Annual Payout Ratio
45.76%1,929.04%-97.68%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MRK annual payout ratio is 45.76%, down -97.68% on
- Historical Performance
- MRK annual payout ratio is down -14.45% over the past 3 years, and down -21.44% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MRK annual payout ratio is currently -97.68% below its historical high of 1,974.80% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MRK annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- MRK annual payout ratio is higher than 97.50% of companies in Healthcare sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 45.76% | -97.7% | -14.4% | -21.4% | +84.7% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.10% | -43.2% | -34.6% | -47.1% | -89.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 43.39% | -6.3% | -11.5% | -49.0% | -91.9% | |
| Price | $106.45 | +7.3% | -4.1% | +36.4% | +209.5% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.93% | -7.0% | +16.3% | -3.3% | -30.4% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $7.84B | +5.3% | +18.6% | +37.7% | +143.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $3.12 | +5.4% | +19.6% | +44.8% | +115.3% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $18.10B | +97.9% | +87.3% | +81.6% | +836.9% | |
| Annual Revenue | $63.97B | +6.8% | +30.8% | +37.3% | +132.7% | |
| Annual EPS | $6.74 | +4600.8% | +31.0% | +76.6% | +19.2% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 1,974.80% | -97.7% | |
| 5Y | 1,974.80% | -97.7% | |
| All | 1,974.80% | -97.7% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 45.76% | at low | |
| 5Y | 45.76% | at low | |
| All | 24.77% | +84.7% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK annual payout ratio is 45.76%
What is 1-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?
MRK annual payout ratio is down -97.68% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in MRK annual payout ratio?
MRK annual payout ratio is down -14.45% over the past 3 years
How far is MRK annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK annual payout ratio is currently -97.68% 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 97.50% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for MRK is on
What is MRK next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MRK has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
43.39%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MRK TTM payout ratio is 43.39%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- MRK TTM payout ratio is down -6.35% year-over-year, and down -11.49% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MRK TTM payout ratio is currently -98.09% below its historical high of 2,269.29% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MRK TTM payout ratio is +2.50% above its 3-year low of 42.33% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MRK TTM payout ratio is higher than 97.46% of companies in Healthcare sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 43.39% | +1.2% | -6.3% | -11.5% | -49.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.10% | -25.2% | -43.2% | -34.6% | -47.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 45.76% | – | -97.7% | -14.4% | -21.4% | |
| Price | $106.45 | +18.9% | +7.3% | -4.1% | +36.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.08% | -14.9% | -2.2% | +22.2% | +1.6% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $8.11B | +1.0% | +4.8% | +17.4% | +33.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.28 | +1.2% | +5.1% | +17.1% | +38.7% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $13.05B | -11.4% | -12.1% | -14.4% | +89.0% | |
| TTM Revenue | $63.90B | +0.7% | +1.6% | +6.6% | +45.1% | |
| TTM EPS | $7.56 | +16.6% | +58.3% | +25.8% | +67.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 49.34% | -12.1% | |
| 3Y | 2,269.29% | -98.1% | |
| 5Y | 2,269.29% | -98.1% | |
| All | 2,269.29% | -98.1% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 42.33% | +2.5% | |
| 3Y | 42.33% | +2.5% | |
| 5Y | 41.63% | +4.2% | |
| All | 0.00% | N/A |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK TTM payout ratio is 43.39%
What is MRK TTM payout ratio most recent change?
MRK TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 2, 2026
What is 1-year change in MRK TTM payout ratio?
MRK TTM payout ratio is down -6.35% year-over-year
How far is MRK TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK TTM payout ratio is currently -98.09% 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 97.46% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MRK is on
What is MRK next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MRK has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
35.10%11.81%-25.18%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, MRK quarterly payout ratio is 35.10%, down -25.18% on
- Historical Performance
- MRK quarterly payout ratio is down -43.19% year-over-year, and down -34.64% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- MRK quarterly payout ratio is currently -90.28% below its historical high of 361.17% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- MRK quarterly payout ratio is +123.22% above its 3-year low of -151.18% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- MRK quarterly payout ratio is higher than 97.76% of companies in Healthcare sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 35.10% | -25.2% | -43.2% | -34.6% | -47.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 45.76% | – | -97.7% | -14.4% | -21.4% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 43.39% | +1.2% | -6.3% | -11.5% | -49.0% | |
| Price | $106.45 | +18.9% | +7.3% | -4.1% | +36.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.08% | -14.9% | -2.2% | +22.2% | +1.6% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $2.03B | -2.2% | +4.0% | +16.3% | +31.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.28 | +1.2% | +5.1% | +17.1% | +38.7% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $6.84B | +170.3% | -19.7% | +52.7% | +838.9% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $17.18B | +8.8% | +2.8% | +12.9% | +57.7% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $2.32 | +31.5% | +86.4% | +81.3% | +99.8% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 52.10% | N/A | -32.6% |
| 3Y | 65.59% | -46.5% | |
| 5Y | 137.81% | -74.5% | |
| All | 361.17% | -90.3% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 35.10% | at low | |
| 3Y | -151.18% | +123.2% | |
| 5Y | -151.18% | +123.2% | |
| All | -2,515.69% | +101.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of MRK?
As of today, MRK quarterly payout ratio is 35.10%
What is MRK quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
MRK quarterly payout ratio was down -25.18% on September 1, 2025
What is 1-year change in MRK quarterly payout ratio?
MRK quarterly payout ratio is down -43.19% year-over-year
How far is MRK quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
MRK quarterly payout ratio is currently -90.28% 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 97.76% of companies in Healthcare sector
When is MRK next earnings release?
The next earnings release for MRK is on
What is MRK next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for MRK has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- MRK Official Website www.merck.com
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310158/000162828025007732/0001628280-25-007732-index.htm
- MRK Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/MRK
- MRK Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/mrk