SCHA Dividend Yield 2026: Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

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Data last updated: Oct 16, 2026

Dividend Yield: 1.15%

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Years of Dividend History: 18

About Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Dividend

The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF dividend comes from a fund that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index, holding stocks ranked 751 to 2,500 by full market capitalization. SCHA pays dividends quarterly, with a current yield of 1.13%. At least 90% of the fund's net assets stay invested in index constituents, so the dividend reflects the aggregate distributions from roughly 1,750 small-cap companies. That yield is low, making SCHA a better fit for growth-and-income investors than for those seeking immediate income.

Dividend Safety

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF dividend safety depends on the aggregate distributions paid by the fund's underlying small-cap holdings, not on a single company's earnings or payout ratio. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF). The most data-supported pressure point is year-over-year variability: the annual dividend per share has declined in multiple years within the 2010-2025 window, including drops in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2025, reflecting the sensitivity of small-cap company distributions to broader market conditions.

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.1% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.0840 to $0.3575 over that period (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 77.2% in 2012, but the data also contains multiple years of decline exceeding 5%, so growth has been uneven rather than linear.

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+8.8%	$0.28 (2022)	$0.36 (2025)
5-Year	+8.9%	$0.23 (2020)	$0.36 (2025)
10-Year	+6.4%	$0.19 (2015)	$0.36 (2025)

Is Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

SCHA fits growth-and-income investors who want exposure to roughly 1,750 small-cap stocks and are willing to accept a low current yield in exchange for above-average long-run dividend growth. The yield sits at 1.13%, which falls squarely in the low (below 2%) classification. The 10.1% annual CAGR from 2010 to 2025 is the fund's strongest argument for income-oriented investors, but year-over-year declines appear repeatedly in the history table, so the growth comes with real volatility. What an investor gets here is broad small-cap exposure with meaningful dividend growth potential. What they give up is yield certainty and a smooth, predictable income stream.

Recent Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-23	$0.1005
2026-06-24	$0.1004
2026-03-25	$0.0384
2025-12-10	$0.1301
2025-09-24	$0.0888
2025-06-25	$0.0833
2025-03-26	$0.0553
2024-12-11	$0.1690
2024-09-25	$0.0876
2024-06-26	$0.0800

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.2393
2025	$0.3575
2024	$0.3904
2023	$0.3364
2022	$0.2774

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does SCHA pay dividends?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does SCHA pay monthly dividends?

No — Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) pays quarterly, not monthly.

What is SCHA's dividend yield?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) currently yields 1.15% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, within the available history, annual per-share dividends declined in multiple years, including 2015 ($0.1930 vs. $0.2000 in 2014), 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2025. These declines reflect the variable distributions of the underlying small-cap holdings, not a formal dividend cut by the fund manager.

How fast has Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF grown its dividend?

SCHA has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.0840 to $0.3575 over that 15-year window.

Is Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

SCHA carries a low yield of 1.13%, which limits its appeal for investors who need immediate income. Its 10.1% annual dividend CAGR over 15 years makes it more relevant for growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current payout size.

What type of investor is Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF best suited for?

SCHA suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 10.1% CAGR from 2010 to 2025 is the fund's defining characteristic, but investors must accept year-over-year income variability given the small-cap holdings.

Why is Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF dividend yield low?

The yield is low because the fund tracks small-cap companies ranked 751 to 2,500 by market capitalization, a segment that tends to distribute less income than larger, more mature companies. Payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so the yield is purely a function of what the underlying holdings distribute.

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