MCK Mckesson dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Mckesson's most recent dividend was on Dec 2, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.71 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.66 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.46% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- MCK last dividend date: Dec 2, 2024
MCK dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
MCK has a dividend yield of 0.46% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 1.89%, Mckesson's dividend yield is 76% 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 four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 19% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 7%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.71 | 0.43% |
| 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 13.7% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 40.4%, Mckesson's payout ratio is 66% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MCK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINC Premier Inc | 3.86% | $0.84 | 62.2% |
| PDCO Patterson Companies Inc | 3.37% | $1.04 | 60.5% |
| CAH Cardinal Health Inc | 1.7% | $2.01 | 38.8% |
| MCK Mckesson Corp | 0.46% | $2.66 | 13.7% |
| OMI Owens & Minor Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mckesson pay a dividend?
Yes, Mckesson has paid four 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 Dec 2, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.71 per share.
How much dividend does Mckesson pay (per share)?
MCK has paid dividend of $2.66 per share in the last year.
What is Mckesson's dividend yield?
Mckesson's current dividend yield is 0.46%.
How often does Mckesson pay dividends?
Mckesson pays dividends quarterly.
What is Mckesson's dividend payout ratio?
Mckesson's dividend payout ratio is 13.7%.
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.