SCUS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SCUS has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 1.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.52%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 157.99%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.37%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 2
Dividend Rating 47.19%

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.

Top Dividend Payers in Ultrashort Bond

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CLIP 2,213 M 4.44% 297%
BUCK 405 M 7.55% 8.96%
IGBH 170 M 6.78% 7.76%
LQDH 509 M 6.10% 7.17%
FLTR 2,555 M 5.35% 6.04%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USFR 16,222 M 280% 77.3%
TFLO 6,409 M 281% 80.3%
SGOV 70,886 M 239% 86.0%
TBLL 2,235 M 195% 76.8%
SOFR 381 M 192% 82.0%

SCUS Dividend History: Last 17 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-02 2026-02-02 2026-02-06 0.0866 6.1% 0.34%
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 2025-12-26 0.0816 5.2% 0.32%
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-05 0.0776 -0.5% 0.31%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-07 0.078 -9.6% 0.31%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-07 0.0863 13.6% 0.34%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-09-08 0.076 -21.8% 0.3%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-07 0.0972 15.3% 0.39%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-08 0.0843 -22.7% 0.34%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-06 Monthly 0.109 27.6% 0.43%
2025-05-01 2025-05-01 2025-05-07 Monthly 0.0854 4.3% 0.34%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-07 Monthly 0.0819 -1.7% 0.33%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-07 Monthly 0.0833 -24.1% 0.33%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-07 Monthly 0.1097 32% 0.44%
2024-12-20 2024-12-20 2024-12-27 Monthly 0.0831 -6.7% 0.33%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-06 Monthly 0.0891 -12.3% 0.36%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-07 Monthly 0.1016 -23.7% 0.4%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-07 Other 0.1332 0% 0.53%

SCUS Dividend FAQ

Schwab Strategic Trust (NYSE ARCA: SCUS) is an ultra-short-term bond ETF that seeks to preserve capital while delivering modest income. It invests exclusively in U.S.-dollar-denominated, investment-grade debt (BBB-/Baa3 or higher) issued by U.S. and foreign issuers, and it only purchases securities that meet these credit standards at the time of acquisition.

What is the Dividend Yield of SCUS?

As of February 2026, SCUS`s dividend yield is 4.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.03 USD by the current share price of 25.20.

Does SCUS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SCUS paid a dividend of 1.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-02 and the payout was 0.0866 USD.

How often does SCUS pay dividends?

SCUS pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, SCUS has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-02.

SCUS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SCUS for the next 4 payments are between 0.071 (-18.0%) and 0.073 (-15.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SCUS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.0866 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Schwab Strategic Trust (SCUS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SCUS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of SCUS?

SCUS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 158% per year.
Strong growth: SCUS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SCUS?

SCUS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.37%. If you bought SCUS's shares at 23.53 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.37% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SCUS?

SCUS 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 Strategic Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SCUS have a good Dividend Yield?

SCUS`s 4.52% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SCUS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SCUS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of SCUS?

SCUS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.19%. 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: 2026-02-07 03:27