Mercer International Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Mercer International Inc. (MERC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

14 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015199919981997
Dividends per share (FY)$0.14$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.35$0.54$0.48$0.48$0.48$0.24$0.05$0.04$0.03
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.62%3.17%2.58%2.17%3.25%4.38%5.99%3.22%4.32%1.27%1.10%0.58%0.38%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A-23.56%-8.24%8.03%10.04%-127.02%-366.00%31.67%42.37%85.09%9.82%-2.19%6.67%-1.53%

Dividend Payout History

43 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-07-03June 26, 252025-06-26$0.07
2025-04-02March 26, 252025-03-26$0.07
2024-12-26December 18, 242024-12-18$0.07
2024-10-03September 25, 242024-09-25$0.07
2024-07-03June 26, 242024-06-26$0.07
2024-04-04March 26, 242024-03-27$0.07
2023-12-28December 19, 232023-12-20$0.07
2023-10-04September 26, 232023-09-27$0.07
2023-07-06June 27, 232023-06-28$0.07
2023-04-05March 28, 232023-03-29$0.07
2022-12-29December 20, 222022-12-21$0.07
2022-10-05September 27, 222022-09-28$0.07
2022-07-07June 28, 222022-06-29$0.07
2022-04-06March 29, 222022-03-30$0.07
2021-12-30December 21, 212021-12-22$0.07
2021-10-06September 28, 212021-09-29$0.07
2021-07-07June 29, 212021-06-30$0.07
2021-04-07March 30, 212021-03-31$0.07
2020-12-30December 22, 202020-12-23$0.07
2020-10-06September 28, 202020-09-29$0.07
2020-07-07June 24, 202020-06-25$0.07
2020-04-01March 24, 202020-03-25$0.14
2019-12-19December 11, 192019-12-12$0.14
2019-10-02September 24, 192019-09-25$0.14
2019-07-03June 21, 192019-06-24$0.14
2019-04-03March 26, 192019-03-27$0.12
2018-12-20December 12, 182018-12-13$0.12
2018-10-03September 25, 182018-09-26$0.12
2018-07-06June 26, 182018-06-27$0.12
2018-04-04March 27, 182018-03-28$0.12
2018-01-04December 26, 172017-12-27$0.12
2017-10-04September 26, 172017-09-27$0.12
2017-07-06June 23, 172017-06-27$0.12
2017-04-04March 24, 172017-03-28$0.12
2017-01-04December 20, 162016-12-22$0.12
2016-10-04September 22, 162016-09-26$0.12
2016-07-07June 23, 162016-06-27$0.12
2016-04-05March 23, 162016-03-28$0.12
2016-01-05December 23, 152015-12-28$0.12
2015-10-05September 24, 152015-09-28$0.12
1999-05-10April 28, 991999-04-30$0.05
1998-05-08April 28, 981998-04-30$0.04
1997-05-09April 28, 971997-04-30$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercer International Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Mercer International Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Mercer International Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Mercer International Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Mercer International Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Mercer International Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Mercer International Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Mercer International Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Mercer International Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Mercer International Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.