When is Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) next ex-dividend date?
Monday, September 14, 2026
Predicted next ex-dividend date · high confidence
· ±1 day
(likely Sep 13–Sep 15)
Merck & Co., Inc. pays dividends quarterly. Based on its historical ex-dividend pattern, the next ex-date is predicted to be September 14, 2026 — you would need to own the shares before this date to be entitled to the dividend. This is a prediction made ahead of the official announcement.
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Upcoming predicted ex-dividend dates
| Predicted ex-date | Confidence | Uncertainty | Likely range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | high | ±1d | Sep 13 – Sep 15 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | high | ±1d | Dec 13 – Dec 15 |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | high | ±1d | Mar 14 – Mar 16 |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | high | ±2d | Jun 13 – Jun 17 |
Recent ex-dividend history
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.8500 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.8500 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.8100 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.8100 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7700 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.7700 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.7300 |
Historical amounts are as reported and split-adjusted; shown for pattern context, not as a yield.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is MRK's next ex-dividend date?
- The predicted next ex-dividend date for Merck & Co., Inc. is September 14, 2026, with high confidence (±1 day). This is an estimate from the historical pattern, not a confirmed date.
- How often does MRK pay a dividend?
- Merck & Co., Inc. has historically paid quarterly.
- How is this prediction made?
- By clustering MRK's past ex-dividend dates and projecting the next occurrence of each annual window, then adjusting to the next US trading session. The confidence reflects how consistent the timing has been.
Not investment advice. Dates shown are statistical predictions
computed from each company's historical ex-dividend pattern before any official
announcement — they are estimates, not confirmed dates, and a company can change or cancel a
dividend at any time. Always verify against the company's official announcement before trading.
Data derived from public sources; last built 2026-07-22.