MCK Mckesson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Mckesson's most recent dividend was on Aug 30, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.71 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.95 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.39% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.09, or 15% from the prior payment.
Key dates
- MCK last dividend date: Aug 30, 2024
MCK dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
MCK has a dividend yield of 0.39% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.97%, Mckesson's dividend yield is 80% lower. Historically MCK's dividend yield has averaged at 0.7% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Mckesson has been paying dividends since 1995. MCK has distributed three dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has decreased by 13% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone up by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 22%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.71 | 0.35% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.62 | 0.32% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.62 | 0.34% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.62 | 0.54% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.54 | 0.55% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.54 | 0.6% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.53% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.54 | 0.53% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.47 | 0.57% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.47 | 0.67% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.47 | 0.82% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.47 | 0.85% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.87% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $0.42 | 0.96% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.42 | 0.92% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.42 | 1.08% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.41 | 1.03% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.41 | 1.16% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.41 | 1.11% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.41 | 1.14% |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.39 | 1.28% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.39 | 1.19% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.39 | 1.17% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $0.39 | 1.1% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.34 | 0.96% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.34 | 0.87% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.34 | 0.84% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.34 | 0.8% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.68% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.74% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.79% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.61% |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.6% |
| Feb 26, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.69% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.28 | 0.55% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.28 | 0.5% |
| Jun 4, 2015 | $0.24 | 0.41% |
| Feb 26, 2015 | $0.24 | 0.42% |
Mckesson dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MCK has a payout ratio of 8.7% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 38.4%, Mckesson's payout ratio is 77% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MCK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDCO Patterson Companies Inc | 4.9% | $1.04 | 56.5% |
| PINC Premier Inc | 4.14% | $0.84 | 80% |
| CAH Cardinal Health Inc | 1.88% | $2.01 | 57.8% |
| MCK Mckesson Corp | 0.39% | $1.95 | 8.7% |
| OMI Owens & Minor Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mckesson pay a dividend?
Yes, Mckesson has paid three dividends in the last twelve months. MCK has been paying dividends since 1995.
When was MCK's last dividend?
Mckesson's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 30, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.71 per share.
How much dividend does Mckesson pay (per share)?
MCK has paid dividend of $1.95 per share in the last year.
What is Mckesson's dividend yield?
Mckesson's current dividend yield is 0.39%.
What is Mckesson's dividend payout ratio?
Mckesson's dividend payout ratio is 8.7%.
Does Mckesson pay a good dividend?
Mckesson's dividend yield is lower than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.