Merck KGaA Stock Historical Dividends and Yields -XSWX:MER
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) pays a dividend yield of 1.53% ($2.20 per share annually). The 5-year dividend growth rate is 12.6%. Merck KGaA has been paying dividends since 1996.
Below is Merck KGaA's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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Merck KGaA Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 30 dividend payments by Merck KGaA since 1996. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | EUR 2.2 | 2026-04-28 | 2026-04-29 | 2026-03-05 |
| 2022-04-25 | EUR 1.85 | 2022-04-26 | 2022-04-27 | 2022-03-04 |
| 2021-04-26 | EUR 1.4 | 2021-04-27 | 2021-04-28 | 2021-03-04 |
| 2020-05-29 | EUR 1.3 | 2020-06-01 | 2020-06-03 | 2020-05-06 |
| 2019-04-29 | EUR 1.25 | 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-02 | 2019-03-07 |
| 2018-04-30 | EUR 1.25 | 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-03 | 2018-03-08 |
| 2017-05-02 | EUR 1.2 | 2017-05-01 | 2017-05-04 | 2017-03-15 |
| 2016-05-02 | EUR 1.05 | 2016-05-02 | 2016-05-02 | 2016-01-19 |
| 2015-04-20 | EUR 1 | 2015-04-19 | 2015-04-20 | 2015-01-27 |
| 2014-05-12 | EUR 1.9 | 2014-05-13 | 2014-05-12 | 2014-04-22 |
| 2013-04-29 | EUR 1.7 | 2013-04-26 | 2013-04-29 | 2013-04-15 |
| 2012-04-23 | EUR 1.5 | 2012-04-24 | 2012-04-23 | 2012-04-03 |
| 2011-04-11 | EUR 1.25 | 2011-04-12 | 2011-04-11 | 2011-03-22 |
| 2010-04-12 | EUR 1 | 2010-04-13 | 2010-04-12 | 2010-03-23 |
| 2009-04-06 | EUR 1.5 | 2009-04-03 | 2009-04-06 | 2009-03-17 |
| 2008-03-31 | EUR 3.2 | 2008-04-01 | 2008-03-31 | 2008-03-11 |
| 2007-04-30 | EUR 0.15 | 2007-05-01 | 2007-04-30 | 2007-04-10 |
| 2007-04-30 | EUR 0.9 | 2007-05-01 | 2007-04-30 | 2007-04-10 |
| 2006-07-03 | EUR 0.85 | 2006-07-04 | 2006-07-03 | 2006-06-13 |
| 2005-04-01 | EUR 0.2 | 2005-04-02 | 2005-04-01 | 2005-03-12 |
| 2005-04-01 | EUR 0.8 | 2005-04-02 | 2005-04-01 | 2005-03-12 |
| 2004-03-29 | EUR 0.8 | 2004-03-30 | 2004-03-29 | 2004-03-09 |
| 2003-03-31 | EUR 1 | 2003-04-01 | 2003-03-31 | 2003-03-11 |
| 2002-03-25 | EUR 0.95 | 2002-03-26 | 2002-03-25 | 2002-03-05 |
| 2001-04-06 | EUR 0.9 | 2001-04-07 | 2001-04-06 | 2001-03-17 |
| 2000-05-12 | EUR 0.85 | 2000-05-13 | 2000-05-12 | 2000-04-22 |
| 1999-06-25 | DEM 1.6 | 1999-06-26 | 1999-06-25 | 1999-06-05 |
| 1998-06-26 | DEM 1.5 | 1998-06-27 | 1998-06-26 | 1998-06-06 |
| 1997-06-20 | DEM 1.25 | 1997-06-21 | 1997-06-20 | 1997-05-31 |
| 1996-06-21 | DEM 0.32 | 1996-06-22 | 1996-06-21 | 1996-06-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions: XSWX:MER Dividend
What is Merck KGaA's (XSWX:MER) current dividend yield?
Merck KGaA (XSWX:MER) currently has a dividend yield of 1.53%, paying $2.20 per share annually. The forward yield is 1.53%.
What is Merck KGaA's payout ratio?
Merck KGaA's payout ratio is 0, 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 KGaA been paying dividends?
Merck KGaA has been paying dividends since 1996, a 30-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2019.
Is Merck KGaA's dividend growing?
Merck KGaA's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 12.6% over the past 5 years and 9.1% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Merck KGaA's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Merck KGaA's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Merck KGaA as an investment, visit the Merck KGaA stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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