Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.05
- Forward yield
- 3.18%
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF pays a quarterly distribution. Its most recent payment was $0.27 per share, with an ex-date of September 23, 2026 and a pay date of September 28, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $1.05 per share, a yield of 3.22% at a share price of $32.71.
The per-share amounts in the history fall into two clear ranges. From 2022 through September 2024, quarterly payments ranged from $0.52 to $0.82. Calendar-year totals were $2.56 in 2022, $2.65 in 2023 and $2.44 in 2024. Starting with the payment that went ex-dividend in December 2024, the amounts dropped to a much lower range. Since then, every payment has been between $0.25 and $0.28. The 2025 total was $1.05, about 59% below the 2024 total. Within the recent range, payments have moved by only a cent or two from quarter to quarter. The source shows no current growth streak.
If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-dividend in early to mid-December 2026 and be paid a few days later. Recent December ex-dates fell between December 6 and December 11.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.27 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.25 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.26 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.26 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.26 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.75 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.82 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.61 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.74 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.65 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | $0.66 |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.60 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $0.70 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $0.64 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.70 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | $0.52 |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | $0.62 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) pay a distribution?
Yes. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.27 per share.
What is SCHD's distribution yield?
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid $1.05 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.18% at the last price of $33.12. Click here to learn more
When is SCHD's most recent ex-distribution date?
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity 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
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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