What is the current annual payout ratio of MRK?

As of today, MRK annual payout ratio is 44.77%

What is 1-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?

MRK annual payout ratio is down -2.16% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?

MRK annual payout ratio is down -7.25% over the past 3 years

How far is MRK annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

MRK annual payout ratio is currently -97.73% below its historical high of 1,974.80% set on December 31, 2023

How does MRK annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

MRK annual payout ratio is higher than 97.70% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is MRK next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for MRK has not been scheduled

What is the current TTM payout ratio of MRK?

As of today, MRK TTM payout ratio is 94.56%

What is MRK TTM payout ratio most recent change?

MRK TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 30, 2026

What is 1-year change in MRK TTM payout ratio?

MRK TTM payout ratio is up +91.65% year-over-year

How far is MRK TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

MRK TTM payout ratio is currently -95.83% below its historical high of 2,269.29% set on March 14, 2024

How does MRK TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

MRK TTM payout ratio is higher than 99.13% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is MRK next earnings release?

The next earnings release for MRK is on August 4, 2026

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MRK?

As of today, MRK quarterly payout ratio is -49.61%

What is MRK quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

MRK quarterly payout ratio was down -172.82% on March 31, 2026

What is 1-year change in MRK quarterly payout ratio?

MRK quarterly payout ratio is down -223.07% year-over-year

How far is MRK quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

MRK quarterly payout ratio is currently -113.74% below its historical high of 361.17% set on March 31, 2010

How does MRK quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

MRK quarterly payout ratio is higher than 0.58% of companies in Healthcare sector

When is MRK next earnings release?

The next earnings release for MRK is on August 4, 2026

MRK Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

44.77%0.99%-2.16%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, MRK annual payout ratio is 44.77%, down -2.16% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: MRK annual payout ratio is down -7.25% over the past 3 years, down -67.42% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: MRK annual payout ratio is currently -97.73% below its historical high of 1,974.80% set on December 31, 2023
3-Year Low Comparison: MRK annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
Sector Comparison: MRK annual payout ratio is higher than 97.70% of companies in Healthcare sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

MRK Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	44.77%	-2.2%	-7.3%	-67.4%	-90.7%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	-49.61%	-223.1%	-175.6%	-182.9%	-145.1%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 30, 26	94.56%	+91.7%	-60.1%	-16.2%	-39.3%
Price	Jul 30, 26	$129.79	+58.8%	+22.1%	+68.8%	+298.5%
Annual Dividend Yield	Jul 30, 26	2.53%	-33.8%	-3.8%	-17.9%	-43.1%
Annual Dividends Paid	Dec 31, 25	$8.18B	+4.3%	+16.6%	+31.6%	+72.7%
Annual Dividend	Dec 31, 25	$3.28	+5.1%	+17.1%	+38.7%	+126.3%
Annual Free Cash Flow	Dec 31, 25	$12.36B	-31.7%	-16.0%	+112.2%	+26.2%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$64.93B	+1.5%	+11.0%	+56.3%	+41.4%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$7.28	+8.1%	+27.5%	+161.8%	+2500.4%

Payout Ratio Highs

MRK Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	1,974.80%	Dec 31, 23	-97.7%
5Y	1,974.80%	Dec 31, 23	-97.7%
All	1,974.80%	Dec 31, 23	-97.7%

Payout Ratio Lows

MRK Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	44.77%	Dec 31, 25	at low
5Y	44.77%	Dec 31, 25	at low
All	24.77%	Dec 31, 09	+80.7%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	44.77%	-2.2%
2024	45.76%	-97.7%
2023	1,974.80%	+3,991.2%
2022	48.27%	-9.8%
2021	53.49%	-61.1%
2020	137.41%	+135.9%
2019	58.25%	-30.2%
2018	83.51%	-60.9%
2017	213.69%	+64.4%
2016	130.02%	+13.3%
2015	114.76%	+164.9%
2014	43.32%	-62.1%
2013	114.17%	+40.5%
2012	81.26%	+10.5%
2011	73.56%	-84.8%
2010	483.06%	+1,850.2%
2009	24.77%	-40.1%
2008	41.33%	-57.6%
2007	97.37%	+33.5%
2006	72.96%	+3.5%
2005	70.48%	+27.0%
2004	55.48%	+15.4%
2003	48.09%	+11.0%

Year	Value	Change
2002	43.34%	+4.4%
2001	41.53%	+5.8%
2000	39.24%	-7.4%
1999	42.37%	+1.8%
1998	41.64%	-3.5%
1997	43.17%	+0.5%
1996	42.95%	-4.4%
1995	44.93%	-3.2%
1994	46.40%	-12.4%
1993	52.98%	+21.8%
1992	43.50%	+4.6%
1991	41.60%	+0.6%
1990	41.34%	-2.5%
1989	42.42%	+5.1%
1988	40.36%	+12.7%
1987	35.81%	-13.1%
1986	41.22%	-5.4%
1985	43.55%	-5.6%
1984	46.14%	-2.1%
1983	47.13%	-6.0%
1982	50.15%	+1.6%
1981	49.37%	+15.8%
1980	42.62%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK annual payout ratio is 44.77%
What is 1-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?
MRK annual payout ratio is down -2.16% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?
MRK annual payout ratio is down -7.25% over the past 3 years
How far is MRK annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK annual payout ratio is currently -97.73% below its historical high of 1,974.80% set on December 31, 2023
How does MRK annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MRK annual payout ratio is higher than 97.70% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for MRK has not been scheduled

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

TTM Payout Ratio

94.56%0.00%0.00%

July 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, MRK TTM payout ratio is 94.56%, unchanged on July 30, 2026
Historical Performance: MRK TTM payout ratio is up +91.65% year-over-year, down -60.13% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: MRK TTM payout ratio is currently -95.83% below its historical high of 2,269.29% set on March 14, 2024
3-Year Low Comparison: MRK TTM payout ratio is +120.63% above its 3-year low of 42.86% reached on September 30, 2025
Sector Comparison: MRK TTM payout ratio is higher than 99.13% of companies in Healthcare sector

Performance

MRK Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 30, 26	94.56%	+1.2%	+91.7%	-60.1%	-16.2%
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	-49.61%	-172.8%	-223.1%	-175.6%	-182.9%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	44.77%	–	-2.2%	-7.3%	-67.4%
Price	Jul 30, 26	$129.79	+18.9%	+58.8%	+22.1%	+68.8%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 30, 26	2.59%	-14.8%	-33.8%	-4.4%	-19.3%
TTM Dividends Paid	Mar 31, 26	$8.23B	+0.7%	+3.7%	+15.6%	+30.5%
TTM Dividend	Jul 30, 26	$3.36	+1.2%	+5.0%	+16.7%	+36.0%
TTM Free Cash Flow	Mar 31, 26	$14.12B	+14.2%	-17.2%	+25.3%	+107.2%
TTM Revenue	Mar 31, 26	$65.51B	+0.9%	+2.7%	+14.7%	+57.3%
TTM EPS	Mar 31, 26	$3.55	-51.2%	-48.3%	-30.6%	+28.5%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

MRK TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	94.56%	Jun 15, 26	at high
3Y	2,269.29%	Mar 14, 24	-95.8%
5Y	2,269.29%	Mar 14, 24	-95.8%
All	2,269.29%	Mar 14, 24	-95.8%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

MRK TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	42.86%	Sep 30, 25	+120.6%
3Y	42.86%	Sep 30, 25	+120.6%
5Y	41.63%	Jun 30, 22	+127.1%
All	0.00%	Aug 4, 72	N/A

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Jul 2026	94.56%	+1.2%
Mar 2026	93.44%	+107.2%
Dec 2025	45.09%	+5.2%
Sep 2025	42.86%	-13.1%
Jun 2025	49.34%	+7.2%
Mar 2025	46.01%	-0.7%
Dec 2024	46.33%	-28.2%
Sep 2024	64.51%	+14.5%
Jun 2024	56.34%	-83.1%
Mar 2024	333.96%	-85.1%
Dec 2023	2,239.03%	+1,280.4%
Sep 2023	162.20%	-31.6%
Jun 2023	237.17%	+327.6%
Mar 2023	55.46%	+13.1%
Dec 2022	49.02%	+6.8%
Sep 2022	45.92%	+10.3%
Jun 2022	41.63%	-13.2%
Mar 2022	47.95%	-5.5%
Dec 2021	50.75%	-43.4%
Sep 2021	89.66%	-20.5%
Jun 2021	112.82%	+29.9%
Mar 2021	86.88%	+2.1%
Dec 2020	85.11%	+65.6%
Sep 2020	51.39%	-7.0%
Jun 2020	55.25%	-1.3%
Mar 2020	55.95%	-1.1%
Dec 2019	56.56%	-3.5%
Sep 2019	58.61%	+3.0%
Jun 2019	56.89%	-8.2%
Mar 2019	61.96%	-24.2%
Dec 2018	81.79%	-44.6%
Sep 2018	147.65%	-60.3%
Jun 2018	371.69%	+16.9%
Mar 2018	317.86%	+51.7%
Dec 2017	209.57%	+20.4%
Sep 2017	174.06%	+78.6%
Jun 2017	97.44%	-14.8%
Mar 2017	114.43%	-9.8%
Dec 2016	126.91%	+41.8%
Sep 2016	89.51%	-6.6%
Jun 2016	95.87%	-10.0%
Mar 2016	106.47%	-3.8%
Dec 2015	110.63%	+141.7%
Sep 2015	45.77%	-8.3%
Jun 2015	49.91%	+13.5%
Mar 2015	43.97%	+6.8%
Dec 2014	41.17%	-55.4%
Sep 2014	92.22%	+4.4%
Jun 2014	88.30%	-19.6%
Mar 2014	109.88%	-2.8%
Dec 2013	112.99%	+3.3%
Sep 2013	109.33%	+12.7%
Jun 2013	97.05%	+17.4%
Mar 2013	82.70%	+2.6%
Dec 2012	80.58%	+10.2%
Sep 2012	73.15%	+2.0%
Jun 2012	71.73%	+5.8%
Mar 2012	67.80%	-7.5%
Dec 2011	73.27%	-30.7%
Sep 2011	105.78%	-32.1%
Jun 2011	155.83%	-44.1%
Mar 2011	278.69%	-48.1%
Dec 2010	536.74%	+933.4%
Sep 2010	51.94%	+53.8%
Jun 2010	33.78%	+11.7%
Mar 2010	30.25%	+12.1%
Dec 2009	26.99%	-29.2%
Sep 2009	38.14%	-28.9%
Jun 2009	53.67%	+3.0%
Mar 2009	52.13%	+30.6%
Dec 2008	39.92%	-42.2%
Sep 2008	69.01%	+9.1%
Jun 2008	63.28%	-2.2%
Mar 2008	64.70%	-33.0%
Dec 2007	96.61%	+64.7%
Sep 2007	58.67%	-10.9%
Jun 2007	65.87%	-3.6%
Mar 2007	68.36%	-4.2%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2006	71.39%	+14.3%
Sep 2006	62.47%	+9.5%
Jun 2006	57.06%	-14.2%
Mar 2006	66.48%	-3.2%
Dec 2005	68.68%	-0.5%
Sep 2005	69.01%	-2.4%
Jun 2005	70.69%	+23.2%
Mar 2005	57.36%	+5.1%
Dec 2004	54.59%	+5.3%
Sep 2004	51.85%	+8.7%
Jun 2004	47.68%	+2.1%
Mar 2004	46.72%	+1.7%
Dec 2003	45.95%	+7.7%
Sep 2003	42.68%	+1.0%
Jun 2003	42.25%	-1.2%
Mar 2003	42.75%	-0.9%
Dec 2002	43.12%	+0.1%
Sep 2002	43.09%	+1.0%
Jun 2002	42.65%	+1.0%
Mar 2002	42.21%	+0.7%
Dec 2001	41.90%	-1.2%
Sep 2001	42.41%	-1.2%
Jun 2001	42.94%	+2.1%
Mar 2001	42.06%	+1.2%
Dec 2000	41.57%	+0.9%
Sep 2000	41.20%	-0.9%
Jun 2000	41.58%	-2.9%
Mar 2000	42.80%	-1.8%
Dec 1999	43.59%	-1.9%
Sep 1999	44.45%	-1.6%
Jun 1999	45.18%	+0.9%
Mar 1999	44.76%	+1.5%
Dec 1998	44.11%	+1.8%
Sep 1998	43.32%	+1.5%
Jun 1998	42.69%	-1.6%
Mar 1998	43.38%	-1.7%
Dec 1997	44.12%	-2.0%
Sep 1997	45.01%	-1.6%
Jun 1997	45.72%	+0.2%
Mar 1997	45.63%	+1.5%
Dec 1996	44.94%	-2.4%
Sep 1996	46.05%	+0.1%
Jun 1996	45.99%	+0.1%
Mar 1996	45.93%	+0.1%
Dec 1995	45.88%	+0.5%
Sep 1995	45.64%	+0.1%
Jun 1995	45.58%	-1.6%
Mar 1995	46.30%	-1.6%
Dec 1994	47.06%	+0.4%
Sep 1994	46.85%	+1.8%
Jun 1994	46.03%	-17.6%
Mar 1994	55.88%	+2.8%
Dec 1993	54.34%	-0.4%
Sep 1993	54.57%	-0.4%
Jun 1993	54.80%	+26.6%
Mar 1993	43.27%	+0.2%
Dec 1992	43.19%	+2.4%
Sep 1992	42.18%	+0.5%
Jun 1992	41.96%	-0.1%
Mar 1992	41.99%	+1.0%
Dec 1991	41.56%	-0.4%
Sep 1991	41.72%	-1.6%
Jun 1991	42.38%	+0.2%
Mar 1991	42.31%	+0.2%
Dec 1990	42.24%	+0.2%
Sep 1990	42.15%	+1.7%
Jun 1990	41.45%	-3.3%
Mar 1990	42.86%	-2.0%
Dec 1989	43.72%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1987	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Dec 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK TTM payout ratio is 94.56%
What is MRK TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MRK TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on July 30, 2026
What is 1-year change in MRK TTM payout ratio?
MRK TTM payout ratio is up +91.65% year-over-year
How far is MRK TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK TTM payout ratio is currently -95.83% below its historical high of 2,269.29% set on March 14, 2024
How does MRK TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MRK TTM payout ratio is higher than 99.13% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MRK is on August 4, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Quarterly Payout Ratio

-49.61%117.74%-172.82%

March 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, MRK quarterly payout ratio is -49.61%, down -172.82% on March 31, 2026
Historical Performance: MRK quarterly payout ratio is down -223.07% year-over-year, down -175.64% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: MRK quarterly payout ratio is currently -113.74% below its historical high of 361.17% set on March 31, 2010
3-Year Low Comparison: MRK quarterly payout ratio is +67.18% above its 3-year low of -151.18% reached on December 31, 2023
Sector Comparison: MRK quarterly payout ratio is higher than 0.58% of companies in Healthcare sector

Performance

MRK Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Quarterly Payout Ratio	Mar 31, 26	-49.61%	-172.8%	-223.1%	-175.6%	-182.9%
Annual Payout Ratio	Dec 31, 25	44.77%	–	-2.2%	-7.3%	-67.4%
TTM Payout Ratio	Jul 30, 26	94.56%	+1.2%	+91.7%	-60.1%	-16.2%
Price	Jul 30, 26	$129.79	+18.9%	+58.8%	+22.1%	+68.8%
TTM Dividend Yield	Jul 30, 26	2.59%	-14.8%	-33.8%	-4.4%	-19.3%
Quarterly Dividends Paid	Mar 31, 26	$2.11B	+4.3%	+2.7%	+13.6%	+28.0%
TTM Dividend	Jul 30, 26	$3.36	+1.2%	+5.0%	+16.7%	+36.0%
Quarterly Free Cash Flow	Mar 31, 26	$2.93B	+60.5%	+149.7%	+781.6%	+312.8%
Quarterly Revenue	Mar 31, 26	$16.20B	-0.8%	+3.7%	+11.1%	+54.0%
Quarterly EPS	Mar 31, 26	-$1.72	-244.0%	-185.5%	-255.1%	-237.1%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

MRK Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	68.13%	Dec 31, 25	-172.8%
3Y	68.13%	Dec 31, 25	-172.8%
5Y	137.81%	N/A	-136.0%
All	361.17%	Mar 31, 10	-113.7%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

MRK Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	-49.61%	Mar 31, 26	at low
3Y	-151.18%	Dec 31, 23	+67.2%
5Y	-151.18%	Dec 31, 23	+67.2%
All	-2,515.69%	Sep 30, 17	+98.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	-49.61%	-172.8%
Dec 2025	68.13%	+94.1%
Sep 2025	35.10%	-25.2%
Jun 2025	46.91%	+16.4%
Mar 2025	40.31%	-22.6%
Dec 2024	52.10%	-15.7%
Sep 2024	61.78%	+69.9%
Jun 2024	36.37%	-11.1%
Mar 2024	40.91%	+127.1%
Dec 2023	-151.18%	-487.1%
Sep 2023	39.05%	+223.7%
Jun 2023	-31.56%	-148.1%
Mar 2023	65.59%	+13.1%
Dec 2022	57.99%	+8.0%
Sep 2022	53.70%	+19.8%
Jun 2022	44.82%	+10.6%
Mar 2022	40.52%	-5.7%
Dec 2021	42.97%	+19.1%
Sep 2021	36.08%	-73.8%
Jun 2021	137.81%	+130.3%
Mar 2021	59.84%	+201.4%
Dec 2020	-58.99%	-188.8%
Sep 2020	66.42%	-1.2%
Jun 2020	67.25%	+39.6%
Mar 2020	48.18%	-18.9%
Dec 2019	59.43%	-18.7%
Sep 2019	73.10%	+31.7%
Jun 2019	55.52%	+11.3%
Mar 2019	49.90%	-30.5%
Dec 2018	71.82%	+9.4%
Sep 2018	65.63%	-14.1%
Jun 2018	76.40%	-56.4%
Mar 2018	175.30%	+241.8%
Dec 2017	-123.60%	+95.1%
Sep 2017	-2,515.69%	-3,855.3%
Jun 2017	66.99%	-19.4%
Mar 2017	83.16%	+138.4%
Dec 2016	-216.52%	-471.8%
Sep 2016	58.23%	-45.8%
Jun 2016	107.53%	-5.0%
Mar 2016	113.19%	-12.1%
Dec 2015	128.75%	+85.3%
Sep 2015	69.47%	-63.3%
Jun 2015	189.24%	+41.6%
Mar 2015	133.61%	+677.7%
Dec 2014	17.18%	-88.7%
Sep 2014	152.26%	+131.2%
Jun 2014	65.86%	-11.6%
Mar 2014	74.52%	-51.8%
Dec 2013	154.60%	+41.2%
Sep 2013	109.48%	-23.2%
Jun 2013	142.46%	+76.3%
Mar 2013	80.82%	-40.0%
Dec 2012	134.74%	+86.0%
Sep 2012	72.43%	+2.9%
Jun 2012	70.37%	-2.9%
Mar 2012	72.46%	-4.2%
Dec 2011	75.65%	+10.8%
Sep 2011	68.27%	+19.0%
Jun 2011	57.37%	-47.9%
Mar 2011	110.02%	+146.5%
Dec 2010	-236.52%	-174.2%
Sep 2010	318.84%	+108.4%
Jun 2010	153.00%	-57.6%
Mar 2010	361.17%	+2,819.7%
Dec 2009	12.37%	-47.0%
Sep 2009	23.34%	-54.0%
Jun 2009	50.74%	-8.3%
Mar 2009	55.35%	+14.6%
Dec 2008	48.30%	-33.5%
Sep 2008	72.68%	+59.1%
Jun 2008	45.68%	+83.3%
Mar 2008	24.92%	+148.1%

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2007	-51.78%	-197.5%
Sep 2007	53.10%	+9.8%
Jun 2007	48.34%	+1.4%
Mar 2007	47.65%	-71.0%
Dec 2006	164.50%	+92.3%
Sep 2006	85.55%	+57.0%
Jun 2006	54.49%	+1.8%
Mar 2006	53.54%	-26.1%
Dec 2005	72.47%	+25.8%
Sep 2005	57.60%	-48.5%
Jun 2005	111.75%	+86.1%
Mar 2005	60.06%	-21.6%
Dec 2004	76.56%	+27.0%
Sep 2004	60.29%	+32.2%
Jun 2004	45.62%	-8.0%
Mar 2004	49.60%	-14.1%
Dec 2003	57.74%	+36.2%
Sep 2003	42.38%	+0.0%
Jun 2003	42.36%	-7.7%
Mar 2003	45.87%	+9.6%
Dec 2002	41.85%	+2.7%
Sep 2002	40.73%	-7.2%
Jun 2002	43.91%	-7.5%
Mar 2002	47.48%	+14.8%
Dec 2001	41.35%	+7.4%
Sep 2001	38.51%	-7.7%
Jun 2001	41.74%	-7.3%
Mar 2001	45.03%	+6.1%
Dec 2000	42.45%	+21.6%
Sep 2000	34.92%	-5.5%
Jun 2000	36.96%	-14.8%
Mar 2000	43.40%	+4.1%
Dec 1999	41.69%	+5.0%
Sep 1999	39.72%	-4.4%
Jun 1999	41.55%	-12.1%
Mar 1999	47.25%	+9.1%
Dec 1998	43.29%	+11.7%
Sep 1998	38.75%	-3.6%
Jun 1998	40.21%	-9.7%
Mar 1998	44.54%	+2.1%
Dec 1997	43.64%	+3.1%
Sep 1997	42.34%	-3.8%
Jun 1997	44.02%	-7.0%
Mar 1997	47.31%	+2.5%
Dec 1996	46.15%	+12.3%
Sep 1996	41.10%	+0.6%
Jun 1996	40.84%	-19.5%
Mar 1996	50.76%	+3.8%
Dec 1995	48.89%	+13.6%
Sep 1995	43.03%	-0.1%
Jun 1995	43.07%	-14.1%
Mar 1995	50.16%	+2.3%
Dec 1994	49.05%	+9.2%
Sep 1994	44.90%	-2.5%
Jun 1994	46.03%	-11.4%
Mar 1994	51.97%	+10.2%
Dec 1993	47.18%	+17.0%
Sep 1993	40.31%	-75.6%
Jun 1993	165.41%	+254.7%
Mar 1993	46.64%	-81.0%
Dec 1992	245.15%	+494.9%
Sep 1992	41.21%	+1.0%
Jun 1992	40.82%	-4.7%
Mar 1992	42.85%	-6.7%
Dec 1991	45.92%	+17.1%
Sep 1991	39.21%	+0.5%
Jun 1991	39.03%	-12.8%
Mar 1991	44.74%	-9.5%
Dec 1990	49.41%	+30.5%
Sep 1990	37.85%	+0.3%
Jun 1990	37.75%	-14.1%
Mar 1990	43.93%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK quarterly payout ratio is -49.61%
What is MRK quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MRK quarterly payout ratio was down -172.82% on March 31, 2026
What is 1-year change in MRK quarterly payout ratio?
MRK quarterly payout ratio is down -223.07% year-over-year
How far is MRK quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK quarterly payout ratio is currently -113.74% below its historical high of 361.17% set on March 31, 2010
How does MRK quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
MRK quarterly payout ratio is higher than 0.58% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MRK is on August 4, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 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