MRK — Dividend History
Dividend record for MRK over the certified span 1970-06-02 to 2026-09-15. Drift is measured from the ex-date. The yield figure is the median trailing yield across the span; special dividends are counted separately and excluded from it.
N = 225 dividend events
Regular dividends 213
Special dividends 12
Initiations 1
Increases 43
Decreases 5
Resumptions 1
Suspensions (inferred) 0
Median trailing yield (N = 108) 3.57%
Span 1970-06-02 to 2026-09-15
Drift after the ex-date (all regular dividends)
| Horizon | Finished higher | Median move | N counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sessions | 78.87% | 1.44% | 213 |
| 5 sessions | 76.53% | 3.77% | 213 |
| 20 sessions | 82.55% | 10.82% | 212 |
| 60 sessions | 29.72% | -8.18% | 212 |
| 120 sessions | 29.86% | -19.61% | 211 |
Drift after the ex-date (dividend increases)
| Horizon | Finished higher | Median move | N counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sessions | 72.09% | 1.44% | 43 |
| 5 sessions | 76.74% | 3.77% | 43 |
| 20 sessions | 86.05% | 10.82% | 43 |
| 60 sessions | 30.23% | -8.18% | 43 |
| 120 sessions | 30.23% | -19.61% | 43 |