Associated Banc Corp boosted its stake in The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW – Free Report) by 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 504,122 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 17,038 shares during the period. Charles Schwab makes up approximately 1.3% of Associated Banc Corp’s holdings, making the stock its 18th largest position. Associated Banc Corp’s holdings in Charles Schwab were worth $50,367,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in SCHW. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its position in Charles Schwab by 99.2% in the 4th quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 247 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares during the period. Piscataqua Savings Bank bought a new stake in Charles Schwab in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Charles Schwab during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP bought a new stake in shares of Charles Schwab during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Optima Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Charles Schwab during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors own 84.38% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Charles Schwab
Here are the key news stories impacting Charles Schwab this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts are highlighting a consensus price target that implies about 27.6% upside for Schwab, with recent estimate revisions and a higher target from Piper Sandler to $105 citing revenue upside from improving net interest margin (NIM). Wall Street Analysts Predict a 27.59% Upside in Charles Schwab (SCHW): Here’s What You Should Know
- Positive Sentiment: Schwab said it raised $2.2 billion through senior notes, giving the company additional funding flexibility and reinforcing capital-market access. Charles Schwab Raises $2.2 Billion Through Senior Notes
- Positive Sentiment: Charles Schwab was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Investing Platform Overall for the fourth straight year, with additional awards for trading categories. That supports the company’s brand and competitive positioning. Charles Schwab Recognized as Best Investing Platform Overall by U.S. News for Fourth Consecutive Year
- Neutral Sentiment: Some media coverage focused on Schwab’s economist commentary and a market benchmark article, but these items appear more informational than stock-moving. The US is in a ‘vibepression,’ but markets and the economy will keep rallying, Schwab economist says
- Negative Sentiment: Separate commentary noted that Schwab clients are turning more bearish on stocks amid broader economic gloom, which could signal softer retail sentiment if it persists. Schwab clients turn bearish on stocks as broader economic gloom persists despite good news
Charles Schwab Stock Down 0.2%
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $6.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.39 billion. Charles Schwab had a net margin of 37.99% and a return on equity of 23.05%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.04 EPS. Charles Schwab has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.700-5.800 EPS. Analysts predict that The Charles Schwab Corporation will post 6.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Charles Schwab Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 8th were given a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 8th. Charles Schwab’s dividend payout ratio is currently 25.40%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
SCHW has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $103.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $122.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $117.00 to $127.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Charles Schwab from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Charles Schwab presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.30.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Charles Schwab
Insider Buying and Selling at Charles Schwab
In other news, insider Nigel J. Murtagh sold 41,297 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.00, for a total transaction of $4,088,403.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 57,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,739,228. This represents a 41.60% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Paul V. Woolway sold 7,941 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $794,100.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 29,866 shares in the company, valued at $2,986,600. This represents a 21.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 126,924 shares of company stock valued at $12,268,634 over the last quarter. 6.30% of the stock is owned by corporate 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.
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