Merck Dividend
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Merck is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.83% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.8%
Dividend yield
55%
Payout ratio
Industry average yield | 2.1% |
Next dividend pay date | n/a |
Ex dividend date | n/a |
Dividend per share | US$3.080 |
Earnings per share | US$5.42 |
Dividend yield forecast | 3.1% |
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 Dividend Yield vs Market |
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Segment | Dividend Yield |
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Company (MRK) | 2.8% |
Market Bottom 25% (PE) | 4.1% |
Market Top 25% (PE) | 12.7% |
Industry Average (Pharmaceuticals) | 2.1% |
Analyst forecast (MRK) (up to 3 years) | 3.1% |
Notable Dividend: MRK's dividend (2.83%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the PE market (4.08%).
High Dividend: MRK's dividend (2.83%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the PE market (12.71%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (55.4%), MRK's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (59.4%), MRK's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.