SCHW Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

SCHW has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 1.18 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.59%
Payout Ratio 22.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.67%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.78%
Payout FCF 24.3%
Streak Years 17
Dividend Rating 66.20%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
PIPR 5,324 M 2.59% 30.06%
MC 4,817 M 5.24% 6.22%
LAZ 4,524 M 5.21% 5.59%
GS 285,850 M 2.05% 6.27%
MS 306,829 M 2.38% 5.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MRX 4,190 M 110.71% 100.0%
SF 11,539 M 32.33% 51.2%
PJT 6,386 M 41.42% 86.0%
GS 285,850 M 21.14% 98.8%
RJF 30,033 M 17.76% 89.6%
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2.38% Yield MRX Marex Ordinary Shares
1.90% Yield
SCHW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-05-22 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.36%
2026-02-13 2026-02-13 2026-02-27 Quarterly 0.32 +18.5% 0.34%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.28%
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-08-22 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.28%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.32%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.27 +8% 0.33%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.34%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.4%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.33%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.4%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.45%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.38%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.53%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-02-24 Quarterly 0.25 +13.6% 0.31%
2022-11-09 2022-11-11 2022-11-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.28%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-26 Quarterly 0.22 +10% 0.31%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.31%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-25 Quarterly 0.2 +11.1% 0.21%
2021-11-10 2021-11-12 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.22%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.24%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.18 +5.9% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-29 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.17 +30.8% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.13 +30% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.1 +25% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-11-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-08-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.08 +14.3% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.07 +16.7% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-08-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-05-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-02-21 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

SCHW Dividend FAQ

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a diversified financial services firm operating through two primary segments: Investor Services and Advisor Services. The company integrates securities brokerage, banking, and asset management into a unified platform serving individual investors and independent investment advisors. Headquartered in Westlake, Texas, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of products including equity trading, margin lending, mutual fund clearing, and residential mortgage services.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCHW?

As of May 2026, SCHW's dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.18 USD by the current share price of 92.39.

Does SCHW pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SCHW paid a dividend of 1.18 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does SCHW pay dividends?

SCHW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCHW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-08.

SCHW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCHW for the next payments are between 0.3 (-6.3%) and 0.322 (+0.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.33%.

Will SCHW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Charles Schwab (SCHW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCHW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Charles Schwab (SCHW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SCHW?

SCHW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.7% per year. Strong growth: SCHW's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCHW?

SCHW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.78%. If you bought SCHW's shares at 66.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.18 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.78% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCHW?

SCHW Payout Consistency is 95.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Charles Schwab has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCHW have a good Dividend Yield?

SCHW's 1.59% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHW is 22.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCHW?

SCHW's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SCHW Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in SCHW's Outstanding Shares?

Charles Schwab's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.87% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -56.8%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SCHW ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 31, 2000 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1987 1,149,013,000 0%
1988 1,152,495,000 +0.3%
1989 1,140,159,000 -1.07%
1990 1,060,000,000 -7.03%
1991 990,000,000 -6.6%
1992 1,180,000,000 +19.19%
1993 1,273,333,000 +7.91%
1994 1,280,000,000 +0.52%
1995 1,178,309,000 -7.94%
1996 1,189,430,000 +0.94%
1997 1,199,310,000 +0.83%
1998 1,410,564,000 +17.61%
1999 1,218,201,000 -13.64%
2000 1,385,714,000 +13.75%
2001 1,389,000,000 +0.24%
2002 1,357,000,000 -2.3%
2003 1,375,000,000 +1.33%
2004 1,326,000,000 -3.56%
2005 1,296,000,000 -2.26%
2006 1,266,000,000 -2.31%
2007 1,149,000,000 -9.24%
2008 1,153,000,000 +0.35%
2009 1,190,000,000 +3.21%
2010 1,200,000,000 +0.84%
2011 1,273,000,000 +6.08%
2012 1,278,000,000 +0.39%
2013 1,304,000,000 +2.03%
2014 1,320,000,000 +1.23%
2015 1,330,000,000 +0.76%
2016 1,341,000,000 +0.83%
2017 1,358,000,000 +1.27%
2018 1,354,000,000 -0.29%
2019 1,293,000,000 -4.51%
2020 1,435,000,000 +10.98%
2021 1,902,000,000 +32.54%
2022 1,873,000,000 -1.52%
2023 1,828,000,000 -2.4%
2024 1,836,000,000 +0.44%
2025 1,777,000,000 -3.21%
2026 1,752,000,000 -1.41%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-11 02:15 UTC