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.
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.
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.
MRK dividend snapshot
Raised over recent paymentsAs 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
- Replace the pre-filled yield with MRK’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a dividend-growth stock these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- 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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