Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF (SCUS) Dividend History
SCUS latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 1 (not yet announced).
- 3.87%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.97paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2024paying since
SCUS dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $97
- Each payment
- $8
- Value of the shares
- $2,509
- Yield
- 3.87%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.97 per share, before tax.
SCUS distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 25 payments).
SCUS distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.7333 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $1.05 | +158.1% | 4.17% | 12 |
| 2024partial | $0.4070 | — | 1.62% | 4 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
SCUS yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $25.23 | 3.85% | $0.97 | 3.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
SCUS yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCUS | Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF | 3.77% | 13.90% |
| AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.30% | 0.03% |
| BND | Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 4.17% | 0.03% |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 4.44% | 0.02% |
| IUSB | iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF | 4.44% | 0.05% |
| GOVT | iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.67% | 0.05% |
| VGIT | Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 4.06% | 0.04% |
| IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.18% | 0.14% |
| SHY | iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 0.15% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
SCUS distribution history
25 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-07 | $0.0819 | +3.5% |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-08 | $0.0791 | −10.0% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-07 | $0.0879 | +8.0% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-08 | $0.0814 | +2.4% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-05 | $0.0795 | −3.3% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-07 | $0.0822 | +7.2% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-08 | $0.0767 | −1.7% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-06 | $0.0780 | −9.9% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-06 | $0.0866 | +6.1% |
| 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-26 | $0.0816 | +5.2% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-05 | $0.0776 | −0.5% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-07 | $0.0780 | −9.6% |
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| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-07 | $0.0863 | +13.6% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-08 | $0.0760 | −21.8% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-07 | $0.0972 | +15.3% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-08 | $0.0843 | −22.7% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-06 | $0.1090 | +27.6% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-07 | $0.0854 | +4.3% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-07 | $0.0819 | −1.7% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-07 | $0.0833 | −24.1% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-07 | $0.1097 | +32.0% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.0831 | −6.7% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-06 | $0.0891 | −12.3% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-07 | $0.1016 | −23.7% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-07 | $0.1332 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
SCUS dividend overview
Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF pays monthly distributions made up of interest from the bonds it holds, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.97 per share, a yield of 3.87% at the latest close of $25.09. In 2025 it paid $1.05 per share, up 158.1% from 2024.
The distribution yield looks back at income already paid. The yield to maturity of the bonds the fund holds today is 4.60%, which indicates what the portfolio earns from here if rates stay where they are; see the SCUS bond profile.
Related: SCUS chart, SCUS performance, SCUS bond profile, SCUS overview.
SCUS dividends FAQ
Does SCUS pay a dividend?
Yes. SCUS pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.0819 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 1, 2026, payable October 7, 2026.
What is the SCUS dividend yield?
SCUS paid $0.97 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.87% at the latest close of $25.09.
When is the next SCUS dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 1, 2026.
How often does SCUS pay dividends?
SCUS pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did SCUS pay in dividends in 2025?
SCUS paid $1.05 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of SCUS pay?
100 shares of SCUS would have paid about $97 over the past 12 months, before tax.