Merck & Co Inc Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Merck & Co Inc (FRA:6MK0) pays a dividend yield of 2.36% ($0.95 per share annually). The payout ratio is 1.06. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 5.7%. Merck & Co Inc has been paying dividends since 2025.
Below is Merck & Co Inc's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 5% | 2.48% |
| 3 Year | 5.4% | 2.76% |
| 5 Year | 5.7% | 3.06% |
| 10 Year | 6.8% | 4.56% |
Merck & Co Inc Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 7 dividend payments by Merck & Co Inc since 2025. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | CAD 0.188702 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-10-15 | 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-06-15 | CAD 0.192509 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-15 | 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-03-16 | CAD 0.192633 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-15 | CAD 0.191296 | 2025-12-15 | 2026-01-15 | 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-09-15 | CAD 0.184766 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-06-16 | CAD 0.185127 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-03-17 | CAD 0.183726 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-04-14 | 2025-02-04 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FRA:6MK0 Dividend
What is Merck & Co Inc's (FRA:6MK0) current dividend yield?
Merck & Co Inc (FRA:6MK0) currently has a dividend yield of 2.36%, paying $0.95 per share annually. The forward yield is 2.38%.
What is Merck & Co Inc's payout ratio?
Merck & Co Inc's payout ratio is 1.06, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Merck & Co Inc been paying dividends?
Merck & Co Inc has been paying dividends since 2025, a 1-year track record.
Is Merck & Co Inc's dividend growing?
Merck & Co Inc's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 5.7% over the past 5 years and 6.8% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Merck & Co Inc's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Merck & Co Inc's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Merck & Co Inc as an investment, visit the Merck & Co Inc Stock summary page on GuruFocus.