Merck KGaA Dividend
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Merck KGaA is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.46% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.5%
Dividend yield
34%
Payout ratio
Industry average yield | 2.3% |
Next dividend pay date | n/a |
Ex dividend date | n/a |
Dividend per share | n/a |
Earnings per share | €6.50 |
Dividend yield forecast in 3Y | 1.7% |
Recent dividend updates
Recent updates
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: MRK's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MRK's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
Merck KGaA Dividend Yield vs Market |
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Segment | Dividend Yield |
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Company (MRK) | 1.5% |
Market Bottom 25% (DE) | 1.7% |
Market Top 25% (DE) | 4.7% |
Industry Average (Pharmaceuticals) | 2.3% |
Analyst forecast in 3 Years (MRK) | 1.7% |
Notable Dividend: MRK's dividend (1.46%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the German market (1.67%).
High Dividend: MRK's dividend (1.46%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the German market (4.68%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (33.9%), MRK's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (50.4%), MRK's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.