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The Charles Schwab Corporation

Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets

$105.25

Up+$0.62 (+0.59%)

Updated Sep 19, 2026, 1:53 PM

SID Score

7.0/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

45/100

Neutral

Market cap
176.49B
P/E ratio
21.28
Dividend yield
1.03%
52-week range
$83.96 – $114.53
Volume
18.1M
Avg. volume
8.85M

Price performance

SCHW price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

SCHW closed at $105.25 after 20 trading sessions, down 6.28% for the selected period.

Last close
$105.25
Period change
-6.28%
Period low
$104.63
Period high
$113.65
Daily close
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SCHW OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 18, 2026$104.68$105.70$104.205$105.2518.1M
Sep 17, 2026$105.30$105.385$103.5005$104.637.43M
Sep 16, 2026$107.50$107.585$103.885$105.169.66M
Sep 15, 2026$107.01$109.56$106.905$107.799.2M
Sep 14, 2026$107.95$108.00$106.42$107.315.42M
Sep 11, 2026$108.30$108.37$106.085$107.254.76M
Sep 10, 2026$107.27$107.645$106.53$107.336.69M
Sep 9, 2026$106.98$107.83$106.19$106.548.52M
Sep 8, 2026$109.00$109.32$106.82$106.876.85M
Sep 4, 2026$109.59$110.40$108.52$109.295.88M
Sep 3, 2026$108.78$110.72$108.78$110.386.35M
Sep 2, 2026$108.50$109.90$108.18$108.247.16M
Sep 1, 2026$109.44$109.80$107.97$108.288.17M
Aug 31, 2026$109.40$110.3207$109.40$109.826.16M
Aug 28, 2026$108.40$111.01$107.78$110.1612.82M
Aug 27, 2026$108.95$109.525$107.23$108.0510.11M
Aug 26, 2026$108.25$110.32$106.34$109.3913.95M
Aug 25, 2026$113.04$113.3827$112.0813$112.275.05M
Aug 24, 2026$112.89$114.53$112.51$113.658.28M
Aug 21, 2026$110.27$112.40$110.165$112.306.94M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Charles Schwab is one of the largest retail-oriented financial-services companies in the US, with $11.6 trillion in client assets across its brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, financial advisory, and wealth-management businesses at the end of the third quarter. While best known for its retail brokerage offering, Schwab generates the lion's share of its revenue and profits through its Charles Schwab Bank and asset management segments. The firm is a dominant player in registered investment advisor custody, with over 40% market share, and has recently pushed into wealth management with robo-advisory, direct indexing, and other managed-investment solutions.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$115.00
Implied upside
Analysts
17
SCHW recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 3, 2026Compass PointBuy
Jul 27, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweight
Jul 23, 2026Argus ResearchBuy
Jul 22, 2026BarclaysOverweight
Jul 22, 2026UBSBuy
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News briefing

Generated Sep 19, 2026, 1:12 PM

Why Is SCHW Up Today?

Charles Schwab shares gained 0.59% today as the brokerage continues to demonstrate momentum across its core business segments, highlighted by record client assets and strong ETF inflows. The modest price movement reflects a balanced narrative of operational strength tempered by mixed market conditions affecting certain product categories.

    Bottom line: Schwab appears well-positioned with record asset levels and strong ETF momentum, though bond market headwinds warrant monitoring. Investors should focus on the upcoming business update and whether management can sustain client asset growth amid evolving market conditions and potential fixed-income product pressure.

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    Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.

    The Charles Schwab Corporation Stock Performance

    The Charles Schwab Corporation shares trade at $105.25, reflecting a modest daily gain of 0.15% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, SCHW has declined 6.31%, pulling the stock below its 50-day moving average of $106.72, which signals near-term weakness. However, the three-month return of 10.71% and one-year gain of 8.26% indicate a constructive longer-term trajectory. The stock remains well above its 200-day moving average of $97.83, maintaining a positive intermediate trend. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 38.3, approaching oversold territory and suggesting recent selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. SCHW carries a beta of 0.956, according to SID market data, indicating slightly lower volatility than the broader market. Average daily trading volume sits at approximately 8.85 million shares, supporting adequate liquidity for institutional positioning. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $176.5 billion.

    The Charles Schwab Corporation Valuation Analysis

    The Charles Schwab Corporation trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.28, per SID market data, positioning it at a moderate premium within the Financial Services sector. The PEG ratio of 1.44 suggests the stock is priced slightly above its earnings growth rate, indicating investors are paying a premium for Schwab's growth trajectory relative to a fair-value PEG of 1.0. The price-to-book ratio stands at 4.34, reflecting the market's valuation of Schwab's intangible assets including its expansive client base and brokerage platform, according to SEC filings. The company currently offers a dividend yield of 1.11%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of $176.5 billion, Schwab commands a significant valuation premium attributable to its scale and market position in wealth management and brokerage services. These metrics collectively indicate a growth-oriented valuation profile consistent with the company's expanding asset gathering capabilities.

    Smart Money Activity for SCHW

    The Charles Schwab Corporation registers a smart money score of 45 out of 100, signaling a neutral stance among sophisticated market participants, per SID market data. Institutional positioning scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust conviction from large asset managers and funds. In contrast, the insider activity score stands at just 7.5 out of 25, reflecting a cautious posture from corporate insiders. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the last 90 days, comprising 6 purchases and 14 sales, yielding a sell-to-buy ratio of approximately 2.3 to 1. Dark pool activity scores a low 5.0 out of 25, suggesting limited off-exchange accumulation by institutional players. Congressional trading activity registers at 7.6 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and elevated insider selling creates a mixed signal, with insiders potentially capitalizing on the stock's positive one-year performance while institutions maintain long-term allocations.

    The Charles Schwab Corporation Earnings Outlook

    The Charles Schwab Corporation most recently reported quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, surpassing the consensus analyst estimate of $1.51 by $0.11, representing a 7.3% positive surprise, according to company earnings reports. This beat underscores Schwab's ability to outperform expectations amid evolving market conditions. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project sequential earnings growth, with the next quarter estimated at $1.36 per share, followed by $1.51, and then $1.67 for the October 2026 quarter, per analyst estimates. This trajectory implies anticipated earnings growth of approximately 22.8% from the $1.36 estimate to the $1.67 estimate across three quarters. The upward progression in consensus estimates reflects analyst expectations for continued benefit from net interest revenue growth and expanding client assets. The next scheduled earnings report is anticipated on April 20, 2026, which will provide further clarity on Schwab's operational momentum and margin expansion trajectory.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for SCHW

    Wall Street analysts maintain a uniformly bullish consensus on The Charles Schwab Corporation, with all five most recent ratings carrying Buy or Overweight designations, according to Wall Street analyst reports. On August 3, 2026, Compass Point initiated coverage with a Buy rating, adding a new bullish voice to the coverage universe. Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on July 27, while Barclays and UBS maintained Overweight and Buy ratings respectively on July 22, per SID consensus data. Argus Research also reiterated its Buy rating on July 23. Notably, none of the recent analyst actions involved downgrades or target price reductions, reinforcing the positive institutional outlook. The absence of any Hold or Sell ratings among recent actions is significant given SCHW's 6.31% pullback over the trailing month, suggesting analysts view the decline as a potential entry opportunity rather than a fundamental deterioration. The consensus reflects confidence in Schwab's competitive positioning and earnings growth trajectory.