Most of the popular online brokerage firm's revenue is net interest revenue. If interest rates fall from here, however, this important business threatens Charles Schwab's overall top and bottom lines.
SCHW remains well-poised for growth, given high rates, rising client assets and a decent liquidity position. Yet, rising costs and weak trading revenues are concerning.
SCHW expects to record a sequential improvement in Q3 total revenues. Should you buy the stock on this favorable development?
Schwab reported strong net new asset growth in August. The company also saw only a modest decline in transactional sweep cash.
One of the largest domestic banks launched coverage of the financial services mainstay. It didn't exactly provide a ringing endorsement, however.
Charles Schwab is trading below its 200-day SMA, presenting a buying opportunity despite a recent Piper Sandler downgrade. Schwab dividends have proven stable and sustainable as the firm has seen Q2 YoY profit growth. Future revenue growth expected as new brokerage and wealth management clients have grown.
The cliché "Short-term pain for long-term gain" rings true in the stock market, notably during earnings season. Companies that miss forecasts or cut guidance find their stocks punished as investors jump ship for greener pastures.
Charles Schwab's recent pullback presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors in this high-quality company. Despite initial fears, Charles Schwab's operational performance is strong, with improving revenues, growing client assets, and effective cost management. The stock is undervalued, trading at a significant discount to its historical earnings multiple.
People who trade actively are increasingly optimistic about the stock market this quarter, with that sentiment rising markedly since late last year.
Charles Schwab has struggled with declining deposits and rising funding costs since last year's regional banking crisis. It recently announced that it would take action to shrink its banking footprint.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) stock price has been a big laggard this year as concerns about the company's business model continued. It has dropped by 6.15% this year while the S&P 500 has jumped by 16.80%.
A chunk of the brokerage's shares were sold at a discount to their current price. The seller was a large bank that just reported a quarterly earnings release that raised investor concerns.