Charles Schwab stock gains after a Q2 beat
Published on 09/01/2026 at 11:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Charles Schwab Corporation (US8085131050) is trading with a clear second-quarter 2026 backdrop after adjusted EPS reached $1.62 and revenue came in at $7.07 billion, both above expectations. The stock was quoted at $109.96 on August 31, 2026, with market capitalization reported at $190.16 billion.
Q2 numbers set the tone
The same quarter a year earlier delivered $1.14 in EPS, so the 2026 result marked a $0.48 increase year over year. Revenue rose 20.9 percent from the prior-year quarter, and that gap is the core reason the latest reporting period still matters for traders.
Analyst coverage has stayed constructive after the report, with one current consensus view putting the stock at a moderate-buy stance and a $121.17 target. That leaves the shares below the average target by $11.21, a simple comparison that shows why the post-earnings debate has not faded.
Insider sale adds a second angle
Schwab co-chairman Walter Bettinger sold 74,388 shares on August 28, 2026, at prices from $110.90 to $110.98 for a total transaction value of $8,250,648. The same filing trail shows an identical number of shares acquired through option exercise at a $46.81 strike, which makes the transaction notable for size rather than for a change in ownership direction. reported insider sale
For investors, the combination of a $7.07 billion quarter and a stock price near $110 keeps the discussion centered on earnings power and valuation rather than on headline noise. The latest quarter also gave Schwab a stronger earnings base for fiscal 2026 guidance that several market updates say was lifted after the beat.
What the business sells
Schwab's retail brokerage, advisor custody, and money-fund platform remain the company's core engine, with more than $13 trillion in client assets cited in recent market commentary. That scale matters because it ties fee generation and interest income to client balances rather than to a single product cycle.
Share level to watch
As of August 31, 2026, the stock was quoted at $109.96 and the market value was listed at $190.16 billion. The move keeps Charles Schwab close to the upper end of its recent trading range while the second-quarter numbers still anchor the narrative.
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Charles Schwab Corporation
Fact box
Company: Charles Schwab Corporation
ISIN: US8085131050
Ticker: SCHW
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $109.96 USD
Market cap: $190.16 billion (as of August 31, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Financials / Capital Markets
Index membership: S&P 500
