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Charles Schwab SCHW, one of the leading brokerage firms in the United States, has seen its stock rise almost 6% in a month. The company's shares even hit an all-time high of $109.05 during yesterday's trading session.
Charles Schwab delivered strong fiscal 2026 second quarter earnings, with revenue up 20.9% and adjusted EPS up 42% year-over-year. Core net new assets ramped up 49% to $119.8 billion, with total client assets reaching $13.1 trillion and record trading volumes. SCHW raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 17.5% to 18.5% as the company looks set to launch a prediction market product.
Charles Schwab stock has underperformed the big banks, but robust trading activity and asset inflows signal strong business momentum. The firm posted record Q2 revenues of $7.1B (+21% YoY) and expanding margins, with expense growth well-contained and solid operating leverage. Guidance for 2026 shows revenue growth of 17.5–18.5% and pre-tax margins in the low 50% range, supporting a positive outlook despite modest growth deceleration.
SCHW adds 1.4M brokerage accounts and raises its 2026 outlook as client growth, AI investments and trading activity fuel momentum.
The Charles Schwab Corporation delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue and earnings surpassing analyst expectations. SCHW continues to grow client assets, active brokerage accounts, and managed investing flows, reflecting operational strength and innovation. Despite robust fundamentals, SCHW trades at fair value based on historical valuation metrics, justifying a continued Hold rating.