The latest quarterly dividend has been declared. Here's everything you need to know.
Ex-dividend: March 25, 2026 · Record: March 25, 2026 · Payable: March 30, 2026
SCHD's Q1 2026 dividend of $0.2569 is up from Q1 2025's $0.2488 — a year-over-year increase of approximately 3.25% for the first quarter.
Note that Q1 dividends are historically the lowest of the four quarters for SCHD, with Q2 and Q4 typically being the largest. The full-year 2026 annualized dividend will become clearer as remaining quarters are declared.
SCHD's long-term dividend CAGR since 2012 is approximately ~11%, making it one of the top dividend growth ETFs available to investors.
| Quarter | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.2569 | ✓ Confirmed |
| Q2 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | TBD | Pending |
| Q3 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | TBD | Pending |
| Q4 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | TBD | Pending |
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