MRK · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Capital Return Program

Merck & Co., Inc. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 42 · Surprise 14

Merck paid $4.2 billion of dividends to stockholders in the first six months of 2026, up from $4.1 billion in the prior-year period. The Board declared quarterly dividends of $0.85 per share for the second and third quarters of 2026. Merck repurchased $1.6 billion, or 14 million shares, during the first six months of 2026 under its $10 billion authorization. Management expects approximately $3.0 billion of treasury-share repurchases in 2026, with $5.7 billion remaining authorized at June 30, 2026.