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.
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Charles Schwab combines robust organic growth, expanding net interest margins, and disciplined capital management to deliver strong shareholder value. SCHW's Q2 2026 results featured 20.9% revenue growth, 42.1% EPS growth, and a 3% NIM, supporting a "Buy" rating with 32% upside to fair value. EPS is expected to compound at 20.5% annually through 2028, with a safe, growing dividend and ongoing buybacks enhancing total return potential.
While inflated expectations led to an immediate sell-off, investors soon returned to the veteran financial services stock. This was helped by several bullish analyst updates.
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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.