2008 | 06.06.2008 | 0.07 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2007 | 07.12.2007 | 1.52 USD | Ordinary |