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SCHW

The Charles Schwab Corporation

SCHW36 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.45%

Annual Dividend

$1.28

Payout Ratio

22%

5-Yr Growth

8.4%

Ex-Date

May 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

SCHW Dividend Safety Score

93/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak36 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage22% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.21
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is SCHW a good dividend stock?

Yes

The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.45% ($1.28/yr), with 36 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 36 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (22%)
  • Strong 8.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.45%
Payout Ratio
22%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Years of Growth
36
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$153.0B
P/E Ratio
17.5
5-Yr Total Return
21%
52-Week Range
$83.96 – $107.50
Dividend Safety
A · 93/100
Ever Cut?
No
SCHW ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$32.00
Annual$128.00
Monthly avg$10.67