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Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW)

Fair Value
Financial ServicesCapital MarketsUnited States

Fundamental

70

Price

$90.58

Market Cap

$158.48B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. It offers brokerage accounts with equity and fixed income trading, margin lending, options trading, futures and forex trading, and cash management capabilities, including money market funds, and certificates of deposit; third-party mutual funds through the Mutual Fund Marketplace and Mutual Fund OneSource service, as well as mutual fund trading and clearing services to broker-dealers; exchange-traded funds; advisory solutions for managed portfolios, separately managed accounts, customized personal advice for tailored portfolios, specialized planning, and full-time portfolio management; banking products comprising checking and savings accounts, first lien residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and pledged asset lines; and trust custody services, personal trust reporting services, and administrative trustee services. It provides digital and software based trading platforms; research tools, and multichannel support, real-time market data, options trading; equity compensation plan sponsors full-service recordkeeping for stock plans, stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights; retirement plan services; mutual fund clearing services; and advisor services, including interactive tools and educational content. The Company operates through branch offices. The Charles Schwab Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$26.02B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$10.10B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$8.76B

Total Equity

$49.42B

Total Liabilities

$441.57B

Current Ratio

0.39

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

BankFairly Valued

Fair Value

$87.73

Current Price

$90.58

Margin of Safety

-3.2%

Fair Value Range

$57.19 - $118.26

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$117.59
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):$78.43
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):Not applicable to this type of company
Justified P/B:$99.29
Dividend discount (Gordon):$29.11
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Last Earnings Surprise:-0.16%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

16.50

ROE

17.9%

P/B Ratio

3.12

P/FCF

14.52

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

9.8%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (13)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 9.39%
  • P/FCF 14.52
  • Positive free cash flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 20.4%
  • Revenue growth 5Y 18.0%
  • PEG ratio 0.91
  • Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income) 1.13
  • Share dilution -4.2%
  • Net margin trend 38.8% vs 33.7%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (7)

  • EPS CAGR 4.92%
  • P/B ratio 3.12
  • Debt/equity ratio
  • Return on tangible assets
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Earnings surprise, average 0.1%

Unavailable (7)

  • ROIC –
  • Gross margin –
  • Dividend payout –
  • Operating margin –
  • Current ratio
  • Interest coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

ROA > 0
Operating cash flow > 0
ΔROA > 0
Cash flow > net income
Leverage ↓
Current ratio ↑
No dilution
Gross margin ↑
Asset turnover ↑

Earnings Quality

1.13

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-4.2%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Charles Robert SchwabFounder & Co-Chairman88
Mr. Richard Andrew Wurster C.F.A., CMTCEO, President & Director51
Mr. Michael Daniel VerdeschiMD & Chief Financial Officer56
Mr. Jonathan M. CraigMD, Head of Investor Service & Head of Retail Investing53
Mr. Tim HeierMD & CTO-
Ms. Shannon L. JureckaManaging Director & Chief Administrative Officer55
Mr. Jeff EdwardsMD & Head of Investor Relations-
Mr. Peter J. Morgan IIIMD, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary60
Ms. Stacy HammondMD & Chief Marketing Officer-
Ms. Lisa Kidd HuntMD & Head of International Services-

Audit Risk

7

Board Risk

9

Compensation Risk

8

Shareholder Rights Risk

9

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-25

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-07

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-10-15

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Income History

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Part 2 · The price and its context

This part shows how the price has behaved, not whether the company is worth owning. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Market Reaction Profile

How much SCHW moves, measured on its daily prices.

VolatilityLow

More volatile than 19% of the tracked stocks (90-day volatility).

Volatility 30d
26.3%
Volatility 90d
24.6%
Beta vs S&P 500 (1y)
0.42Correlation 0.21
Max drawdown (12m)
-21.2%
ATR (14d, % of price)
2.35%

Earnings reactions

How SCHW moved around its past quarterly results.

Next earnings release

Jan 21, 2027 · In 89 days · Before the open

EPS estimate: 1.72Revenue estimate: $7.4B

What usually happens

  • Over the last 12 releases the stock moved a median of 1.0% the next day, up or down.
  • Next-day moves: up 6, down 6 (out of 12).
  • Of the 4 releases that beat estimates, the stock fell the next day after 2.

Release history

DateWhen EPS est.EPS actualSurprise Gap 1 day5 days
Oct 15, 2026After the close1.661.69+2.1% -0.7% -2.3% -2.9%
Jul 21, 2026After the close1.581.62+2.5% +1.4% +0.8% +6.0%
Apr 16, 2026After the close1.421.43+0.5% +0.8% -0.4% -4.0%
Jan 21, 2026After the close1.421.39-2.3% +1.3% +2.2% +1.7%
Oct 16, 2025After the close1.271.31+3.0% +1.4% +0.8% +1.3%
Jul 18, 2025After the closen/an/an/a+0.2% +0.5% +1.3%
Apr 17, 2025After the closen/an/an/a-0.7% -1.6% +5.0%
Jan 21, 2025After the closen/an/an/a+0.2% -0.4% +1.0%
Oct 15, 2024After the closen/an/an/a+1.0% +0.2% -1.5%
Jul 16, 2024After the closen/an/an/a-1.7% -5.4% -3.4%
Apr 15, 2024After the closen/an/an/a+0.4% +2.6% +4.3%
Jan 17, 2024After the closen/an/an/a-0.3% -1.2% 0.0%

Release dates from SEC 8-K filings.

Updated 10/24/2026

Historical statistics for educational purposes only. They are not forecasts and not investment advice.

Price reaction to the news

Latest news on SCHW and what the price did next.

Return of the stock minus return of SPY over the same days. A news item close to a price move did not necessarily cause it. Historical data for educational purposes only, not investment advice.

Latest News

Recent headlines for SCHW.

  • 9d agoPOSITIVE
    Charles Schwab, ricavi trimestrali record di 7,2 miliardi di dollari e asset clienti a 13,3 trilioni

    Charles Schwab Corporation announced record quarterly revenue of $7.2 billion for Q3 2026, surpassing expectations. Net income for the quarter reached $2.9 billion. Client assets under management climbed to an impressive $13.3 trillion, underscoring the firm's robust growth and expanding market reach. This performance highlights Schwab's strong competitive position in the financial services sector, driven by increasing client trust and effective asset gathering strategies. Investors may view this as a positive indicator of the company's operational efficiency and future earnings potential.

  • 10d agoPOSITIVE
    From Charles Schwab to DoorDash: Why these bargain stocks could lead the market higher

    HSBC anticipates a broadening market rally, with bargain stocks like Charles Schwab and DoorDash potentially leading the charge. While Q3 earnings growth is projected to be dominated by energy and semiconductor sectors, the outlook suggests a wider market participation. For investors, this indicates a potential shift in market leadership, offering opportunities in undervalued companies that have lagged behind the broader gains. The analysis implies that a more inclusive market environment could unlock significant upside for a diverse range of equities, moving beyond the current concentrated leadership.

  • 9/17/2026NEGATIVE
    Bond Rout Spurs Record Outflow From $3.6 Billion Schwab Muni ETF

    The Schwab Municipal Bond ETF, managing approximately $3.6 billion in assets, is experiencing record outflows this month. This surge in redemptions is directly attributed to a significant bond market selloff, which has driven municipal bond yields to their highest levels in several months. Investors are reacting to the increased risk and potentially lower returns in the fixed-income space, leading to a rapid divestment from the ETF. This trend highlights a broader market sentiment shift away from bonds amidst rising yield concerns.

  • 8/31/2026POSITIVE
    Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Platform Beyond Bitcoin And Ethereum

    Charles Schwab is broadening its cryptocurrency investment offerings, extending beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink. This strategic expansion aims to cater to a wider range of investor interests in the digital asset space. By providing access to these altcoins, Schwab is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the growing crypto market. For investors, this move signifies increased accessibility and potentially greater diversification opportunities within their digital asset portfolios, signaling a positive development for the company's competitive standing in wealth management.

  • 8/27/2026POSITIVE
    Charles Schwab adda Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink to nascent crypto platform

    Charles Schwab is expanding its cryptocurrency trading platform, Schwab Crypto, by adding support for Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), and Chainlink (LINK). This move comes just months after the initial rollout of direct crypto trading for retail clients, which initially focused on Bitcoin and Ether. The expansion signifies Schwab's commitment to broadening its digital asset offerings and catering to a wider range of investor interests in the cryptocurrency market. For investors, this development could enhance Schwab's appeal to crypto-savvy clients and potentially drive increased trading volume and revenue for the company's digital asset services.

  • 6/30/2026NEUTRAL
    Schwab CEO on Why They Keep Fees Low

    Charles Schwab President & CEO Rick Wurster highlighted the company's enduring client-first philosophy, emphasizing a commitment to value, scale, and long-term growth over short-term profits. Speaking on Bloomberg Wealth, Wurster shared an anecdote illustrating founder Chuck Schwab's dedication to this principle. This strategic focus on maintaining low fees and prioritizing client value, even at the expense of immediate gains, underpins Schwab's business model and aims to foster sustained expansion and client loyalty. Investors may view this as a stable, long-term strategy.

  • 6/18/2026NEGATIVE
    Schwab Warns of Margin Calls as Concerns Over Tax Bets Mount

    Charles Schwab Corp. has implemented stricter margin requirements for clients employing long-short investment strategies. This move aims to curb risks associated with a burgeoning tax-management trade, which has seen significant client engagement. The new rules are designed to provide additional safeguards against potential volatility and margin calls. For investors, this indicates a more cautious stance from Schwab regarding certain complex trading strategies, potentially impacting the liquidity and attractiveness of these specific tax-optimization plays.

  • 6/5/2026NEUTRAL
    Schwab's Sonders on the Rise of Casino Culture in Markets

    Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, has observed a growing trend of speculative investing, likening current financial market behavior to that of a casino. This perspective, shared on Bloomberg's "Money" program, suggests an increase in risk-taking and potentially irrational exuberance among investors. While not a direct financial event, this commentary from a prominent strategist at a major financial institution could influence investor sentiment and risk management strategies, prompting a re-evaluation of portfolio allocations towards more conservative assets.

  • 5/14/2026POSITIVE
    Brokerage Giant Charles Schwab Rolls Out Spot Crypto Trading To Retail Investors

    Charles Schwab has officially launched its spot cryptocurrency trading platform for retail investors in the US. This move signifies a major traditional financial institution embracing digital assets, allowing clients to trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The expansion into crypto trading by a brokerage giant like Schwab is expected to increase accessibility and legitimacy for cryptocurrencies within the mainstream investment landscape. For investors, this could lead to greater adoption and potentially higher liquidity for major digital assets.