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SCHD's next ex-dividend date is December 10, 2026, with payment on December 15, 2026. The most recent distribution was the Q3 2026 dividend of $0.2665 per share, paid September 28, 2026, up 5.5% from Q2. SCHD pays quarterly, four times per year.
- Next Ex-Date
- Dec 10, 2026
- Next Pay Date
- Dec 15, 2026
- Q3 2026 Payout
- $0.2665
- TTM Dividend
- $1.05
- TTM Yield
- ~3.2%
SCHD ETF 2026 Dividend Dates & Payout Amounts
When does SCHD pay its dividend, and how much? Every ex-dividend date, record date, payment date, and per-share amount for SCHD in 2026 — in one place.
When Does SCHD Pay Its Dividend in 2026?
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) distributes dividends quarterly — four times per year. Below is the complete official SCHD ETF dividend date schedule for 2026, including every ex-dividend date, record date, payable date, and the per-share amount paid, sourced from Schwab's 2026 ETF Distributions Schedule and published distribution records.
To receive a SCHD dividend payment, you must own shares before the ex-dividend date. If you purchase shares on or after the ex-date, you will not receive that quarter's dividend. SCHD typically pays its dividend approximately 5 business days after the ex-dividend date.
So far in 2026, SCHD has paid $0.2569 per share in Q1, $0.2525 in Q2 and $0.2665 in Q3, for a year-to-date total of $0.7759 per share, slightly ahead of the $0.7694 paid over the same three quarters of 2025. Over the trailing twelve months, SCHD has distributed about $1.05 per share, a yield of roughly 3.2% at the current share price. Only one payment is left in 2026: the Q4 dividend, with an ex-date of December 10.
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Complete SCHD 2026 Dividend Date & Amount Table
All dates sourced from Schwab's official 2026 ETF Distributions Schedule. Amounts reflect declared distributions. Dates subject to change.
| Date Type | Q1 — March | Q2 — June | Q3 — September | Q4 — December |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Record Date | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Payable Date | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Amount / Share | $0.2569 | $0.2525 | $0.2665 | Not yet declared |
Schwab typically declares the per-share amount shortly before each ex-dividend date. This page is checked and updated as soon as new amounts are published. All dates subject to change without notice.
SCHD 2026 Dividend Calendar
Quarter-by-quarter view of every SCHD dividend payment in 2026.
How Much Does SCHD Pay Per Share?
Recent SCHD distribution amounts and what they mean for your income.
SCHD Recent Payout Amounts
- Q3 2026 (most recent): $0.2665 per share, paid September 28, 2026
- Q2 2026: $0.2525 per share, paid June 29, 2026
- Q1 2026: $0.2569 per share, paid March 30, 2026
- Trailing 12 months: about $1.05 per share ($1.0541)
- TTM dividend yield: roughly 3.2% at the current share price
SCHD's per-share amount varies each quarter based on the dividends collected from the 100 underlying holdings in the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. A lower payout in one quarter does not signal a dividend cut — it reflects the timing of underlying company distributions.
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SCHD Q3 2026 Dividend: $0.2665 Per Share
SCHD's September 2026 payout, and how it compares with recent quarters.
Q3 2026 at a Glance
- Amount: $0.2665 per share
- Ex-dividend and record date: September 23, 2026
- Paid: September 28, 2026
- vs Q2 2026 ($0.2525): up 5.5%
- vs Q3 2025 ($0.2604): up 2.3%
Q3 was SCHD's biggest payout of 2026 so far, and it pushed the year-to-date total to $0.7759 per share. Many of SCHD's holdings raise their own dividends during the year, and the fund passes that income through to shareholders. See which holdings raised their payouts in our SCHD Q3 dividend increases tracker.
SCHD Dividend History by Quarter (2023 to 2026)
Every SCHD quarterly payout since 2023, adjusted for the October 2024 3-for-1 split.
| Quarter | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Q1 (March) | $0.1988 | $0.2037 | $0.2488 | $0.2569 |
| Q2 (June) | $0.2216 | $0.2747 | $0.2602 | $0.2525 |
| Q3 (September) | $0.2182 | $0.2515 | $0.2604 | $0.2665 |
| Q4 (December) | $0.2474 | $0.2645 | $0.2782 | Ex-date Dec 10 |
| Full year | $0.8860 | $0.9944 | $1.0476 | $0.7759 so far |
Payouts before the October 2024 split are shown split-adjusted (divided by three). For every payout since 2011, see the full SCHD dividend history.
⚠️ A Note on the 2024 Stock Split
SCHD executed a 3-for-1 share split on October 10, 2024. Any historical per-share dividend amounts you see quoted above roughly $0.70 are pre-split figures. To compare fairly against today's payouts, pre-split amounts must be divided by three.
What Is the SCHD ETF?
- Ticker
- SCHD
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- TTM Yield
- ~3.2%
- Index
- Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is one of the most popular dividend ETFs in the United States, with tens of billions in assets under management. It tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which selects 100 high-dividend-yielding U.S. stocks screened for quality, financial strength, and dividend sustainability.
SCHD is a top choice for income investors thanks to its competitive dividend yield, very low expense ratio, and a portfolio of financially strong, dividend-growing U.S. companies. Its quarterly dividend schedule means investors receive predictable income four times per year, and the fund has paid an uninterrupted quarterly distribution since its October 2011 inception.
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How to Use the SCHD Dividend Schedule
Three key dates determine whether you qualify for a SCHD dividend and when you get paid.
Understanding the Three Key Dates
- Ex-Dividend Date: You must own SCHD shares before this date to receive the dividend. Buying on or after the ex-date means you miss that quarter's payment.
- Record Date: The date Schwab officially records eligible shareholders. For SCHD in 2026, the ex-date and record date are the same each quarter.
- Payable Date: The date the dividend is deposited into your brokerage account — typically 5 business days after the ex-dividend date.
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Find the upcoming SCHD ex-dividend date The next one is December 10, 2026. You must hold shares before this date to qualify for the Q4 payment.
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Purchase shares before the ex-date Buy SCHD at least one trading day before the ex-dividend date so your trade settles in time.
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Hold through the record date Stay a shareholder on the record date (same day as ex-date for SCHD in 2026).
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Receive your payment on the payable date Your SCHD dividend is credited to your brokerage account approximately 5 days after the ex-date, December 15, 2026 for Q4.
💡 Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP)
Most brokerages allow you to automatically reinvest your SCHD dividends back into additional shares via a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). Reinvesting your quarterly SCHD dividends can significantly compound your total return over time.
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Go PRO →Frequently Asked Questions — SCHD Dividends 2026
Answers to the most common questions about the SCHD ETF ex-dividend date, payment dates, amounts, and dividend schedule.
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When is SCHD's next ex-dividend date?SCHD's next ex-dividend date is December 10, 2026, with the payment made on December 15, 2026. You must own shares before December 10 to receive the Q4 2026 distribution.
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How much does SCHD pay per share?SCHD's most recent distribution was $0.2665 per share for Q3 2026, paid September 28, 2026. That followed $0.2569 in Q1 and $0.2525 in Q2. Over the trailing twelve months SCHD has paid about $1.05 per share, a yield of roughly 3.2% at the current share price. Calculate your own SCHD income →
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When does SCHD pay its dividend in 2026?SCHD pays its dividend four times in 2026. The payment (payable) dates are: March 30 (Q1), June 29 (Q2), September 28 (Q3), and December 15 (Q4).
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What is the SCHD ETF ex-dividend date in 2026?The SCHD ETF ex-dividend dates in 2026 are: March 25 (Q1), June 24 (Q2), September 23 (Q3), and December 10 (Q4). You must own shares before each of these dates to receive that quarter's dividend.
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How often does SCHD pay dividends?SCHD pays dividends on a quarterly basis — four times per year, in March, June, September, and December. Want to explore other quarterly dividend ETFs? See the full Top 100 list at TopDividendETFs.com →
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What is SCHD's current dividend yield?SCHD's trailing twelve month dividend yield is approximately 3.2%, based on about $1.05 per share paid over the last four quarters. Yield moves inversely with share price, so the figure changes daily.
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What was SCHD's Q3 2026 dividend?SCHD paid $0.2665 per share for Q3 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 23, 2026 and a pay date of September 28, 2026. That is 5.5% more than Q2 2026 ($0.2525) and 2.3% more than Q3 2025 ($0.2604).
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When will SCHD announce its Q4 2026 dividend?Schwab typically declares the per-share amount a few days before the ex-dividend date. The Q4 2026 ex-date is December 10, 2026, so the amount should be announced in early December and paid on December 15, 2026. This page is updated as soon as the figure is published.
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What is the SCHD Q4 2026 ex-dividend date?The SCHD Q4 2026 ex-dividend date is December 10, 2026. The record date is December 10 and the payable date is December 15, 2026.
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Why did SCHD's dividend go down from Q1 to Q2 2026?SCHD's payout dropped slightly from $0.2569 to $0.2525 per share. This is normal quarter-to-quarter variation, not a dividend cut. The amount depends on when the 100 underlying holdings pay their own dividends, which shifts between quarters. SCHD has paid an uninterrupted quarterly distribution since 2011.
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Can SCHD dividend dates change in 2026?Yes. All dates in Schwab's 2026 ETF Distributions Schedule are subject to change without notice. Always verify the latest dates through Schwab's official website or your brokerage account.
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Can I sell SCHD after the ex-dividend date and still receive the dividend?Yes. Once you own SCHD before the ex-dividend date, you are entitled to that quarter's dividend regardless of when you sell. You can sell on or after the ex-date and still receive the payment on the payable date. Explore more dividend ETFs at TopDividendETFs.com →
Important Disclaimer
The dividend dates and amounts on this page are sourced from Schwab's published 2026 ETF Distributions Schedule and public distribution records, and are for informational and educational purposes only. All dates and amounts are subject to change without notice. This page does not constitute financial or investment advice and contains no buy or sell recommendations. Past dividend history does not guarantee future distributions. Always verify dates and amounts with Charles Schwab's official materials or your brokerage before making investment decisions. TopDividendETFs.com is not affiliated with Charles Schwab Corporation.
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