SCHW stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering The Charles Schwab Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $125.00 — +14.3% versus the last price of $109.34. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
SCHW historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in SCHW.
SCHW annual returns by year
Congress trading in SCHW
16 members of Congress have disclosed trading SCHW — 27 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $565,003. Most recent disclosure: Dec 11, 2025.
See who in Congress traded SCHW →Insider activity in SCHW
SCHW's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($1.8M) and 29 sales ($97.9M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 11, 2026.
| Aug 11, 2026 | Schwab Charles R. | Co-Chairman | Sell | $5.0M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Murtagh Nigel J | Chief Risk Officer | Sell | $2.7M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sneed Paula A | Director | Sell | $563,954 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Murtagh Nigel J | Chief Risk Officer | Sell | $206,776 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Schwab-Pomerantz Carolyn | Director | Sell | $2.0M |
About The Charles Schwab Corporation
The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. It offers brokerage accounts with equity and fixed income trading, margin lending, options trading, futures and forex trading, and cash management capabilities, including money market funds, and certificates of deposit; third-party mutual funds through the Mutual Fund Marketplace and Mutual Fund OneSource service, as well as mutual fund trading and clearing services to broker-dealers; exchange-traded funds; advisory solutions for managed portfolios, separately managed accounts, customized personal advice for tailored portfolios, specialized planning, and full-time portfolio management; banking products comprising checking and savings accounts, first lien residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and pledged asset lines; and trust custody services, personal trust reporting services, and administrative trustee services. It provides digital and software based trading platforms; research tools, and multichannel support, real-time market data, options trading; equity compensation plan sponsors full-service recordkeeping for stock plans, stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights; retirement plan services; mutual fund clearing services; and advisor services, including interactive tools and educational content. The Company operates through branch offices. The Charles Schwab Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
SCHW Key Statistics
SCHW in plain English
- P/E ratio (19.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of SCHW's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (20.27%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (38.79%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.19%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
SCHW stock: frequently asked questions
What is The Charles Schwab Corporation's stock price today?
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) last traded at $109.34 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $83.96 and $109.66.
Is SCHW stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on SCHW is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $125.00 — about +14.3% versus the current price of $109.34. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in SCHW 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,939 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 294%, or 14.7% per year.
Does SCHW pay a dividend?
Yes. The Charles Schwab Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.19% per year at today's share price.
What is SCHW's P/E ratio?
SCHW trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 19.6, and 14.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade SCHW stock?
Yes — 16 members of Congress have disclosed trades in SCHW under the STOCK Act, totaling 27 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $565,003.
What is The Charles Schwab Corporation's ticker symbol?
The Charles Schwab Corporation trades under the ticker symbol SCHW on the NYSE.
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