Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) recently announced that they will be paying a dividend of $0.25. This news is likely to be welcomed by investors who hold shares in the company. Dividends are payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares of stock. It is a way for companies to distribute profits to their investors. Charles Schwab’s decision to pay a dividend indicates that they are in a strong financial position and have the ability to reward their shareholders. It also reflects positively on the company’s performance and outlook for the future. Investors can expect to receive the dividend payment on the specified date, providing them with a return on their investment in the company.