Charles Schwab Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
SCHW's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 22.5% earnings payout ratio & 26.6% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 8.45% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 22.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 26.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: -3.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Charles Schwab Corporation
Charles Schwab Corporation is a leading savings and loan holding company providing a comprehensive suite of financial services. It offers wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services primarily to individual investors and independent investment advisors through its Investor Services and Advisor Services segments. The company delivers brokerage and trading solutions, advisory and portfolio management services, banking products, retirement and equity compensation plan services, and advanced digital trading and research platforms. Charles Schwab Corporation holds a dominant position in registered investment advisor custody and has expanded into areas such as robo-advisory, direct indexing, and managed-investment solutions. It supports high client engagement with substantial net new assets and serves as one of the largest retail-oriented financial-services firms, generating significant revenue from its banking and asset management segments. Headquartered in Westlake, Texas, Charles Schwab Corporation plays a pivotal role in the U.S. wealth management and brokerage landscape.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.28%
Annual Dividend
$1.13
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
22.47%
FCF Payout Ratio
26.58%
Stock Price
$88.61
52-Week Range
$83.62 – $107.50
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SCHW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SCHW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 22, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
8.74%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.45%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
16.23%
3-Year Total Growth
28.57%
5-Year Total Growth
50.00%
10-Year Total Growth
350.00%
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