Does Charles Schwab Pay Dividends?
The Charles Schwab Corporation · SCHW · updated
Key facts: Charles Schwab dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Charles Schwab (SCHW) pays a dividend of $0.32 per share every quarter, $1.28 a year, a 1.39% yield at its share price of $91.96.
- Charles Schwab (SCHW) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Charles Schwab (SCHW), $0.32 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026 and was paid on Aug 28, 2026.
- Charles Schwab (SCHW) has paid a dividend since at least 1989; SmarterDividends' records hold 150 of its dividend payments.
- Charles Schwab (SCHW) has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Charles Schwab (SCHW), 18.5% to $0.32 per share, went ex-dividend on Feb 13, 2026.
- At $1.28 a year per share, 100 shares of SCHW pay $128.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Charles Schwab (SCHW) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 21% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Charles Schwab Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-charles-schwab-pay-dividends
How much does Charles Schwab pay?
Charles Schwab (SCHW) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.32 per share. That is $1.28 per share a year, a 1.39% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $128.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $139.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.32 | — |
| May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.32 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.32 | +18.5% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.27 | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $0.27 | — |
| May 9, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.27 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.27 | +8.0% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.25 | — |
When does Charles Schwab pay dividends?
Charles Schwab (SCHW) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The SCHW ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Charles Schwab's dividend history
Charles Schwab (SCHW) has paid a dividend since at least 1989, and SmarterDividends' records hold 150 payments. It has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 18.5%, went ex-dividend on Feb 13, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full SCHW dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Charles Schwab pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Charles Schwab (SCHW) pays a dividend of $0.32 per share every quarter, $1.28 a year, a 1.39% yield at its share price of $91.96.
How much is Charles Schwab's dividend?
Charles Schwab (SCHW) pays $0.32 per share each payment, $1.28 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.23 per share in total.
How often does Charles Schwab pay dividends?
Charles Schwab (SCHW) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Charles Schwab's next dividend?
Charles Schwab has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 14, 2026.
What is Charles Schwab's dividend yield?
1.39% as of Oct 19, 2026: $1.28 a year in dividends divided by the $91.96 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of SCHW pay?
About $128.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $32.00, at Charles Schwab's current dividend rate.
Has Charles Schwab ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Charles Schwab's dividend since 1989. It has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
How long has Charles Schwab paid dividends?
Since at least 1989, the start of Charles Schwab's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 150 payments.
When do I need to buy SCHW to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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