How often does SCHD pay dividends?

SCHD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 24, 2026 at $0.2525 per share.

When is SCHD's next ex-dividend date?

Based on its recent schedule, SCHD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 23, 2026, with payment around Oct 23, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.

What is SCHD's dividend yield?

Over the trailing 12 months, SCHD paid $1.05 per share in distributions, a yield of about 3.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.

What is SCHD's total return with dividends reinvested?

A $10,000 investment in SCHD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $15,295 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+53.0%). Share price alone moved +27.9% over the same period.

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SCHD Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

SCHD

$32.39

3.2% trailing yield

52-wk range $26.38 – $32.83

Price +18.6% over 12 months

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Next SCHD Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Sep 23, 2026

Estimated pay date

Oct 23, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$0.2587

Estimated from SCHD's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: Jun 24, 2026 at $0.2525/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

SCHD Dividend History

59 distributions since Dec 19, 2011 · trailing 12-month total $1.05/share (3.2% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
Jun 24, 2026	Jul 24, 2026	$0.2525
Mar 25, 2026	Apr 25, 2026	$0.2569
Dec 10, 2025	Jan 10, 2026	$0.2782
Sep 24, 2025	Oct 24, 2025	$0.2604
Jun 25, 2025	Jul 25, 2025	$0.2602
Mar 26, 2025	Apr 26, 2025	$0.2488
Dec 11, 2024	Jan 11, 2025	$0.2645
Sep 25, 2024	Oct 25, 2024	$0.2515
Jun 26, 2024	Jul 26, 2024	$0.2747
Mar 20, 2024	Apr 20, 2024	$0.2037
Dec 6, 2023	Jan 6, 2024	$0.2474
Sep 20, 2023	Oct 20, 2023	$0.2182

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$0.51/share

2025 (4 payments)

$1.05/share

2024 (4 payments)

$0.99/share

2023 (4 payments)

$0.89/share

2022 (4 payments)

$0.85/share

2021 (4 payments)

$0.75/share

2020 (4 payments)

$0.68/share

2019 (4 payments)

$0.57/share

2018 (4 payments)

$0.48/share

2017 (4 payments)

$0.45/share

2016 (4 payments)

$0.42/share

2015 (4 payments)

$0.38/share

2014 (4 payments)

$0.35/share

2013 (4 payments)

$0.30/share

2012 (4 payments)

$0.27/share

2011 (1 payments)

$0.04/share

If You Invested $10,000 in SCHD

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$15,295

+53.0%

End value, dividends as cash

$14,644

+46.4% · $1,853 cash collected

Share price alone

+27.9%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+8.9%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

SCHD vs SPY & QQQ

$10,000 invested Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, all dividends reinvested

SPYQQQ

SCHD (this fund)

$15,295

+53.0% total

SPY

$18,517

+85.2% total

QQQ

$20,707

+107.1% total

An honest yardstick for income funds: high distributions can still trail simply holding a broad index. All series use actual prices and distributions with reinvestment on the ex-date.

Dividend Calculator for SCHD (With or Without DRIP)

Investment Parametersfor SCHD

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%3.2%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%2.4%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%20.0%50%

Years to Hold

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SCHD Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in SCHD

Total Value

$3,398,546

Total Dividends

$592,495

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

$2,676,052

Final Dividend Yield5.2%

Annual Income$175,274

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.

SCHD Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$185,439

Shares needed

5,726

at $32.39

Effective yield used

3.2%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

SCHD Dividend FAQ

How often does SCHD pay dividends?: SCHD currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 24, 2026 at $0.2525 per share.
When is SCHD's next ex-dividend date?: Based on its recent schedule, SCHD's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 23, 2026, with payment around Oct 23, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
What is SCHD's dividend yield?: Over the trailing 12 months, SCHD paid $1.05 per share in distributions, a yield of about 3.2% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
What is SCHD's total return with dividends reinvested?: A $10,000 investment in SCHD on Jul 1, 2021 would be worth about $15,295 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+53.0%). Share price alone moved +27.9% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements.