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MRK Dividends Insights
MRK pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.85 at Jul 08, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 2.63%.
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AI Analysis of MRK
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of MRK
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.63% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 4.94% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $0.85 |
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Merck has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: Jul 08, 2026.
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MRK Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of MRK's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 51 | Nov 26, 2013 | Dec 12, 2013 | Jan 08, 2014 | $0.420 | 0.88% |
| 52 | Jul 24, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | Oct 07, 2013 | $0.410 | 0.90% |
| 53 | May 28, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 | Jul 08, 2013 | $0.410 | 0.91% |
| 54 | Feb 26, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 | Apr 05, 2013 | $0.410 | 0.95% |
| 55 | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 | Jan 08, 2013 | $0.410 | 1.02% |
| 56 | Jul 24, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Oct 05, 2012 | $0.401 | 0.91% |
| 57 | May 22, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 | Jul 09, 2012 | $0.401 | 1.00% |
| 58 | Feb 28, 2012 | Mar 13, 2012 | Apr 06, 2012 | $0.401 | 1.08% |
| 59 | Nov 10, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 | Jan 09, 2012 | $0.401 | 1.09% |
| 60 | Jul 26, 2011 | Sep 13, 2011 | Oct 07, 2011 | $0.363 | 1.20% |
Dividend Sustainability
The company's strong Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS) indicates its robust capacity to uphold current dividend levels. Its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is moderate, indicating limited growth potential. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing MRK to Sector and Country
MRK pays a solid dividend yield of 2.63%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.584%). MRK’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Healthcare sector in the US market (7.87%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
MRK Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Pfizer | 141.517B | $0.430 | 6.93% | 130.54% | |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | 124.076B | $0.630 | 4.13% | 69.69% | |
| Medtronic plc | 104.823B | $0.720 | 3.48% | 75.81% | |
| Novo Nordisk A/S | 214.146B | $0.92 | 2.76% | 42.47% | |
| AbbVie | 447.529B | $1.73 | 2.70% | 324.76% | |
| Merck | 314.951B | $0.85 | 2.63% | 92.12% | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 175.209B | $0.630 | 2.47% | 77.20% | |
| UnitedHealth Group | 391.692B | $2.32 | 2.08% | 57.33% | |
| Novartis AG | 290.961B | $3.10 | 2.03% | 67.77% | |
| Danaher Corporation | 126.79B | $0.400 | 0.80% | 24.67% | |
| Eli Lilly | 1.095T | $1.73 | 0.555% | 22.10% | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 195.644B | $0.470 | 0.342% | 9.46% |
