SCHO Distribution History & Yield
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.0764 | $7.64 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCHO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.9934 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCHO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,309 | $31,354 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,544 | $156,772 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,087 | $313,544 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.83%. $10,000 in SCHO would currently pay about $383 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCHO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.079 | +27.4% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.062 | -23.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.081 | +3.8% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.078 | +5.4% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.074 | -1.3% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.075 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.075 | +5.6% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.071 | -18.4% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.087 | +13.0% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.077 | +6.9% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.072 | -16.3% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +13.2% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.076 | -5.0% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.08 | -11.1% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +13.9% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.079 | -9.2% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.087 | +4.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -1.2% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.084 | +7.7% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.078 | -18.8% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.096 | +20.0% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.08 | -1.2% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.081 | -12.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.092 | +17.2% |
Payout risk check
SCHO's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 92/100).
Its share price moved -1.8% 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 Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF
The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including, for this purpose, any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities included in the index. The index includes all publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities that have a remaining maturity of greater than or equal to one year and less than three years, are rated investment grade, and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value. The securities in the index must be denominated in U.S. dollars and must be fixed-rate and non-convertible.
Fund family: Schwab ETFs. Category: Short Government. First distribution on our records: Sep 1, 2010. 191 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCHO distribution FAQ
When is SCHO's next ex-distribution date?
SCHO's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.0764 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does SCHO pay distributions?
SCHO pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.079 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is SCHO's distribution yield?
SCHO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.83%, based on $0.917 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.96. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.917 per share, is 3.83%.
How much does SCHO pay per share?
SCHO pays about $0.0764 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.917 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $91.70 a year.
Has SCHO grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, SCHO'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 SCHO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.83%, you would need about 1,309 shares of SCHO (roughly $31,354 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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