Dividend history
Merck CDR (CAD Hedged)
MRK.TO
Recent payments
$0.1887CAD
Ex: Sep 15, 2026
Pay: Oct 15
$0.1915CAD
Ex: Dec 15, 2025
$0.1848CAD
Ex: Sep 15, 2025
$0.1851CAD
Ex: Jun 16, 2025
$0.1837CAD
Ex: Mar 17, 2025
An upcoming payment is scheduled for tomorrow.
Merck CDR (CAD Hedged) (MRK.TO) will pay a dividend of CA$0.1887 on October 15, 2026. To qualify for this payment, you needed to hold shares before the ex-dividend date on September 15, 2026.
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Merck CDR (CAD Hedged)
MRK.TO
MRK.TO
Merck CDR (CAD Hedged)
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$296.29B
P/E
115.4x
Div. yield
10.49%
Div. / share
$3.32
52W high
$34.69
52W low
$18.15
1W change
+0.06%
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MRK's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
21.9%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
32.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+41.9%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$36.60
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$33.13 | C$30.72 – C$35.73 |
| 60 trading days | C$34.82 | C$31.30 – C$38.74 |
| 90 trading days | C$36.60 | C$32.12 – C$41.71 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor takeaway: If you’re a Canadian retail investor, you can receive this dividend in registered accounts like TFSAs or RRSPs, offering a reliable income stream from your investments.
Dividend Payment Details
Merck CDR (CAD Hedged) has a market cap of CA$296.3 million and a trailing yield of 10.49%.
Upcoming Dividend Payment
Merck CDR (CAD Hedged) will distribute a dividend of CA$0.1887 on October 15, 2026. This is part of their regular quarterly payments, and if you held shares before the ex-dividend date, you can expect this amount credited to your account.
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Dividend History and Context
Over the past 1.5 years, the company has made five dividend payments, including two increases. The previous dividend was CA$0.1915, showing a slight decrease in the upcoming payment. This trend highlights the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders while navigating the challenges of the pharmaceutical industry.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | MRK.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.1887 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-09-15 |
| Record | 2026-09-15 |
| Payment | 2026-10-15 |
| Declared | 2026-08-04 |
| Trailing yield | 10.49% |
| Stock page | MRK.TO dividend history |
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