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Charles Schwab is one of the largest retail-oriented financial services companies in the US, with $10.1 trillion in client assets across its brokerage, banking, asset-management, custody, financial advisory, and wealth-management businesses at year-end 2024. While best known for its retail brokerage offering, Schwab generates the lion's share of its revenue and profits through its Charles Schwab Bank and asset-management segments. The firm is a dominant player in registered investment advisor custody, with over 40% market share, and has recently pushed into wealth management with robo-advisory, direct indexing, and other managed-investment solutions.

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Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) shares gained on Monday after the company reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results on Friday, surpassing analyst consensus estimates for both adjusted earnings per share and revenue.
The robust performance has prompted leading Wall Street analysts, including those from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, to re-rate the stock and raise their price forecasts, citing strong fundamentals, increased trading activity, and strategic growth initiatives, including the upcoming launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services.
On Friday, Charles Schwab <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46494057/schwabs-q2-revenue-rockets-25-1-million-new-accounts-added" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported second-quarter</a> adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07. Quarterly sales reached $5.851 billion, a 25% year-over-year (Y/Y) increase, outpacing the Street&#8217;s projection of $5.651 billion.
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The company concluded the second quarter with $32.2 billion in cash and equivalents, while deposits stood at $233.1 billion, an 8% year-over-year decrease.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JP Morgan&#8217;s Perspective</h2>
JP Morgan analyst Kenneth B. Worthington <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained an Overweight rating</a> on Charles Schwab, raising his price forecast from $100 to $117.
Worthington highlighted Schwab&#8217;s strong second-quarter performance, driven by better-than-expected net interest income (NII) and elevated trading activity amidst market volatility.
He noted that Schwab reported $5.9 billion in net revenue and a 50.1% adjusted pre-tax margin, exceeding projections. Trading revenue reached $952 million, an increase from both the previous quarter and year, with daily average trades climbing to 7.6 million. Worthington attributed NII tailwinds to reduced short-term debt and increased securities lending.
The analyst also viewed Schwab&#8217;s $80 billion in net new assets (NNA) as solid, pointing to an encouraging 4.9% annualized growth rate exiting the quarter. Contributions from legacy Ameritrade clients notably improved, with NNA from that segment more than doubling year over year.
Despite a slight quarter-over-quarter dip in interest-earning assets, Worthington anticipates growth will resume in the second half of 2025 as Schwab continues to reduce bank supplemental funding. He observed that client transactional sweep cash increased to $412 billion in June, signaling stable client engagement.
Worthington welcomed Schwab&#8217;s updated 2025 outlook, which raised revenue growth to 19% and projected $2.60 in adjusted EPS, while acknowledging that anticipated Fed rate cuts may pressure net interest margins. Nevertheless, he noted that the business momentum and financial flexibility position Schwab favorably for 2026, even as shares approach all-time highs. For fiscal 2025, Worthington projected net revenue of $23.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.62.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs&#8217; Perspective</h2>
Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein reiterated a Buy rating on Charles Schwab, increasing his price forecast from $103 to $110. Blostein raised his 2025-2027 EPS estimates for Schwab to $4.69, $5.30, and $6.52, respectively, citing stronger-than-expected NII and disciplined expense management that drove operating margin upside. His updated projections now average approximately 4% above the Visible Alpha consensus.
Despite Schwab&#8217;s 30% year-to-date stock outperformance, Blostein noted further upside potential. He highlighted accelerating EPS growth supported by multiple factors: growing transactional cash balances, reduced supplemental borrowing, and renewed balance sheet expansion by the fourth quarter of 2025. The analyst also emphasized Schwab&#8217;s recent interest rate hedging efforts, which have decreased the firm&#8217;s sensitivity to declining short-term rates.
He noted that new product rollouts, such as a crypto trading platform and expanded alternatives offerings, also factored into the positive outlook. Blostein pointed out that these initiatives and the ongoing integration of legacy Ameritrade clients are expected to boost organic NNA growth into the company&#8217;s long-term 5-7% target range.
Following second-quarter&#8217;s 4.9% annualized core organic growth rate in June, the analyst expressed confidence in Schwab&#8217;s ability to maintain this trajectory. He also raised the full-year 2025 NII estimates, factoring in June&#8217;s $412 billion transactional cash and continued funding paydowns.
Looking ahead, Blostein expects Schwab&#8217;s net interest margin (NIM) to expand meaningfully, modeling 270 bps in 2025, 283 bps in 2026, and 306 bps in 2027. The analyst noted Schwab is well-positioned to benefit from securities reinvestment and a growing PAL loan portfolio, which rose 41% Y/Y.
Additionally, Blostein noted capital return as another key catalyst. With Schwab increasing its Tier 1 leverage ratio to 7.2% and repurchasing $350 million in stock in June, the analyst expects buybacks to accelerate as earnings grow and accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) improves.
Overall, he maintained a bullish view, projecting Schwab to deliver a 25% EPS CAGR through 2027 and pointing to the firm&#8217;s solid fundamentals, expanding offerings, and improving capital flexibility as strong long-term investment drivers.
Blostein projected fiscal 2025 net revenue of $23.5 billion (prior $23.4 billion) and adjusted EPS of $4.69 (prior $4.61).
SCHW Price Action: Charles Schwab shares were trading higher by 1.08% to $96.84 at the time of publication Monday.
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Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $105 to $110.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $110

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $106 to $113.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $113

Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/earnings">earnings on Friday</a>.
The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07. Quarterly sales of $5.851 billion (+25% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $5.651 billion.
Trading revenue increased 23% to $952 million due to robust volumes, while net interest revenue gained 31% to $2.822 billion.
"Retail investors and RIAs continued to turn to Schwab as a trusted partner, opening over 1 million new brokerage accounts and gathering $80.3 billion in core net new assets – up 31% versus 2Q24," said President and CEO Rick Wurster.
Charles Schwab shares gained 2.9% to close at $95.80 on Friday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Charles Schwab following earnings announcement.
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintained Charles Schwab with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $102 to $108.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintained the stock with an Underperform rating and raised the price target from $83 to $84.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintained Charles Schwab with a Market Outperform and raised the price target from $106 to $110.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst David Smith maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $100 to $107.</li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan increased the price target for Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) from $60 to $90. JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang maintained an Overweight rating. Block shares closed at $72.82 on Friday. S<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XYZ/analyst-ratings">ee how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Cowen raised CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) price target from $32 to $45. TD Cowen analyst Jason Seidl upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. CSX shares closed at $34.39 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities boosted the price target for The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) from $100 to $107. Truist Securities analyst David Smith maintained a Buy rating. Charles Schwab shares closed at $95.80 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Rosenblatt boosted the price target for Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) from $56 to $59. Rosenblatt analyst Blair Abernethy maintained a Buy rating. Pegasystems shares closed at $52.21 on Friday.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pega/analyst-ratings"> See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley raised Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) price target from $38 to $50. Morgan Stanley analyst Lauren Schenk upgraded the stock from Underweight to Equal-Weight. Etsy shares settled at $59.64 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/etsy/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities increased The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) price target from $83 to $84. B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintained an Underperform rating. Charles Schwab shares closed at $95.80 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird raised Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) price target from $220 to $244. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintained an Outperform rating. Amazon shares closed at $226.13 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amzn/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>DA Davidson raised the price target for U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) from $49 to $52. DA Davidson analyst Peter Winter maintained a Buy rating. U.S. Bancorp shares settled at $45.69 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/usb/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley increased Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>) price target from $37 to $45. Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Pinterest shares closed at $37.11 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pins/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Schwab clients can now trade more than 1,100 securities 24-hours a day, five days a week via the thinkorswim&#xAE; platform suite
Charles Schwab, a leader in investing and trading with $10.76 trillion in total client assets that facilitated 7.6 million daily average trades in Q2 2025, today announced it has significantly expanded the list of securities available for trading overnight. These extended + overnight session orders (EXTO) are continuous orders that expire at 8pm ET each market day. With this expansion, all Schwab retail clients can now trade more than 1,100 securities 24 hours a day, five days a week (24/5), via the thinkorswim platform suite. The newly added securities, which are primarily exchange-traded funds (ETFs), are among the most popular and have been added in response to client demand and in alignment with Schwab's criteria for overnight trading.

Charles Schwab Expands List Of Securities Available For Trading Overnight; Schwab Clients Can Now Trade More Than 1,100 Securities 24-Hours A Day, Five Days A Week Via thinkorswim Platform Suite

Truist Securities analyst David Smith maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $107.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $107

JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $106 to $110.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $110

B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $83 to $84.

B of A Securities Maintains Underperform on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $84

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $102 to $108.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $108

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the name of Schwab's CEO.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States, has confirmed plans to launch Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43923960/citadel-securities-moves-into-crypto-market-making-following-trumps-crypto-friendly-regulation-push">services for its retail clients.</a>
What Happened: The announcement was made by Schwab CEO Rick Wurster during a conversation with CNBC on Friday, where he said, &#8220;We also anticipate launching Bitcoin and Ether sometime soon so that our clients have access to that… They really want to bring it back to Schwab because they trust us. They want it to sit alongside their other assets."
Wurster noted that a significant number of Schwab clients currently hold a small portion of their crypto, typically 1–2%, at "digital native firms" but prefer consolidating those assets within Schwab's existing wealth management infrastructure.
The firm expects this product rollout to be a growth driver.
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Why It Matters: With this move, Charles Schwab joins a growing list of major brokerages offering direct crypto access:
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<li>Fidelity Investments launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail investors through its Fidelity Crypto platform in 2023.</li>
<li>Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) supports trading for several cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), and has been active in crypto custody and wallet products.</li>
<li>Interactive Brokers introduced crypto trading in partnership with Paxos, allowing clients to trade BTC, ETH, Litecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ltc/usd">LTC</a>), and BCH directly through its platform since 2021.</li>
<li>E&#x2A;TRADE, owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), began offering Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select clients via third-party partnerships in 2024.</li>
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Schwab already has indirect crypto exposure through its participation in EDX Markets, a crypto exchange backed by Fidelity, Citadel Securities, and Virtu Financial. However, the forthcoming launch marks Schwab's first direct retail crypto offering.
The development comes as the U.S. Congress advances the CLARITY Act, landmark legislation passed by the House of Representatives in June.
The Act establishes clearer regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC, creates tailored rules for decentralized networks, and provides a structured framework for token classification. 
The CLARITY Act aims to replace the current patchwork of enforcement with defined compliance pathways, giving traditional financial institutions the confidence to enter the digital asset space <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46480331/the-us-just-took-a-big-step-toward-crypto-regulation-heres-what-the-clarity-act-actually-says">with fewer legal uncertainties.</a>
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It&#8217;s a cautious end to the week on Wall Street, as earnings from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/reiteration/25/07/46498606/netflixs-blockbuster-profits-overshadowed-by-anemic-engagement">failed to impress investors</a>. 
Meanwhile, continued trade tensions kept investors on the sidelines, preventing further gains in tech-heavy indexes already <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">sitting near record levels.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 remained pinned near the 6,300 mark, a key level it has failed to decisively break for the past two weeks. 
The Nasdaq 100 edged down to 23,040, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 250 points, or 0.5%, by midday trading in New York.
According to the Financial Times, President Donald Trump is pushing for a sweeping 15% to 20% minimum tariff on all European Union goods. He is also rejecting any cut to the current 25% duties on EU car imports. Trump has signaled that if no deal is reached by Aug. 1, a 30% blanket tariff on EU imports could be imposed.
Despite the downbeat tone on Wall Street, fresh data on Main Street offered some positive signals. 
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index came in at a five-month high for June. One-year inflation expectations fell to 4.4%, down from 5% in the prior month, easing concerns that tariffs are stoking broader price pressures.
In Fed talks, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller affirmed his support for a July rate cut. He said he may dissent if the Federal Open Market Committee chooses to keep rates unchanged, adding to signs of internal division within the Fed ahead of the July 30 meeting.
In commodities, gold rose 0.4% to $3,360 per ounce as the U.S. dollar weakened
In crypto, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.7% to $117,000 levels. The cryptocurrency is on track for a weekly decline after hitting record highs above $123,000 earlier in the week.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,294.04</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>23,047.36</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,283.74</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,244.44</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:43 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) eased 0.1% to $576.48.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) dipped 0.6% to $442.64.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $560.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.6% to $222.57.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Netflix fell 5%, heading for its worst session in over three months, as upbeat earnings were overshadowed by a disappointing outlook despite beating Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts.</li>
<li>Other earnings-driven movers included American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), down 2.8%, Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), up 2.5%, Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), up 6.3%, Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), down 1%, 3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), down 4.5%, Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), down 3.8%, Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), down 1.8%, and Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>), down 1.9%.</li>
<li>Invesco Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>) jumped 14% Friday after filing to convert its flagship QQQ Trust Series 1 into an open-end fund, a move that would finally allow the firm to earn revenue from the $250 billion ETF. The regulatory shift marks a potential turning point for Invesco, which currently makes no profit from managing the popular tech-focused fund.</li>
<li>Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) plunged 26% after reports that another patient died following treatment with its experimental gene therapy.</li>
<li>Talen Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLN#NASDAQ">TLN</a>) rallied 25% after reaching agreements to acquire two Caithness Energy gas-fired power plants for $3.5 billion.</li>
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Stocks Slip As Netflix Fails To Impress, Bitcoin Eyes Negative Week:  What's Moving Markets Friday?

In the evolving landscape of financial services, Charles Schwab Corporation&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) latest earnings report marks a significant shift as the company demonstrates remarkable resilience and growth, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">defying market expectations.</a>
Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) shares are trading <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46489239/25-revenue-growth-powers-record-2q25-results">higher on Friday</a> after the company <a href="https://pressroom.aboutschwab.com/press-releases/press-release/2025/25-Revenue-Growth-Powers-Record-2Q25-Results/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported </a>second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07.
Quarterly sales of $5.851 billion (+25% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $5.651 billion.
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&#8220;Retail investors and RIAs continued to turn to Schwab as a trusted partner, opening over 1 million new brokerage accounts and gathering $80.3 billion in core net new assets – up 31% versus 2Q24,&#8221; said President and CEO Rick Wurster.
Trading revenue increased 23% to $952 million due to robust volumes, while net interest revenue gained 31% to $2.822 billion.
Net interest margin expanded sequentially by 12 basis points to 2.65% due to the further reduction of higher-cost liabilities and a rebound in securities lending activity.
In the quarter under review, total client assets increased 14% year-over-year to a record $10.76 trillion.
Core net new assets of $80.3 billion bring year-to-date asset gathering to $218.0 billion – up 39% year-over-year.
New brokerage account openings rose 11% year-over-year to 1.1 million in the quarter. This growth led to 37.5 million active brokerage accounts and 45.2 million total client accounts.
Asset management and administration fees increased by 14% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, powered by organic growth, rebounding equity markets, and sustained product utilization.
&#8220;During the second quarter, we continued to enhance stockholder value by returning excess capital through multiple forms – including redeeming approximately $2.5 billion in preferred equity and repurchasing just over $350 million of common stock,&#8221; said CFO Mike Verdeschi.
The company exited the second quarter with cash and equivalents worth $32.2 billion.
The bank had&nbsp;$233.1 billion in deposits at the end of the&nbsp;quarter, down&nbsp;8% year over year.
SCHW Price Action: Charles Schwab shares were up 3.05% at $95.94 at the time of publication Friday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
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General

Schwab's Q2 Revenue Rockets 25%—1 Million New Accounts Added

Schwab Trading Revenue Increased 23% YoY

Schwab Total Client Assets Increased 14% YoY

Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07 by 6.05 percent. This is a 56.16 percent increase over earnings of $0.73 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.851 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.651 billion by 3.54 percent. This is a 24.75 percent increase over sales of $4.690 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Charles Schwab Q2 Adj. EPS $1.14 Beats $1.07 Estimate, Sales $5.851B Beat $5.651B Estimate

U.S. stock futures were positive on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.
Investor nerves eased after President Donald Trump denied reports suggesting he was considering the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Retail sales rebounded in June, rising 0.6% month-over-month after a revised 0.9% drop in May, far exceeding consensus expectations of a 0.1% gain.
Investors await American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) and Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) earnings, scheduled to be released today.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.44% and the two-year bond was at 3.89%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 97.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.17%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.15%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.15%</td>
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<td>0.12%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were slightly higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.16% at $629.07, while the QQQ advanced 0.18% to $562.79, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
Stocks in the financial, information technology, and consumer staples sectors recorded the biggest gains on Thursday, contributing to a higher close for U.S. stocks, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a fresh closing record. Conversely, health care and real estate stocks ended the session lower, bucking the overall market trend.
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) shares climbed over 7% following better-than-expected earnings, while United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares added more than 3% after the airline topped earnings estimates.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 7,000 from the previous week to 221,000 in the recent week, compared to market expectations of 235,000.
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<td>0.75%</td>
<td>20,885.65</td>
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<td>0.54%</td>
<td>6,297.36</td>
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<td>0.52%</td>
<td>44,484.49</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
A key takeaway for investors, according to Scott Wren, Senior Global Market Strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, is the certainty of rising tariffs on numerous U.S. trading partners in the near and intermediate terms. While the recent &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill Act&#8221; momentarily sidelined trade concerns, tariffs are firmly back on the policy agenda.
As the second-quarter earnings season unfolds, corporate profitability will be under intense scrutiny. Wells Fargo anticipates a mid-single-digit earnings growth rate for the second quarter, a slowdown from the previous quarter, reflecting both a slightly softer economy and the emerging tariff headwinds.
While some companies have benefited from &#8220;buying ahead&#8221; to mitigate tariff impacts, others are now feeling the pressure on their bottom lines.
Wren highlights that S&amp;P 500 companies have generally enjoyed robust operating profit margins, around 14-15% since late 2021, exceeding the long-term average. This provides some capacity to absorb tariff costs. However, investors will be keenly focused on how much of these additional expenses will be passed on to consumers and the ultimate impact on earnings.
Wells Fargo continues to favor Information Technology and Communication Services for their expected strong earnings. They also see improved comparisons later this year and into 2026 for Energy, Utilities, and Financials.
For now, the firm suggests trimming overvalued sectors like Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, and U.S. Small Cap Equities, anticipating better buying opportunities towards the end of the year and into 2026.
Meanwhile, Ryan Detrick from Carson Research highlighted that the S&amp;P 500 made its ninth all-time high on Thursday.
&#8220;Since 1957 (when it became 500 stocks) today was ATH number 1,250,&#8221; he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Number nine! Today was the 9th new all-time high of 2025 for the S&amp;P 500. Since 1957 (when it became 500 stocks) today was ATH number 1,250. Congrats to those who followed their investment plan back in April. <a href="https://t.co/SPQXDO7BnD">pic.twitter.com/SPQXDO7BnD</a>
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Friday:
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<li>June&#8217;s housing starts and building permits data will be out by 8:30 a.m., and preliminary consumer sentiment data for July will be released by 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) was up 0.70% in premarket on Friday as analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.03 per share on revenue of $22.29 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) advanced 1.82% as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of $1.07 per share on revenue of $5.65 billion.</li>
<li>3M Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) was up 1.79% as analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.01 per share on revenue of $6.09 billion before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) was 1.24% higher as it is expected to report earnings before the opening bell. Analysts estimate earnings of 74 cents per share on revenue of $8.47 billion.</li>
<li>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) rose 4.61% after posting better-than-expected second-quarter results. Its quarterly earnings of 51 cents per share beat the analyst consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly revenue of $1.48 billion beat the Street estimate of $1.36 billion.</li>
<li>Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) fell 1.11% despite beating earnings expectations. It said that it will be interested in partnering with top YouTube creators—but only if their content aligns with the company&#8217;s premium streaming standards and monetization model.</li>
<li>LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YHC#NASDAQ">YHC</a>) slumped 61.95% after the company announced plans to integrate cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into its business model.</li>
<li>Telomir Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TELO#NASDAQ">TELO</a>) surged 125.62% following the announcement of promising data regarding the company's lead candidate, Telomir-1. The data indicated that Telomir-1 could reverse epigenetic gene silencing, restoring the tumor suppressor in human prostate cancer cells.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.84% to hover around $68.11 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.29% to hover around $3,348.97 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.36% at the 98.3770 level.
Asian markets ended on a mixed note on Friday as India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices fell. While Australia's ASX 200, China&#8217;s CSI 300, and South Korea's Kospi indices rose. European markets were higher in early trade.
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US Stocks Likely To Open Higher After Scaling Record Close: American Express, 3M, Charles Schwab Earnings In Focus

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.08 per share on revenue of $5.67 billion. 
• 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.01 per share on revenue of $6.08 billion. 
• Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $1.98 billion. 
• American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.86 per share on revenue of $17.70 billion. 
• Autoliv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.00 per share on revenue of $2.61 billion. 
• SLB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $8.50 billion. 
• Sify Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIFY#NASDAQ">SIFY</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $161.00 million. 
• Truist Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.93 per share on revenue of $5.01 billion. 
• Regions Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.86 billion. 
• Comerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.23 per share on revenue of $846.29 million. 
• Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.79 per share on revenue of $2.03 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

SIFY

Earnings Scheduled For July 18, 2025

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/earnings">opening bell on Friday, July 18.</a>
Analysts expect the Westlake, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share, up from 73 cents per share in the year-ago period. Charles Schwab projects to report quarterly revenue at $5.64 billion, compared to $4.69 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On April 17, Charles Schwab reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.
Charles Schwab shares gained 2% to close at $93.10 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $80 to $92 on July 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 89%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $83 to $117 on July 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintained a Market Outperform rating and boosted the price target from $94 to $106 on July 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $87 to $102 on July 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Overweight rating and boosted the price target from $89 to $106 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
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Considering buying SCHW stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Charles Schwab Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Charles Schwab's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.33 million shares sold short, which is 1.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.98 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Charles Schwab Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752782455_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Charles Schwab has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Charles Schwab's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Charles Schwab's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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