MRK Dividend Calculator
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) currently yields 2.65% and paid $3.36 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$126.78
Dividend Yield
2.65%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.36
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+5.6%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from MRK
Portfolio Value
$103,817
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$257
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — MRK
Projected Income from MRK
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $424 | $35 | 129.5 | $16,424 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $621 | $52 | 179.8 | $23,689 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $838 | $70 | 229.7 | $31,456 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,076 | $90 | 279.5 | $39,765 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,337 | $111 | 329.1 | $48,661 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,624 | $135 | 378.7 | $58,192 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,940 | $162 | 428.4 | $68,413 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $2,286 | $190 | 478.4 | $79,381 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,666 | $222 | 528.6 | $91,159 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $3,084 | $257 | 579.3 | $103,817 |
MRK Dividend Per Share by Year
MRK Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-08 | $0.85 |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-07 | $0.85 |
| 2025-12-15 | 2026-01-08 | $0.85 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-07 | $0.81 |
| 2025-06-16 | 2025-07-08 | $0.81 |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-04-07 | $0.81 |
| 2024-12-16 | 2025-01-08 | $0.81 |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-10-07 | $0.77 |
| 2024-06-17 | 2024-07-08 | $0.77 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 | $0.77 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2024-01-08 | $0.77 |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-06 | $0.73 |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-07-10 | $0.73 |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-10 | $0.73 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-09 | $0.73 |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-10-07 | $0.69 |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-08 | $0.69 |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-04-07 | $0.69 |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-07 | $0.69 |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-07 | $0.65 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-07 | $0.65 |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-04-07 | $0.65 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-08 | $0.65 |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-10-07 | $0.61 |
MRK Dividend FAQ
How much does MRK pay in dividends per share?
Merck & Co., Inc. paid $3.36 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does MRK pay dividends?
MRK pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is MRK's dividend yield?
At the last close of $126.78, MRK yields approximately 2.65% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is MRK's dividend growth rate?
MRK's dividend per share has compounded at 5.6% per year over the last 5 years (5.3% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much MRK do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.36 per share per year, roughly 358 shares — about $45,387.24 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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