Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.31
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
26.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
SCHW Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.0% and trend is rising.
SCHW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$1.31
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout91.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.1%
Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
1Y Total Return3.3%
5Y Total Return38.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,83610Y ago$34,65920Y ago$67,110
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SCHW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
SCHW Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Charles Schwab Corporation distributes 26.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 91.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SCHW has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.7% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SCHW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 6.1% buyback yield, 7.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 38.4%, with dividends contributing 7.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,659 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SCHW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.92
Avg/Payment$0.2460
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | — | 1.33% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3200 | ↑ +18.5% | 1.21% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.14% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.09% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 1.23% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +8.0% | 1.27% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 1.35% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 1.60% | Aug 23, 2024 |
SCHW Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.3% payout
Streak
1Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.5%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWThe Charles Schwab C… | $160.7B | 1.4% | 26.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $355.5B | 1.9% | 39.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
 RJFRaymond James Financ… | $30.7B | 1.3% | 19.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  AMTDAMTD IDEA Group | $7M | 40.3% | 8.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $348.3B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $264.5B | 2.1% | 25.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  BACBank of America Corp… | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 IBKRInteractive Brokers … | $42.8B | 0.3% | 13.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
SCHW Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 8.0% | 4 | $4.66 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 2.0% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.99 | 33.4% | 2.99x | 1.9% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 19.0% | 4 | $2.54 | 39.4% | 2.54x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.84 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.50 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.83 | 25.4% | 3.93x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.12 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 47.8% | 4 | $2.67 | 25.5% | 3.93x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.46 | 43.8% | 4 | $2.45 | 18.8% | 5.33x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 18.5% | 4 | $1.61 | 19.9% | 5.03x | 0.6% |
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SCHW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCHW stock.
How much dividend does SCHW pay per share?
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SCHW's next ex-dividend date?
SCHW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SCHW typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SCHW's dividend safe?
SCHW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.3% and FCF payout ratio of +91.1%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SCHW increased its dividend?
SCHW has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%.
How often does SCHW pay dividends?
The Charles Schwab Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SCHW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SCHW five years ago would be worth approximately $13,836 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SCHW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SCHW's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.