Annual Dividend Yield
2.27%0.05%+2.25%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MRK annual dividend yield is 2.27%, up +2.25% on
- Historical Performance
- MRK annual dividend yield is down -12.02% over the past 3 years, down -29.50% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MRK annual dividend yield is currently -68.65% below its historical high of 7.24% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MRK annual dividend yield is +8.10% above its 3-year low of 2.10% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MRK annual dividend yield is higher than 62.50% of companies in Healthcare sector
- Next Dividend
- The next dividend is announced to be $0.85 per share, with an ex-dividend date of
Dividend Yield Chart
SUGGESTED SERIES
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.27% | -38.0% | -12.0% | -29.5% | -52.4% | |
| Price | $144.71 | +70.0% | +33.3% | +97.0% | +376.3% | |
| Annual Dividend | $3.28 | +5.1% | +17.1% | +38.7% | +126.3% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 44.77% | -2.2% | -7.3% | -67.4% | -90.7% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $8.18B | +4.3% | +16.6% | +31.6% | +72.7% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $12.36B | -31.7% | -16.0% | +112.2% | +26.2% | |
| Annual Revenue | $64.93B | +1.5% | +11.0% | +56.3% | +41.4% | |
| Annual EPS | $7.28 | +8.1% | +27.5% | +161.8% | +2500.4% | |
| PE Ratio | 115.67 | +781.0% | +29.3% | +245.0% | +254.1% |
Dividend Yield Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 4.25% | -46.6% | |
| 5Y | 4.25% | -46.6% | |
| All | 7.24% | -68.7% |
Dividend Yield Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 2.10% | +8.1% | |
| 5Y | 2.10% | +8.1% | |
| All | 0.37% | +513.5% |
Dividend Yield History
FAQ
- What is the current annual dividend yield of MRK?
- As of today, MRK annual dividend yield is 2.27%
- What is MRK annual dividend yield most recent change?
- MRK annual dividend yield was up +2.25% on September 10, 2026
- What is 1-year change in MRK annual dividend yield?
- MRK annual dividend yield is down -37.98% year-over-year
- How far is MRK annual dividend yield from its all-time high?
- MRK annual dividend yield is currently -68.65% below its historical high of 7.24% set on March 9, 2009
- How does MRK annual dividend yield rank versus sector peers?
- MRK annual dividend yield is higher than 62.50% of companies in Healthcare sector
- What is MRK next ex-dividend date?
- The next ex-dividend date for MRK is
- When is MRK next annual earnings release?
- As of today, the next annual earnings release for MRK has not been scheduled
Dividend Yield Formula
Dividend Yield = × 100%
TTM Dividend Yield
2.32%0.04%+1.75%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MRK TTM dividend yield is 2.32%, up +1.75% on
- Historical Performance
- MRK TTM dividend yield is down -38.30% year-over-year, down -12.45% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MRK TTM dividend yield is currently -67.96% below its historical high of 7.24% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MRK TTM dividend yield is +7.91% above its 3-year low of 2.15% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MRK TTM dividend yield is higher than 63.75% of companies in Healthcare sector
- Next Dividend
- The next dividend is announced to be $0.85 per share, with an ex-dividend date of
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.32% | -15.6% | -38.3% | -12.4% | -30.9% | |
| Price | $144.71 | +19.8% | +70.0% | +33.3% | +97.0% | |
| TTM Dividend | $3.36 | +1.2% | +5.0% | +16.7% | +36.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 268.56% | +187.4% | +444.3% | +13.2% | +138.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $8.30B | +0.8% | +3.3% | +14.7% | +29.6% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $16.06B | +13.8% | +9.1% | +48.4% | +191.2% | |
| TTM Revenue | $66.29B | +1.2% | +4.5% | +15.6% | +51.8% | |
| TTM EPS | $1.25 | -64.8% | -80.7% | +3.0% | -42.9% | |
| PE Ratio | 115.67 | +240.3% | +781.0% | +29.3% | +245.0% |
TTM Dividend Yield Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 4.18% | -44.5% | |
| 3Y | 4.30% | -46.0% | |
| 5Y | 4.30% | -46.0% | |
| All | 7.24% | -68.0% |
TTM Dividend Yield Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 2.15% | +7.9% | |
| 3Y | 2.15% | +7.9% | |
| 5Y | 2.15% | +7.9% | |
| All | 0.62% | +274.2% |
TTM Dividend Yield History
FAQ
- What is the current TTM dividend yield of MRK?
- As of today, MRK TTM dividend yield is 2.32%
- What is MRK TTM dividend yield most recent change?
- MRK TTM dividend yield was up +1.75% on September 10, 2026
- What is 1-year change in MRK TTM dividend yield?
- MRK TTM dividend yield is down -38.30% year-over-year
- How far is MRK TTM dividend yield from its all-time high?
- MRK TTM dividend yield is currently -67.96% below its historical high of 7.24% set on March 9, 2009
- How does MRK TTM dividend yield rank versus sector peers?
- MRK TTM dividend yield is higher than 63.75% of companies in Healthcare sector
- What is MRK next ex-dividend date?
- The next ex-dividend date for MRK is
- When is MRK next earnings release?
- As of today, the next earnings release for MRK has not been scheduled
Dividend Yield Formula
Dividend Yield = × 100%
Data Sources & References
- MRK Official Website www.merck.com
- MRK Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MRK
- MRK Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/mrk