SCHH Dividend Yield 2026: Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

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Data last updated: Oct 02, 2026

Snapshot (as of Oct 02, 2026): Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) pays a $0.68 annual dividend ($0.17 quarterly), yielding 3.10% at $21.86/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-23. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 3.10%

Annual Dividend: $0.68 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-23

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 16

About Schwab U.S. REIT ETF Dividend

The Schwab U.S. REIT ETF dividend comes from a fund built to mirror the total return of a U.S. equity REIT index, before fees and expenses. SCHH currently yields 2.89%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.6607 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 24, 2026, with the most recent payment of $0.1683 per share. A beta of 0.946 puts SCHH close to market-level volatility, making it a fit for dividend investors seeking real estate exposure without extreme price swings.

Dividend Safety

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through from its underlying REIT holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Schwab U.S. REIT ETF dividend safety depends on the income generated by the U.S. equity REITs the fund tracks, not on a single company's earnings. The most significant pressure point is that REIT distributions can fall when property income declines, which the fund's own history shows: annual payments dropped sharply in multiple years, including a move from $1.4110 in 2018 to $1.3170 in 2019 and further to $0.9680 in 2020.

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 0.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $0.6070 to $0.6350 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 26.5% in 2012, but the data also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. Growth is slow, and that limits the income upside for investors counting on rising payments over time.

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+8.9%	$0.49 (2022)	$0.64 (2025)
5-Year	+5.6%	$0.48 (2020)	$0.64 (2025)
10-Year	+2.6%	$0.49 (2015)	$0.64 (2025)

Is Schwab U.S. REIT ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

SCHH fits dividend investors who want broad U.S. REIT exposure and are comfortable accepting flat long-term dividend growth in exchange for current income. The yield sits at moderate (2–4%), currently at 2.89%, which is nearly in line with the 5-year average of 2.86%. That consistency in yield is real, but the per-share dividend has grown only 0.3% annually since 2011. What an investor gets is real estate sector income at low cost; what they accept is a payout that has historically moved up and down with REIT market conditions rather than compounding steadily upward.

Recent Schwab U.S. REIT ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-23	$0.1732
2026-06-24	$0.1683
2026-03-25	$0.1147
2025-12-10	$0.2222
2025-09-24	$0.1555
2025-06-25	$0.1588
2025-03-26	$0.0985
2024-12-11	$0.2421
2024-09-25	$0.1397
2024-06-26	$0.1899

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.4562
2025	$0.6350
2024	$0.6791
2023	$0.6713
2022	$0.4916

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SCHH pay dividends?

Yes, Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) pays a $0.17 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 3.10%.

How often does SCHH pay dividends?

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) pays dividends quarterly — 4 times per year.

Does SCHH pay monthly dividends?

No — Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) pays quarterly, not monthly.

How much does SCHH pay per month?

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) pays about $0.06 per share per month at the current annual dividend rate of $0.68. Actual payments arrive quarterly; this figure normalizes annual income to a monthly view.

What is SCHH's dividend yield?

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) currently yields 3.10% based on the annual dividend rate and today's share price.

Has Schwab U.S. REIT ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows multiple year-over-year declines. Annual payments fell from $1.4110 in 2018 to $1.3170 in 2019, and the data contains at least one decline exceeding 5% within the 2011 to 2025 window.

How fast has Schwab U.S. REIT ETF grown its dividend?

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the SCHH dividend is 0.3% per year from 2011 to 2025. Per-share payments moved from $0.6070 to $0.6350 over that period, reflecting nearly flat long-term growth.

Is Schwab U.S. REIT ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

SCHH offers a moderate yield of 2.89%, close to its 5-year average, but dividend growth has been essentially flat at 0.3% annually. It suits income investors who prioritize real estate sector exposure over rising payments.

Latest SCHH News

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