McKesson (MCK) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $3.40
- Forward yield
- 0.34%
- Payout ratio
- 8.3%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
McKesson pays a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of September 1, 2026 and was paid on October 1, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, McKesson paid $3.40 per share, a yield of about 0.38% at a share price of $902.28.
The record shows a regular yearly raise of close to 15%. Each increase came with the payment that goes ex-dividend at the end of August or start of September. The rate went from $0.47 to $0.54 in 2022, then $0.62 in 2023, $0.71 in 2024, $0.82 in 2025 and $0.94 in 2026. Each step was between seven and twelve cents, or 14.5% to 15.5%. The quarterly rate has doubled since late 2021. Payments by calendar year rose from $2.02 in 2022 to $3.06 in 2025, about 51% more. McKesson has increased its dividend for five consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend around December 1, 2026 and be paid in early January 2027. Past raises have come with the late-summer payment instead.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.94 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.82 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.82 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.82 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.82 |
| May 1, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.71 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | $0.71 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.62 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | $0.54 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 | $0.54 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.54 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $0.54 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 | $0.47 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 | $0.47 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Jan 3, 2022 | $0.47 |
Frequently asked questions
Does McKesson (MCK) pay a dividend?
Yes. McKesson pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.94 per share.
What is MCK's dividend yield?
McKesson paid $3.40 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.34% at the last price of $998.64. Click here to learn more
When is MCK's most recent ex-dividend date?
McKesson's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 1, 2026, payable on Oct 1, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has MCK been raising its dividend?
Yes — McKesson has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.
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