SCHE Dividend Yield 2026: Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) pays a $0.95 annual dividend, yielding 2.53% at $37.58/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 2.53%

Annual Dividend: $0.95 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-24

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF Dividend

The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF dividend comes from a fund designed to mirror the FTSE Emerging Index as closely as possible, before fees and expenses. SCHE currently yields 2.53%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.9522 per share. The next ex-dividend date is June 24, 2026. A beta of 0.87 means the fund moves somewhat less than the broader market, which appeals to dividend investors who want emerging market exposure with slightly reduced volatility.

Dividend Safety

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of income generated by its underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF dividend safety is therefore tied directly to the income produced by the FTSE Emerging Index constituents rather than a single company's earnings. The most significant pressure point is that emerging market income can fluctuate with currency movements, economic cycles in developing economies, and shifts in index composition, all of which have produced year-over-year payment declines in the historical data.

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 9.8% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.2320 to $0.9431 over that span (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 172.8% in 2018, though the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which reflects how variable emerging market income distributions can be.

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+11.5%	$0.68 (2022)	$0.94 (2025)
5-Year	+8.0%	$0.64 (2020)	$0.94 (2025)
10-Year	+6.8%	$0.49 (2015)	$0.94 (2025)

Is Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

SCHE fits dividend investors who want emerging market equity exposure alongside a moderate income stream. The current yield of 2.53% sits above the fund's 5-year average of 2.25%, meaning today's entry point offers slightly more income than the historical norm. The yield classification is moderate (2–4%), so this is not a high-income vehicle, but the 9.8% annualized dividend growth rate over 15 years shows the payment has expanded meaningfully over time. The trade-off is volatility in annual distributions: payments have declined in multiple years, so investors gain long-run growth potential but accept year-to-year income unpredictability.

Recent Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-24	$0.0443
2025-12-11	$0.9079
2025-06-25	$0.0352
2024-12-13	$0.7737
2024-06-26	$0.0343
2023-12-06	$0.8224
2023-06-21	$0.1273
2022-12-07	$0.6050
2022-06-22	$0.0750
2021-12-30	$0.0121

Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.0443
2025	$0.9431
2024	$0.8080
2023	$0.9497
2022	$0.6800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SCHE pay dividends?

Yes, Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) pays a $0.95 annual dividend per share, yielding 2.53%.

What is Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF's current dividend yield?

SCHE's current dividend yield is 2.53%. That sits above the fund's 5-year average yield of 2.25%, meaning the current yield is modestly elevated relative to its own recent history.

Has Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows year-over-year declines on multiple occasions, including drops in 2015, 2020, and 2024. Emerging market income distributions are variable, and the data contains at least one decline exceeding 5% in a single year.

How fast has Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF grown its dividend?

The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.2320 to $0.9431 over that 15-year window.

Is Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

SCHE offers a moderate (2–4%) yield of 2.53% and a 15-year CAGR of 9.8%, which suits income investors who prioritize long-run payment growth over a high current yield. Annual distributions have declined in multiple years, so the income stream is not smooth.

Is Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF dividend safe?

A traditional payout ratio is not applicable (fund/ETF), so safety depends on income generated by FTSE Emerging Index holdings. Historical data shows recurring year-over-year declines, which means the annual payment level is not guaranteed to hold in any given year.

How does Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 2.53% is above the 5-year average of 2.25%. That gap is modest but means investors buying SCHE stock today receive slightly more income per dollar than the fund's recent average entry point would have provided.

What type of investor is Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF best suited for?

SCHE suits dividend investors who want broad emerging market equity exposure and can tolerate variable annual income. The 9.8% long-run dividend CAGR appeals to growth-oriented income investors, but the history of payment declines makes it less suitable for those who need predictable distributions.

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