Merck & Co. (MRK) dividend: yield & history
Merck & Co. · Health Care · ref. ETF XLV · price $149.54
In short — Merck & Co. pays $3.36/yr per share, a 2.68% yield. Dividend raised for 28 years (~+31%/yr over 5y). Paying since 1985.
How much does Merck & Co. pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$149.54+79.7% over range
Aug 28, 25low $77.6 · high $156.45Aug 27, 26
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82% recommend buying · 17 analysts
2.68 %
Yield
$3.36
Annual dividend
28 yrs
Consecutive raises
+31%
Growth /yr (5y)
Merck & Co. dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.79 | +178% |
| 2024 | $1.36 | +3% |
| 2023 | $1.33 | +6% |
| 2022 | $1.25 | +15% |
| 2021 | $1.09 | +10% |
| 2020 | $0.99 | +17% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | +13% |
| 2018 | $0.74 | +18% |
| 2017 | $0.63 | +12% |
| 2016 | $0.56 | +8% |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does Merck & Co. (MRK) pay a dividend?
Yes. Merck & Co. currently pays about $3.36 per share per year, a 2.68% yield at the current price.
Is MRK's dividend growing?
Merck & Co.'s annual dividend has grown for 28 straight years, at roughly +31%/yr over 5 years.
What is Merck & Co.'s dividend yield?
Merck & Co. yields about 2.68% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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