How much does SCHD pay per share?

Over the last year Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid out about $1.05 per share, distributed quarterly.

When is the next SCHD distribution?

Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 10 December 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.

Its biggest positions right now are TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC, QUALCOMM INC and PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. The SCHD inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

SCHD dividend calculator

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF

Current price $34.35

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Number of shares

Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Distribution growth: 7.2% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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SCHD distribution health check

Distribution yield3.07%

Moderate yield

Distribution frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 7 January 2027 (estimate)

Yearly fee (TER)0.06%

The yearly cost baked into your returns

ETF quality95/100

Excellent on our cost, process and income checks

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What's inside SCHD?

Top holdings

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC4.9%
QUALCOMM INC4.6%
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO4.2%
CHEVRON CORP4.1%
COCA-COLA CO4.1%

Top sectors

Consumer Defensive20.1%
Healthcare19.3%
Technology16.0%

Full holdings, sector and country look-through

SCHD vs similar income ETFs

Share	Yield	Yearly fee (TER)
SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	3.07%	0.06%	This page
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QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF	11.63%	0.60%	Calculate →

Frequently asked questions

How much does SCHD pay per share?: Over the last year Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid out about $1.05 per share, distributed quarterly.
When is the next SCHD distribution?: Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 10 December 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
What does SCHD hold?: Its biggest positions right now are TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC, QUALCOMM INC and PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. The SCHD inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.

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