SCHD Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

SCHD has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.85%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.70%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.89%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 67.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13.9%
Total Return 5y: 48.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Large Value

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SPHD 3,223 M 4.68% 6.04%
FDL 7,214 M 4.16% 5.46%
HDV 13,322 M 3.89% 4.93%
DIVB 1,231 M 3.23% 4.16%
VYM 72,395 M 3.18% 4.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OAKM 1,042 M 1,000% 83.3%
FELV 2,667 M 595% 84.8%
BKDV 1,005 M 163% 100%
CGCV 1,483 M 143% 100%
AVLV 10,444 M 59.7% 89.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Large Value

AVLV
American Century Trust
 1.72% Yield

SCHD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-10 2025-12-10 2025-12-15 0.278 6.9% 1.02%
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 2025-09-29 0.26 0% 0.96%
2025-06-25 2025-06-25 2025-06-30 0.26 4.5% 0.98%
2025-03-26 2025-03-26 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.2488 -6.1% 0.9%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.265 -64.9% 0.93%
2024-09-25 2024-09-25 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.7545 -8.4% 0.89%
2024-06-26 2024-06-26 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.8241 34.9% 1.06%
2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.611 -17.7% 0.78%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.7423 13.4% 1.02%
2023-09-20 2023-09-21 2023-09-25 Quarterly 0.6545 -1.5% 0.9%
2023-06-21 2023-06-22 2023-06-26 Quarterly 0.6647 11.4% 0.93%
2023-03-22 2023-03-23 2023-03-27 Quarterly 0.5965 -15.2% 0.83%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.7034 10.5% 0.93%
2022-09-21 2022-09-22 2022-09-26 Quarterly 0.6367 -9.5% 0.9%
2022-06-22 2022-06-23 2022-06-27 Quarterly 0.7038 36% 1%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-03-28 Quarterly 0.5176 -16.5% 0.66%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-13 Quarterly 0.6198 5.6% 0.8%
2021-09-22 2021-09-23 2021-09-27 Quarterly 0.587 8.8% 0.79%
2021-06-23 2021-06-24 2021-06-28 Quarterly 0.5396 7.4% 0.72%
2021-03-24 2021-03-25 2021-03-29 Quarterly 0.5026 -16.4% N/A
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.6015 10.8% N/A
2020-09-23 2020-09-24 2020-09-28 Quarterly 0.543 22.9% N/A
2020-06-24 2020-06-25 2020-06-29 Quarterly 0.442 0% N/A
2020-03-25 2020-03-26 2020-03-30 Quarterly 0.4419 -5.1% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-17 Quarterly 0.4658 -4% N/A
2019-09-25 2019-09-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.4854 15.3% N/A
2019-06-26 2019-06-27 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.4209 19.6% N/A
2019-03-20 2019-03-21 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.3519 -13.2% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.4053 10.5% N/A
2018-09-25 2018-09-26 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.3669 -9.5% N/A
2018-06-26 2018-06-27 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.4056 55% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-22 Quarterly 0.2616 -24.1% N/A
2017-12-18 2017-12-19 2017-12-22 Quarterly 0.3447 0.3% N/A
2017-09-18 2017-09-19 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.3438 3.8% N/A
2017-06-19 2017-06-21 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.3312 1.7% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.3258 -18.3% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2016-12-23 Quarterly 0.3987 63.5% N/A
2016-09-19 2016-09-21 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.2439 -23.2% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.3174 6.4% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.2982 9.8% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.2715 -9.1% N/A
2015-09-21 2015-09-23 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.2988 -2.4% N/A
2015-06-22 2015-06-24 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.3063 13.4% N/A
2015-03-23 2015-03-25 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.27 -2% N/A
2014-12-22 2014-12-24 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.2754 8.3% N/A
2014-09-22 2014-09-24 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.2544 -5.6% N/A
2014-06-23 2014-06-25 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.2694 8.7% N/A
2014-03-24 2014-03-26 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.2478 -0.5% N/A
2013-12-23 2013-12-26 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.249 7.9% N/A
2013-09-23 2013-09-25 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.2307 0% N/A

SCHD Dividend FAQ

SCHD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in high-dividend-yielding U.S. stocks. The funds strategy focuses on companies with a history of consistent dividend payments, a key characteristic of mature, stable businesses. This approach often appeals to investors seeking income generation and potentially lower volatility than growth-oriented investments.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCHD?

As of March 2026, SCHD`s dividend yield is 3.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 30.44.

Does SCHD pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, SCHD paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-10 and the payout was 0.278 USD.

How often does SCHD pay dividends?

SCHD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SCHD has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-10.

SCHD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCHD for the next payments are between 0.268 (-3.6%) and 0.295 (+6.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.67%.

Will SCHD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.278 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Schwab U.S. Dividend (SCHD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCHD?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SCHD?

SCHD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.70% per year.
Strong growth: SCHD's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCHD?

SCHD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.89%. If you bought SCHD's shares at 20.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.89% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCHD?

SCHD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Schwab U.S. Dividend has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCHD have a good Dividend Yield?

SCHD`s 3.85% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCHD is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCHD?

SCHD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-03-18 11:05