# Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) — Dividends

SCHA · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/scha/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $0.37 |
| Forward yield | 1.14% |
| Growth streak | — |

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF pays distributions on a quarterly frequency. Over the trailing 12 months, the fund distributed $0.3694 per share across four payments, which equals a [yield](/instructions/learning/dividend-yield) of 1.14% at a share price of $32.3799. The most recent quarterly payment was $0.1005 per share, with an [ex-distribution date](/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date) of September 23, 2026, and a payment date of September 28, 2026.

Distributions vary from quarter to quarter. Across all recorded payments, individual quarterly distributions ranged from a high of $0.4915 per share in December 2021 to a low of $0.0384 per share in March 2026. For complete calendar years, total distributions were $0.9337 per share across four payments in 2020, rising to $1.2220 in 2021. Annual totals then dropped to $0.5543 in 2022, rose to $0.6729 in 2023, and fell to $0.6119 in 2024 and $0.3575 in 2025.

Because annual distribution totals fluctuate year over year, the fund's dividend growth streak stands at 0 years. Distributions follow a regular quarterly schedule, typically falling in March, June, September, and December. If this historical pattern continues, the fund's next quarterly distribution would be expected to have an ex-distribution date in mid-December 2026.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.10 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.04 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.13 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.09 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.08 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.17 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.11 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.23 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | $0.15 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.14 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $0.21 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $0.13 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.15 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | $0.07 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | $0.49 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) pay a distribution?

Yes. Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.10 per share.

### What is SCHA's distribution yield?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF paid $0.37 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.14% at the last price of $32.49. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is SCHA's most recent ex-distribution date?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026, payable on Sep 28, 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](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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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.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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