SCUS Distribution History & Yield
Schwab Ultra-Short Income 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 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.081 | $8.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SCUS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.053 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SCUS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,235 | $30,975 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,173 | $154,877 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,346 | $309,753 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.87%. $10,000 in SCUS would currently pay about $387 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SCUS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +3.8% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.079 | -10.2% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.088 | +8.6% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.081 | +1.2% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.08 | -2.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.082 | +6.5% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.077 | -1.3% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.078 | -10.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.087 | +6.1% |
| Dec 19, 2025 | — | $0.082 | +5.1% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.078 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.078 | -9.3% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.086 | +13.2% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.076 | -21.6% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.097 | +15.5% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.084 | -22.9% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.109 | +28.2% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.085 | +3.7% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.082 | -1.2% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -24.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.11 | +32.5% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.083 | -6.7% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.089 | -12.7% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.102 | -23.3% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | — | $0.133 | — |
Payout risk check
SCUS's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -0.6% 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 Ultra-Short Income ETF
To pursue its goal, the fund invests in investment grade, short-term, U.S. dollar denominated debt securities issued by U.S. and foreign issuers. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest only in securities, that at the time of purchase, are rated investment grade (i.e., BBB- or higher by S&P Global Ratings and/or Fitch Ratings, Inc., or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), or, if unrated, determined by the fund’s investment adviser to be of equivalent quality.
Fund family: Schwab ETFs. Category: Ultrashort Bond. First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2024. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SCUS distribution FAQ
When is SCUS's next ex-distribution date?
SCUS'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 $0.081 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does SCUS pay distributions?
SCUS pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.082 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is SCUS's distribution yield?
SCUS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.87%, based on $0.972 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.09. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.972 per share, is 3.87%.
How much does SCUS pay per share?
SCUS pays about $0.081 per share each month, which works out to roughly $0.972 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $97.20 a year.
Has SCUS grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, SCUS'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 SCUS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.87%, you would need about 1,235 shares of SCUS (roughly $30,975 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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