Merck & Company, Inc. Dividend History 2007–2025
Merck & Company, Inc. reported $8.18B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 4.3% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +31.6%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends.
| Fiscal year | Dividend History | Per share (approx) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $8.18B | — | +4.3% |
| FY 2024 | $7.84B | — | +5.3% |
| FY 2023 | $7.45B | — | +6.2% |
| FY 2022 | $7.01B | — | +6.1% |
| FY 2021 | $6.61B | — | +6.4% |
| FY 2020 | $6.21B | — | +9.1% |
| FY 2019 | $5.70B | — | +10.1% |
| FY 2018 | $5.17B | — | +0.1% |
| FY 2017 | $5.17B | — | +0.8% |
| FY 2016 | $5.12B | — | +0.1% |
| FY 2015 | $5.12B | — | -1.0% |
| FY 2014 | $5.17B | — | +0.3% |
| FY 2013 | $5.16B | — | +0.8% |
| FY 2012 | $5.12B | — | +9.1% |
| FY 2011 | $4.69B | — | -0.9% |
| FY 2010 | $4.73B | — | +47.2% |
| FY 2009 | $3.21B | — | -2.0% |
| FY 2008 | $3.28B | — | -0.9% |
| FY 2007 | $3.31B | — | — |
Source: Merck & Company, Inc. SEC filings — cash flow statement (10-K). Computed deterministically; refreshed nightly (last updated August 2, 2026). Open MRK 10-K filings at SEC EDGAR · Methodology · Download CSV.
How to read this history
Merck & Company, Inc. reported $8.18B of dividends paid for fiscal 2025. That was 4.3% higher than fiscal 2024. Compared with fiscal 2020, the change was +31.6%. This page measures cash dividends reported in the cash-flow statement; the per-share figure is approximate and may differ from declared dividends. Values remain missing when the cached filing does not disclose a comparable line item; they are never estimated. Stock splits, reorganizations and fiscal-calendar changes can reduce comparability.
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What is Merck & Company, Inc.'s dividends paid?
Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) reported dividends paid of $8.18B for fiscal year 2025, per its SEC filings.
How has Merck & Company, Inc.'s dividends paid changed over time?
Between fiscal 2007 and 2025, MRK's dividends paid grew at roughly 5.2% per year (compound annual rate), from $3.31B to $8.18B.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are computed from Merck & Company, Inc.'s official SEC filings (cash flow statement (10-K)), refreshed nightly. Not investment advice.