MRK – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 15 Years

Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. The company offers human health pharmaceutical for various areas under the Keytruda, Welireg, Gardasil, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, Vaxneuvance, RotaTeq, Pneumovax 23, Bridion, Dificid, Zerbaxa, Nox

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Company Info

Symbol MRK
Company Merck & Company, Inc.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - General
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Market Cap $268,037.1M

Price Data

Price $107.31
Price Change +0.53
Price Change % +0.50%
Next Earnings Report Feb 3, 2026
Low (52W) $73.31
High (52W) $107.59

Dividend Data

Div Yield 3.17%
5Y Avg Yield 3.41%
Current Div $0.850
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $3.400
Previous Div $0.810
Ex-date Dec 15, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Jan 8, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 9.9
DGR 1Y 5.1%
DGR 3Y 5.4%
DGR 5Y 6.7%
DGR 10Y 6.6%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 15.1%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 3.0%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 15.1%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 3.0%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $81.43
FV (P/E 10) % 32.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $189.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % -43.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $85.40
FV (Blended) % 26.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 6.7%
NPM 29.6%
CF/Share $6.88
ROE 39.5%
Current R 1.7x
Debt/Capital 44.0%
ROTC 22.6%
P/E 14.2x
P/BV 5.2x
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 3:08 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your MRK Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate MRK dividend yield using our MRK calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your MRK investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

MRK Dividend History

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MRK 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of MRK with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

With DRIP No DRIP

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for MRK

Based on past 10-year performance, here are MRK growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +5.54%
Dividend CAGR of +6.55%

Using MRK CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

MRK (DRIP)MRK (No DRIP)
Current Price$102.27$102.27
Start Shares97.7897.78
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count135.8197.78
Dividends Payment$6.11$6.11
Annual Dividends$802$598
Yield on cost8.02%5.98%
Share Price$175.38$175.38
Total Dividends$5,394$4,567
Final Value$23,819$21,716

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – MRK

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

MRK Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

MRK Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

This chart displays MRK earnings per share (eps) data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Return on Equity (ROE)

This chart displays MRK return on equity (roe) data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

This chart displays MRK gross profit margin data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Cash & Debt

This chart displays MRK cash & debt data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Shares Outstanding

This chart displays MRK shares outstanding data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays MRK revenue: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays MRK eps: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays MRK net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays MRK ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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