SCHD Dividend Calculator
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF · how much SCHD pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of SCHD pay $105.50 a year in distributions, about $26.70 each quarter, at the current quarterly distribution of $0.2670 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $35.83 share price that is a 2.94% yield, so $10,000 buys about 279.1 shares and pays about $294 a year.
Per share, a year
$1.0550
100 shares, a year
$105.50
$10,000 invested, a year
$294.45
Shares for $1,000 a month
11,375
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
$35.83 · $1.06/yr dividend · 2.94% yield · quarterly
Annual income
$106.00
Monthly (average)
$8.83
Per payment (quarterly)
$26.50
Dividend yield
2.96%
Yield on cost
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Enter your cost
Position value
$3,583
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on SCHD's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 9.13% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $233 · 10-year total: $1,620. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many SCHD shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from SCHD distributions alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 1,138 | $40,775 |
| $250 a month | 2,844 | $101,901 |
| $500 a month | 5,688 | $203,801 |
| $1,000 a month | 11,375 | $407,566 |
| $2,000 a month | 22,749 | $815,097 |
| $5,000 a month | 56,873 | $2,037,760 |
What 100 shares of SCHD paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $41.93 in 2016 and $104.70 in 2025, up 150%, without buying another share.
How the SCHD distribution is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $1.06
Each payment = shares × $0.2670
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $1.06
The rate is SCHD's current distribution as of Nov 5, 2026. Fund distributions change from payment to payment, so treat these as estimates.
Key facts: SCHD dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of SCHD pay $105.50 a year in distributions before tax, about $26.70 each quarter, at $1.06 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $35.83, SCHD yields 2.94%: $10,000 buys about 279.1 shares, which pay about $294.45 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from SCHD distributions alone takes about 11,375 shares, roughly $407,566 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of SCHD paid $41.93 in distributions in 2016 and $104.70 in 2025, up 150%.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "SCHD Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SCHD/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of SCHD pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of SCHD pay $105.50 a year in distributions before tax, about $26.70 each quarter, at $1.06 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of SCHD pay?
About $1,055 a year before tax, or $267.00 each quarter, at SCHD's current rate of $1.06 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $35,830 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of SCHD do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 11,375 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $1.06 a share, that's 11,375 shares, or about $407,566 at today's $35.83 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in SCHD to make $100 a month?
About $40,755. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 2.94% yield that takes $40,755, or about 1,138 shares.
How often does SCHD pay distributions?
SCHD pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December, so you get 4 payments a year of about $0.2670 per share each.
How is the SCHD distribution calculated?
Multiply your shares by the distribution per share. SCHD pays about $1.06 per share a year, so each share earns $1.06 a year and $0.2670 each quarter. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are SCHD distributions taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. How a fund's distributions are taxed depends on where its income comes from: dividends from stocks are often qualified, while interest, option premium and return of capital are treated differently. The fund's annual tax statement gives the split. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), distributions aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current distribution rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to SCHD