SCHF Distribution History & Yield
Schwab International Equity ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.165 | $16.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.165 | $16.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCHF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.33 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCHF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,637 | $97,418 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 18,182 | $487,091 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 36,364 | $974,182 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.23%. $10,000 in SCHF would currently pay about $123 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCHF distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -75.7% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.678 | +370.8% |
| Jun 25, 2025 | — | $0.144 | -65.9% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.422 | +132.5% |
| Jun 26, 2024 | — | $0.1815 | -48.4% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.352 | +79.1% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.1965 | -37.3% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | $0.3135 | +127.2% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.138 | +487.2% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.0235 | -94.5% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $0.4265 | +150.1% |
| Jun 23, 2021 | — | $0.1705 | -33.1% |
| Dec 10, 2020 | — | $0.255 | +113.4% |
| Jun 24, 2020 | — | $0.1195 | -67.4% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | — | $0.367 | +185.6% |
| Jun 26, 2019 | — | $0.1285 | -70.4% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | — | $0.434 | +8.4% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.4005 | +12.3% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.3565 | +14.6% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.311 | -25.9% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.4195 | +20.4% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.3485 | -3.7% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $0.362 | -3.6% |
| Dec 19, 2011 | — | $0.3755 | +58.1% |
| Dec 20, 2010 | — | $0.2375 | +1087.5% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.02 | — |
Payout risk check
SCHF's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 36/100).
Its share price moved +15.1% 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 International Equity ETF
The index is comprised of large and mid capitalization companies in developed countries outside the United States, as defined by the index provider. The index defines the large and mid capitalization universe as approximately the top 90% of the eligible universe. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in stocks, including depositary receipts representing securities of the index; such depositary receipts may be in the form of American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and European Depositary Receipts.
Fund family: Schwab ETFs. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2009. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCHF distribution FAQ
When is SCHF's next ex-distribution date?
SCHF's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.165 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does SCHF pay distributions?
SCHF pays distributions twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.165 per share with an ex-date of Jun 24, 2026.
What is SCHF's distribution yield?
SCHF's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.15%, based on $0.843 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $26.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.33 per share, is 1.23%.
How much does SCHF pay per share?
SCHF pays about $0.165 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.33 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $33.00 a year.
Has SCHF grown or cut its distribution?
SCHF has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 14.7% a year (+48.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SCHF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.23%, you would need about 3,637 shares of SCHF (roughly $97,418 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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