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SCHWAB CHARLES CORP Earnings Summary — Q1 2026

Sentiment: Positive
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Generated 2026-06-30
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Charles Schwab Reports Strong Earnings Growth in Q1 2026 Fueled by Expanding Net Interest Income

Net Profit
$2.48B
YoY 29.86%
QoQ 0.81%
Prior: $2.46B
Revenue
$6.48B
YoY 15.77%
QoQ 2.30%
Prior: $6.34B
Operating Margin
49.18%
YoY 5.32%
QoQ minus 1.01%
Prior: 50.19%
Dividend Yield
Not available in quarterly income statement source
Net Debt / Equity
Balance sheet metrics not provided in primary table

Key Takeaways

  • Revenue reached $6.48 billion in Q1 2026, a 15.8% increase year-over-year.
  • Net Interest Income (NII) remains a dominant driver, reaching $3.14 billion for the quarter.
  • Transaction-based revenues showed steady growth, climbing to $2.85 billion.
  • Operating income rose to $3.19 billion, reflecting strong operating leverage despite rising costs.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders grew to $2.40 billion, up significantly from $1.80 billion in the prior-year period.
  • Effective tax rate was maintained at approximately 22% during the latest quarter.
  • The total share count (Diluted) reduced to 1.75 billion, indicating active capital management via buybacks.
  • Operating expenses remained stable despite the revenue growth, with SGA at $852 million.

Management Guidance

Management remains focused on 'Through the Cycle' profitability and proactively managing 'cash sorting' impacts and interest rate sensitivities following the TD Ameritrade integration.

Sentiment Shift

Improving

Revenue and net income growth are accelerating compared to the prior year, signaling a successful navigation of high-rate environments and stabilized asset flows.

Growth-oriented
Dominant
Stable
Leveraged

Outlook

The company expects to maintain high net income margins (structurally exceeding 30%) with continued asset gathering and capital stability as equity levels recover from 2022-2023 lows.

From the Annual Report (Key Quotes)

Charles Schwab has undergone a massive structural transformation following the acquisition of TD Ameritrade.

The focus on 'Through the Cycle' profitability has been a consistent theme.

Management has demonstrated a high degree of strategic foresight, successfully navigating the transition to zero-commission trading.

Earnings Call Transcript — Q1 2026

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This summary is AI-generated from SCHWAB CHARLES CORP's latest quarterly filing and earnings call. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.

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