Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.24
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
38.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
38.3% 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$1.24
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout23.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR8.7%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return21.1%
5Y Total Return56.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,59810Y ago$40,93820Y ago$65,280
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Charles Schwab Corporation distributes 38.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — 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: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.3% 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 56.0%, with dividends contributing 7.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,938 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.78
Avg/Payment$0.2390
Latest Change+18.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 1.33% | May 24, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Wealth Management Platforms
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
38.3% payout
Streak
1Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#5 of 5
Annual Dividend History
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.08 | 8.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does SCHW pay per share?
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is SCHW's dividend safe?
SCHW's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.3% and FCF payout ratio of +23.5%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.24 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 $15,598 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 +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.