SCHD Distribution History & Yield
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.253 | $25.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.253 | $25.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.253 | $25.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.253 | $25.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCHD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.012 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCHD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,186 | $40,791 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,929 | $203,953 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,858 | $407,905 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.94%. $10,000 in SCHD would currently pay about $294 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCHD distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.253 | -1.6% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.257 | -7.6% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | — | $0.278 | +6.9% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.26 | +4.4% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.249 | -6.0% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.265 | +5.3% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.2517 | -8.4% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.2747 | +34.9% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.2037 | -17.7% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.2473 | +13.3% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.2183 | -1.5% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.2217 | +11.4% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.199 | -15.1% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | $0.2343 | +10.4% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | — | $0.2123 | -9.5% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.2347 | +35.9% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.1727 | -16.5% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $0.2067 | +5.6% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.1957 | +8.7% |
| Jun 23, 2021 | — | $0.18 | +7.4% |
| Mar 24, 2021 | — | $0.1677 | -16.4% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.2007 | +10.9% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.181 | +22.9% |
Payout risk check
SCHD's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved +23.2% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of high dividend yielding stocks issued by U.S. companies that have a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundamental strength relative to their peers, based on financial ratios. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in these stocks.
Fund family: Schwab ETFs. Category: Large Value. First distribution on our records: Dec 19, 2011. 59 payments tracked.
SCHD distribution FAQ
When is SCHD's next ex-distribution date?
SCHD's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.253 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SCHD pay distributions?
SCHD pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.253 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SCHD's distribution yield?
SCHD's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.05%, based on $1.048 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.012 per share, is 2.94%.
How much does SCHD pay per share?
SCHD pays about $0.253 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.012 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $101.20 a year.
Has SCHD grown or cut its distribution?
SCHD has raised its annual distribution for 8 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.5% a year (+2.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SCHD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.94%, you would need about 1,186 shares of SCHD (roughly $40,791 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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