Merck (LIM:MRK) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-8,231 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LIM:MRK Merck & Co Inc LIM:MRK
73 GF Score
Price $120.00
GF Value $110.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Merck Cash Flow for Dividends?

Merck LIM:MRK 73 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-8,231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:MRK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Merck's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,105 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8,231 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Merck's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 ($-2,031 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,018 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-2,018 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-2,105 Mil).

Merck's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-7,445 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-7,840 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-7,840 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-8,176 Mil).

Merck Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Merck Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merck's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Merck Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Merck Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Merck Quarterly Data
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Merck Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-8,231 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-8,231 Mil mean?
Merck (LIM:MRK) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-8,231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Merck and its competitors.
Is Merck's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Merck's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-8,231 Mil. Overall, Merck has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merck's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to AMGN and ABBV?
Merck's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-8,231 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Merck and its competitors. Merck's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-8,231 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merck stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck (LIM:MRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.45, compared to a current price of $120.00 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-8,231 Mil. Merck's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merck (LIM:MRK), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-8,231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Merck (LIM:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merck stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $120.00 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $110.45. GuruFocus considers Merck to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:MRK:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-8,231 Mil
  • GF Value™: $110.45 vs. price of $120.00 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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Merck Business Description

Address 126 East Lincoln Avenue, Rahway, NJ, USA, 07065
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).
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