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MRK Dividend Calculator

Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK). Pre-filled with MRK’s current yield of about 2.72% (as of Jul 10, 2026) — edit the growth and tax assumptions to fit your plan.

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Projected value at year 20

$406,063

You'll have invested

$130,000

Dividends received (net)

$135,403

Capital growth

$140,660

Annualized return

9.62%

Final annual dividend

$24,583

Yield on cost

18.91%

Growth over time

Line chart plotting three series by year: portfolio value, cumulative contributions, and cumulative net dividends. Over 20 years the portfolio grows to $406,063 from $130,000 contributed, including $135,403 in net dividends. The exact figures are listed in the results above this chart.

MRK dividend: yield, amount & dates

Snapshot of Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) dividend data as of Jul 10, 2026. Figures change — verify the current numbers with your broker before investing.

Current dividend

Dividend yield

~2.72%

Annual dividend (TTM)

$3.36

Frequency

Quarterly

Latest dividend
$0.85 / share
Ex-dividend date
Jun 15, 2026
Pay date
Jul 8, 2026

Source: dividend records via stockanalysis.com. For the latest figures, check that source or your broker. Not financial advice.

MRK dividend history

Recent MRK dividend payments: ex-dividend date, amount per share, and pay date.
Ex-dividend dateAmount / sharePay date
Jun 15, 2026$0.85Jul 8, 2026
Mar 16, 2026$0.85Apr 7, 2026
Dec 15, 2025$0.85Jan 8, 2026
Sep 15, 2025$0.81Oct 7, 2025
Jun 16, 2025$0.81Jul 8, 2025
Mar 17, 2025$0.81Apr 7, 2025

Recent MRK dividend payments (most recent first), as of Jul 10, 2026. Amounts are per share, before any tax withholding. For the complete history see stockanalysis.com.

MRK dividend income calculator

Pre-filled with MRK’s current yield of about 2.72%. See the income an amount of Merck & Co., Inc. would pay, or how much you’d need for a target monthly income.

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Estimated annual dividend income from MRK

$272

Per month (avg)

$23

Per payment (4×/yr)

$68.00

≈ shares (est.)

81

MRK pays roughly once a quarter (4× a year). Figures use MRK’s current yield and assume it stays constant; real yields move with the share price and the dividend. Share counts are approximate, based on an estimated price of about $123.53. For a covered-call or variable-payout fund the yield is backward-looking, not a promise. Educational only — not financial advice.

MRK dividend snapshot

Raised over recent payments

As of Jul 10, 2026, MRK yields about 2.72%, having distributed $3.36 per share over the trailing twelve months.

Its most recent payment was $0.85 per share, which went ex-dividend on Jun 15, 2026 and paid on Jul 8, 2026.

Over the payments shown, MRK has raised its quarterly dividend from $0.81 to $0.85 per share — an increase of about 5%.

Based on MRK’s published payment record as of Jul 10, 2026 — a description of what the dividend has done, not a rating or a forecast.

About MRK

Merck is a major global pharmaceutical company known for vaccines, oncology, and animal-health products. It pays a quarterly dividend and has a multi-year record of annual increases.

MRK is a dividend-growth stock from Merck that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for MRK: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.

How to use the MRK calculator

  1. Replace the pre-filled yield with MRK’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
  2. Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
  3. Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-growth stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
  4. Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.

The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.

MRK dividend calculator FAQ

How does this MRK dividend calculator work?
It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads pre-filled with MRK's current yield (about 2.72% as of Jul 10, 2026); adjust the dividend-growth, price-growth, and tax assumptions to fit your own outlook.
What yield should I use for MRK?
As of Jul 10, 2026, MRK's dividend yield was about 2.72% ($3.36 per share over the trailing year). Yields move with the share price, so use the current figure from your broker rather than a fixed number. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
How often does MRK pay dividends, and when?
Merck & Co., Inc. pays a quarterly dividend; its most recent payment was $0.85 per share, ex-dividend Jun 15, 2026. This calculator compounds monthly and projects annual totals, so it works the same regardless of the payment schedule — the cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
Is the MRK projection a guarantee?
No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.

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