MCK Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield
MCK has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 3.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
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| MCK NYSE McKesson |
101,976 M | 14.84% | 100.0% |
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MCK Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.94 | +14.6% | 0.11% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.82 | 0% | 0.11% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.82 | 0% | 0.08% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2026-01-02 | Quarterly | 0.82 | 0% | 0.09% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.82 | +15.5% | 0.12% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.11% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2025-01-02 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 0.11% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-02 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.71 | +14.5% | 0.13% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0% | 0.11% |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 | 2024-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0% | 0.12% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2024-01-02 | Quarterly | 0.62 | 0% | 0.14% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-10-02 | Quarterly | 0.62 | +14.8% | 0.15% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-07-03 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.14% |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-03 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.15% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2023-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.14% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.54 | +14.9% | 0.15% |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2022-07-01 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 0.14% |
| 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-01 | 2022-04-01 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 0.17% |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2022-01-03 | Quarterly | 0.47 | 0% | 0.21% |
MCK Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, MCK's dividend yield is 0.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.40 USD by the current share price of 866.64.
As of September 2026, MCK paid a dividend of 3.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-01 and the payout was 0.94 USD.
MCK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MCK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MCK for the next payments are between 0.93 (-1.1%) and 0.982 (+4.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.44%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.94 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for McKesson (MCK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MCK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 14.8% per year. Strong growth: MCK's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
MCK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.71%. If you bought MCK's shares at 199.26 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.71% of your original purchase price.
MCK Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: McKesson has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MCK's 0.39% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MCK is 8.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
MCK's Overall Dividend Rating is 67.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MCK Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-18 02:37 UTC