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The Charles Schwab Corporation

$102.38Down-0.74 (-0.72%)
Research reviewed: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Research overview

The Charles Schwab Corporation operates in Investment Banking and Brokerage within the financials sector. This profile tracks its company-specific earnings drivers, valuation conditions, and primary-source risks.

Open
103.51
High
103.97
Low
102.11
Market Cap
178.05B
P/E Ratio
20.35
52 Week High
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Dividend
1.240%
Quarterly Dividend
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Investment thesis

Base case
New accounts and client assets can expand the long-term revenue base. The base case remains conditional on rate sensitivity staying manageable.
Bull case
New accounts and client assets can expand the long-term revenue base. A healthier deposit mix can improve balance-sheet earnings and funding stability. Advisory adoption and client activity can diversify revenue beyond cash spreads.
Bear case
Rate changes and client cash sorting can pressure net interest revenue. Securities valuation and funding mismatches can constrain financial flexibility. Low-cost rivals can pressure advisory, trading and asset-management economics.
Thesis invalidation
Reassess the thesis if rate changes and client cash sorting can pressure net interest revenue.

Key catalysts

  • Core asset gathering

    New accounts and client assets can expand the long-term revenue base.

  • Cash monetization

    A healthier deposit mix can improve balance-sheet earnings and funding stability.

  • Wealth engagement

    Advisory adoption and client activity can diversify revenue beyond cash spreads.

Principal risks

  • Rate sensitivity

    Rate changes and client cash sorting can pressure net interest revenue.

  • Balance-sheet duration

    Securities valuation and funding mismatches can constrain financial flexibility.

  • Pricing competition

    Low-cost rivals can pressure advisory, trading and asset-management economics.

Latest earnings research

Q1 2026

Schwab reported record first-quarter operating performance as new accounts, core net new assets and engagement across wealth, trading and lending remained strong.

Valuation interpretation

  • A durable re-rating requires asset gathering and wealth fees to reduce dependence on spread income.
  • Balance-sheet normalization should be weighed against rate and client-cash behavior.

Peer research

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Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Client Growth & Engagement Drive Record Schwab 1Q ResultsThe Charles Schwab Corporation · earningsVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 4/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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The Charles Schwab Corporation Investor RelationsThe Charles Schwab Corporation · companyVerified

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The Charles Schwab Corporation SEC filings and company factsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · filingVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 4/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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