SCHA Distribution History & Yield
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days) | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 105 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 287 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.10 | $10.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCHA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.40 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCHA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,000 | $103,650 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,000 | $518,250 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,000 | $1,036,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.16%. $10,000 in SCHA would currently pay about $116 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCHA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.10 | +163.2% |
| Mar 25, 2026 | — | $0.038 | -70.8% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +46.1% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.089 | +7.2% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.083 | +50.9% |
| Mar 26, 2025 | — | $0.055 | -67.5% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | — | $0.169 | +93.1% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | — | $0.0875 | +9.4% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +48.1% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | — | $0.054 | -53.6% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.1165 | +51.3% |
| Sep 20, 2023 | — | $0.077 | +2.7% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.075 | +10.3% |
| Mar 22, 2023 | — | $0.068 | -34.6% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | $0.104 | +58.8% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | — | $0.0655 | -11.5% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.074 | +117.6% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.034 | -72.4% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $0.123 | +69.1% |
| Sep 22, 2021 | — | $0.0727 | +31.1% |
| Jun 23, 2021 | — | $0.0555 | +2.3% |
| Mar 24, 2021 | — | $0.0542 | -28.4% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.0757 | +7.4% |
| Sep 23, 2020 | — | $0.0705 | +137.0% |
| Jun 24, 2020 | — | $0.0297 | -48.3% |
| Mar 25, 2020 | — | $0.0575 | -38.8% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | — | $0.094 | +41.4% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.0665 | +11.8% |
| Jun 26, 2019 | — | $0.0595 | +39.2% |
| Mar 20, 2019 | — | $0.0428 | +677.3% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.0055 | -93.8% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | — | $0.0882 | +59.7% |
| Sep 25, 2018 | — | $0.0553 | +24.9% |
| Jun 26, 2018 | — | $0.0442 | -15.7% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | — | $0.0525 | -34.8% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.0805 | +102.5% |
| Sep 18, 2017 | — | $0.0398 | -26.0% |
| Jun 19, 2017 | — | $0.0537 | +25.7% |
| Mar 20, 2017 | — | $0.0428 | -52.6% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.0902 | +96.2% |
| Sep 19, 2016 | — | $0.046 | +27.8% |
| Jun 20, 2016 | — | $0.036 | -38.2% |
| Mar 21, 2016 | — | $0.0583 | +0.9% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.0578 | +21.6% |
| Sep 21, 2015 | — | $0.0475 | +13.1% |
| Jun 22, 2015 | — | $0.042 | -8.2% |
| Mar 23, 2015 | — | $0.0457 | -4.7% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.048 | +6.7% |
| Sep 22, 2014 | — | $0.045 | -14.7% |
| Jun 23, 2014 | — | $0.0527 | -2.8% |
| Mar 24, 2014 | — | $0.0542 | +26.9% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.0428 | +14.8% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.0372 | -5.1% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.0393 | +28.7% |
| Mar 18, 2013 | — | $0.0305 | -65.2% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.0877 | +172.1% |
| Sep 17, 2012 | — | $0.0323 | +4.0% |
| Jun 18, 2012 | — | $0.031 | +12.7% |
| Mar 19, 2012 | — | $0.0275 | +25.0% |
| Dec 19, 2011 | — | $0.022 | -27.3% |
| Sep 19, 2011 | — | $0.0302 | +15.2% |
| Jun 20, 2011 | — | $0.0262 | +16.7% |
| Mar 21, 2011 | — | $0.0225 | -28.6% |
| Dec 20, 2010 | — | $0.0315 | +80.0% |
| Sep 20, 2010 | — | $0.0175 | +0.0% |
| Jun 21, 2010 | — | $0.0175 | +0.0% |
| Mar 22, 2010 | — | $0.0175 | +16.7% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.015 | — |
Payout risk check
SCHA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 62/100).
Its share price moved +26.5% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the index. The index includes the small-cap portion of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index actually available to investors in the marketplace. The Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index includes the components ranked 751-2500 by full market capitalization. The index is a float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in these stocks.
Fund family: Schwab ETFs. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2009. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCHA distribution FAQ
When is SCHA's next ex-distribution date?
SCHA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 23, 2026 (in 14 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.10 per share, expected on Oct 7, 2026.
How often does SCHA pay distributions?
SCHA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.10 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SCHA's distribution yield?
SCHA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.03%, based on $0.357 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.40 per share, is 1.16%.
How much does SCHA pay per share?
SCHA pays about $0.10 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $40.00 a year.
Has SCHA grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (-9.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SCHA's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of SCHA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.16%, you would need about 3,000 shares of SCHA (roughly $103,650 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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