GenTrust LLC Lowers Stock Position in The Charles Schwab Corporation $SCHW

GenTrust LLC decreased its holdings in The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 165,427 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 8,828 shares during the quarter. GenTrust LLC’s holdings in Charles Schwab were worth $15,793,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Charles Schwab in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. West Branch Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Charles Schwab during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hoese & Co LLP raised its stake in Charles Schwab by 131.6% during the 2nd quarter. Hoese & Co LLP now owns 352 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Charles Schwab during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Evelyn Partners Asset Management Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Charles Schwab in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 84.38% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Charles Schwab Stock Performance

NYSE:SCHW opened at $93.69 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. The Charles Schwab Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $65.88 and a fifty-two week high of $107.50. The stock has a market cap of $166.47 billion, a PE ratio of 20.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 0.94. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $100.72 and its 200-day simple moving average is $96.67.

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 21st. The financial services provider reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.19 billion. Charles Schwab had a net margin of 37.01% and a return on equity of 22.07%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.01 earnings per share. Charles Schwab has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.700-5.800 EPS. Analysts expect that The Charles Schwab Corporation will post 4.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Charles Schwab Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.32 per share. This is a positive change from Charles Schwab’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. Charles Schwab’s dividend payout ratio is presently 23.18%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on SCHW. TD Cowen upped their price target on Charles Schwab from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $139.00 to $148.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $123.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Charles Schwab from $119.00 to $121.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Citizens Jmp boosted their price target on shares of Charles Schwab from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Charles Schwab has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $115.65.

Charles Schwab News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Charles Schwab this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks argues Schwab is a strong growth stock, citing recent revenue and earnings growth, attractive style scores and fundamentals that support a longer-term buy case. Here’s Why The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Barron’s (syndicated to MSN) says recent AI fears have pressured financial stocks but presents a “case for buying now,” arguing Schwab’s fundamentals and margin recovery make the pullback an entry opportunity for investors. AI Fears Hit Charles Schwab and Other Financial Stocks. The Case for Buying Now.
• Positive Sentiment: Financial Advisor Magazine reports RIAs are increasing equity and performance-based comp; that trend can boost demand for custody/clearing and platform services Schwab offers, supporting recurring revenue. Successful RIAs Upping Equity, Performance-Based Compensation, Schwab Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders notes a market “rotation” is the new momentum trade; if flows favor financials, Schwab could benefit, but this is a cyclical rather than company-specific catalyst. ‘The new momentum trade is rotation’ – Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compares SCHW vs HOOD for value investors—useful context on relative valuation but not an immediate catalyst for price action. SCHW vs. HOOD: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reports an “AI shockwave” after a new AI tax tool raised fears of fee compression and disruption across wealth management and brokerage firms, directly pressuring Schwab and peers. AI Shockwave: SCHW, LPLA & Others Slide on Disruption Fear
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage (Yahoo/LA Times) highlights industry-wide selling on AI disruption risk after Altruist’s new AI tax tool—investors fear lower advisory/broker fees if automation reduces paid services demand. Why Altruist’s New AI Tax Tool Spooked Investors in Schwab, LPL, Raymond James
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: Schwab’s chairman sold roughly $7.04M of stock, a near-term negative signal that may weigh on sentiment even if not uncommon at large firms. Insider Selling: Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) Chairman Sells $7,038,334.50 in Stock

Insider Transactions at Charles Schwab

In other news, Chairman Walter W. Bettinger sold 67,514 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.25, for a total value of $7,038,334.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 529,346 shares in the company, valued at $55,184,320.50. This trade represents a 11.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Jonathan S. Beatty sold 2,000 shares of Charles Schwab stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.00, for a total value of $210,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 21,768 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,285,640. This trade represents a 8.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 348,344 shares of company stock worth $36,259,555. 6.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Charles Schwab Company Profile

Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a diversified financial services firm that provides brokerage, banking, wealth management and advisory services to individual investors, independent investment advisors and institutional clients. Its primary offerings include retail brokerage accounts, online trading platforms, Schwab-branded mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), retirement plan services, custodial services for independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and banking products through Charles Schwab Bank.