Merck hikes dividend by 4.9%

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On November 18, 2025, Merck & Co (MRK) announced a 4.9% dividend increase, raising its quarterly payout to $0.85 per share. At a share price of $98.00, the new dividend represents a yield of roughly 3.5%. The company has now delivered 15 consecutive years of dividend growth.

The latest increase extends Merck’s long dividend record, with the payout higher for fifteen years in a row. The ex-dividend date is December 15, 2025, with payment expected later in December to shareholders of record.

Merck & Co develops prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products for global healthcare markets. Learn more at the company’s official website.

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