Dividend payment history · 2026
MRK Merck & Co., Inc.
100 dividend payments since 2002 — 25 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 5.1%.
MRK dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.4000 | +3.7% | 4 |
| 2025 | $3.2800 | +5.1% | 4 |
| 2024 | $3.1200 | +5.4% | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.9600 | +5.7% | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.8000 | +7.3% | 4 |
| 2021 | $2.6102 | +10.3% | 4 |
| 2020 | $2.3664 | +9.7% | 4 |
| 2019 | $2.1565 | +13.6% | 4 |
| 2018 | $1.8989 | +5.3% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.8034 | +2.2% | 4 |
| 2016 | $1.7653 | +2.2% | 4 |
| 2015 | $1.7271 | +2.3% | 4 |
| 2014 | $1.6889 | +2.3% | 4 |
| 2013 | $1.6508 | +2.4% | 4 |
| 2012 | $1.6126 | +8.3% | 4 |
| 2011 | $1.4885 | +2.6% | 4 |
| 2010 | $1.4504 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2009 | $1.4504 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2008 | $1.4504 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2007 | $1.4504 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2006 | $1.4504 | +0.0% | 4 |
| 2005 | $1.4504 | +1.3% | 4 |
| 2004 | $1.4313 | -65.4% | 4 |
| 2003 | $4.1374 | +305.2% | 5 |
| 2002 | $1.0210 | — | 3 |
Complete MRK dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.8500 | Oct 7, 2026 | +4.9% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.8500 | Jul 8, 2026 | +4.9% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8500 | — | +4.9% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | +5.2% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | +5.5% |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | +5.5% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7700 | — | +5.5% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7700 | — | +5.5% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | — | +5.8% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | — | +5.8% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.7300 | — | +5.8% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.7300 | — | +5.8% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | — | +6.2% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | — | +6.2% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.6900 | — | +11.2% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.6900 | — | +11.2% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.6500 | — | +11.7% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.6500 | — | +11.7% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.6202 | — | +6.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.6202 | — | +6.6% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.5821 | — | +10.9% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.5821 | — | +10.9% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.5821 | — | +10.9% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.5821 | — | +10.9% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.5248 | — | +14.6% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.5248 | — | +14.6% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.5248 | — | +14.6% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.5248 | — | +14.6% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.4580 | — | +2.1% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.4580 | — | +2.1% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.4580 | — | +2.1% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.4580 | — | +2.1% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.4485 | — | +2.2% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.4485 | — | +2.2% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.4485 | — | +2.2% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.4485 | — | +2.2% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.4389 | — | +2.2% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.4389 | — | +2.2% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.4389 | — | +2.2% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.4389 | — | +2.2% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.4294 | — | +2.3% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.4294 | — | +2.3% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $0.4294 | — | +2.3% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | $0.4294 | — | +2.3% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | $0.4198 | — | +2.3% |
| Jun 12, 2014 | $0.4198 | — | +2.3% |
| Mar 13, 2014 | $0.4198 | — | +2.3% |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $0.4198 | — | +2.3% |
| Sep 12, 2013 | $0.4103 | — | +2.4% |
| Jun 13, 2013 | $0.4103 | — | +2.4% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | $0.4103 | — | +2.4% |
| Dec 13, 2012 | $0.4103 | — | +2.4% |
| Sep 13, 2012 | $0.4008 | — | +10.5% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.4008 | — | +10.5% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | $0.4008 | — | +10.5% |
| Dec 13, 2011 | $0.4008 | — | +10.5% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2011 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2011 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2010 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2010 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2010 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2010 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2009 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 2, 2009 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2009 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2009 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 3, 2008 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 3, 2008 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2008 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2008 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2007 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2007 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2007 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2007 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2006 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2006 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2006 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2006 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2005 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | $0.3626 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 1, 2005 | $0.3626 | — | +2.7% |
| Mar 2, 2005 | $0.3626 | — | +2.7% |
| Dec 1, 2004 | $0.3626 | — | +2.7% |
| Sep 1, 2004 | $0.3626 | — | +2.7% |
| Jun 2, 2004 | $0.3531 | — | +2.8% |
| Mar 3, 2004 | $0.3531 | — | +2.8% |
| Dec 3, 2003 | $0.3531 | — | +2.8% |
| Sep 3, 2003 | $0.3531 | — | +2.8% |
| Aug 20, 2003 | $2.7443 | — | +698.9% |
| Jun 4, 2003 | $0.3435 | — | +2.9% |
| Mar 5, 2003 | $0.3435 | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2002 | $0.3435 | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2002 | $0.3435 | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2002 | $0.3340 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has MRK ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, MRK has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is MRK's 5-year dividend CAGR?
MRK's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 5.1%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does MRK pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, MRK pays dividends approximately quarterly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is MRK's latest dividend per share?
MRK's most recent dividend was $0.8500 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026 and a pay date of Oct 7, 2026.
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