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SCHD Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

SCHD has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 1.05 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.05
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.89%
Dividend Rating 47.14%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.86%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency -24.14%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 5.5%
Total Return 5y: 55.8%

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 3,058 M 4.01% 6.30%
FDL 6,126 M 3.46% 6.56%
SCHD 72,536 M 3.79% 5.86%
FDVV 7,791 M 2.87% 6.05%
FDV 587 M 3.0% 3.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FELV 2,549 M 5,033% 83.3%
DFLV 4,523 M 328% 87.5%
AVLV 8,970 M 89.6% 88.8%
JAVA 5,165 M 53.9% 100%
PVAL 6,475 M 55.7% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SCHD Dividends with its Peer-Group

DIVB
iShares U.S. Dividend
 1.75% Yield
VSDA
VictoryShares Dividend
 2.67% Yield
FDL
First Trust Morningstar
 3.46% Yield
SPVU
Invesco SP500 Enhanced
 2.53% Yield
FVAL
Fidelity Value Factor
 1.59% Yield
FDVV
Fidelity High Dividend
 2.87% Yield

SCHD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

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% 0.71%
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

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) seeks to track an index of high-dividend-yielding U.S. stocks that have demonstrated consistent dividend payments and superior fundamental strength, as measured by a set of financial ratios. The fund commits at least 90 % of its net assets to these qualifying equities, emphasizing large-cap value companies with reliable cash-flow generation.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCHD?

As of December 2025, SCHD`s dividend yield is 3.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.05 USD by the current share price of 27.64.

Does SCHD pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SCHD paid a dividend of 1.05 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 4 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 4 payments are between 0.527 (+89.6%) and 0.578 (+107.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SCHD pay dividends in 2025?

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 4.89% 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 5.86%. If you bought SCHD's shares at 17.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.05 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCHD?

SCHD Payout Consistency is 99.1%. 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 3.79% 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 47.14%. 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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 04:47