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Charles Schwab SCHW · USD

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About Charles Schwab

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

Charles Schwab is based in Westlake, Texas and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker SCHW. It is a member of the S&P 500. The SEC classifies its business as security brokers, dealers & flotation companies. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $23.92bn and net income of $8.85bn. At that date it held total assets of $491.00bn and shareholders' equity of $49.42bn.

In its own words

The Charles Schwab Corporation (CSC) is a savings and loan holding company. CSC engages, through its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as Schwab or the Company), in wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services. At December 31, 2025, Schwab had $11.90 trillion in client assets, 38.5 million active brokerage accounts, 5.7 million workplace plan participant accounts, and 2.2 million banking accounts.

Schwab provides financial services to individuals and institutional clients through two segments – Investor Services and Advisor Services. The Investor Services segment provides retail brokerage, investment advisory, and banking and trust services to individual investors, and retirement plan and business services, as well as other corporate brokerage services, to businesses and their employees. The Advisor Services segment provides custodial, trading, banking and trust, and support services to independent registered investment advisors (RIAs), independent retirement advisors, and recordkeepers. These services are further described in the segment discussion below.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 25 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Financials
Industry
Capital Markets
Listed since
5 Mar 2010
Employees
33,000
Head office
3000 SCHWAB WAY, WESTLAKE, TX, 76262
Incorporated in
DE
Classification
Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Walter BettingerCo-Chairman of the Board, since 2004$26.4m
  • Mr. Charles SchwabCo-Chairman of the Board, since 1986$8.6m
  • Mr. Richard WursterPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2021$12.5m
  • Mr. Michael VerdeschiChief Financial Officer, Managing Director$6.6m
  • Mr. Nigel MurtaghChief Risk Officer, Managing Director
  • Mr. Peter MorganGeneral Counsel, Managing Director, Corporate Secretary
  • Mr. Jonathan CraigManaging Director, Head - Investor Services and Marketing$5.9m
  • Mr. Jonathan BeattyManaging Director and Head of Investor Services
  • Mr. Paul WoolwayManaging Director and Chief Banking Officer
  • Ms. Carolyn Schwab-PomerantzDirector$335,035
  • Mr. John AdamsIndependent Director$400,035
  • Ms. Marianne BrownIndependent Director$400,035

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
46
Environment
17
Social
67
Governance
54
Direct emissions (scope 1)
8,409 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
90,599 t
Women in the workforce
37%
Carbon reduction policy
No
Human rights policy
No

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Charles Schwab Corp has several strengths that contribute to its success in the financial industry. - Strong brand recognition and reputation in the market. - Extensive range of investment products and services offered to customers. - Advanced trading technology and user-friendly online platforms. - Good customer service and personalized support for clients. - Robust financial position and strong financial performance.

Weaknesses

  • Despite its successes, Charles Schwab Corp also faces a few weaknesses that may hinder its growth potential. - Dependency on the overall performance of the financial markets. - Limited international presence compared to some competitors. - Relatively higher fees for certain services compared to low-cost brokerage firms. - Potential vulnerability to cybersecurity threats given its online platforms and digital operations.

Opportunities

  • Charles Schwab Corp has several opportunities to explore for business expansion and growth. - Increasing demand for digital and online investment platforms. - Potential expansion into new markets, both domestically and internationally. - Collaborations and strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings. - Growing interest in sustainable and socially responsible investing. - Potential for innovative fintech solutions and technological advancements in the financial industry.

Threats

  • Charles Schwab Corp faces certain threats that could impact its market position and profitability. - Intense competition from established financial firms and emerging fintech companies. - Regulatory changes and compliance requirements affecting the financial industry. - Economic downturns and fluctuations in the financial markets. - Changing investor preferences and market trends. - Potential impact of geopolitical events and global economic uncertainties.

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