MRK Dividend Profile
Merck & Co., Inc.
Dividend Yield
2.78%
Trailing, annualized
Projected Annual Dividend
$3.24
Per share, forward
5-Year Dividend Growth
5.9%
Annualized
Dividend Streak
15 yrs
Years of payments
Payout Frequency
4×/yr
Distributions per year
Last Price
$119.28
Most recent close
Market Cap
$294.60B
Size
Figures are estimates from third-party data, refreshed periodically and not guaranteed. Last updated 6/12/2026.
About MRK
MRK sits in the quality blue-chip stocks part of a dividend portfolio. Mega-cap blue chips with modest yields and durable businesses. Where MRK fits for you depends on your income goals, your time horizon, and how it balances the rest of your holdings.
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