Merck & Co Named a Top Dividend Giant with Strong ETF Performance

Merck & Co Inc (Symbol: MRK) has been recognized as one of the Top 25 “Dividend Giants” by ETF Channel. The company has $32.54 billion in stock held by ETFs and boasts a strong ”DividendRank” with a yield of 4.25%, as reported by the latest Dividend Channel ”DividendRank” report. This report highlighted Merck’s solid quarterly dividend history and favorable long-term growth rates in essential financial metrics.

The annualized dividend for Merck is $3.24 per share, distributed in quarterly installments. The most recent dividend ex-date was June 16, 2025. Examining Merck’s long-term dividend history can provide insights into the sustainability of their current dividend payments.

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