Merck announces $10B share repurchase authorization

Merck (MRK) announced that the board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 81c per share of the company’s common stock for the second quarter of 2025. Payment will be made on April 7 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 17. The board also authorized an additional $10B of treasury stock purchases with no time limit for completion, the company announced.