The 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Charles Schwab Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $124 — +28.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Charles Schwab Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (89): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (18): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SCHW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $136 → $141 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $125 → $118 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $128 → $113 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $91 → $95 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $118 → $100 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $105 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Compass Point | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Compass Point | Initiates | Buy | $135 |
| 27 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $133 → $136 |
| 23 July 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $108 → $114 |
| 23 July 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $122 → $125 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $122 → $128 |
| 22 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | $105 |
| 20 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $105 → $112 |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SCHW appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Oct 2026, The Charles Schwab Corp. returned +4.2% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
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Higher than 97% of US stocks
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Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
The Charles Schwab Corp. has a market value of $167.2B and an enterprise value of $152.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $26.0B. The latest quarter grew 20.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $10.1B, a 38.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.50.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.8B.
The Charles Schwab Corp. spent $10.9B on share buybacks and $2.4B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.6×; forward P/E: 12.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.32%, paying out 21% of earnings.
The Charles Schwab Corp. employs 33,700 people — $772K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Charles Schwab lacks the two key ingredients it identifies as supporting a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report.
Why it matters — The item highlights Zacks’ assessment of factors relevant to SCHW’s upcoming earnings report.
Schwab plans to sell Forge Trust to Alto, streamlining its private market operations while retaining exposure through Forge Global.
Why it matters — The transaction reflects a shift in how Schwab manages its private market operations while preserving a connection to the sector through Forge Global.
Charles Schwab is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, Oct. 15. The report also highlights recent forecast changes from Wall Street's most accurate analysts ahead of the print.
Why it matters — SCHW watchers would look to the upcoming earnings release and analyst forecast revisions for signals on the company's recent financial performance.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Charles Schwab has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently holds the two key ingredients that could lead to another earnings beat in its next quarterly report. The analysis focuses on the likelihood of the company exceeding earnings estimates again.
Why it matters — SCHW watchers would be interested because the article signals that the company's earnings momentum may continue positively into its next quarterly report.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced it will begin dual listing its common stock on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), with trading set to commence on October 7, 2026, under the ticker SCHW, while maintaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Schwab's President Rick Wurster expressed support for TXSE and what it represents for the future of U.S. markets.
Why it matters — SCHW watchers would care because the dual listing expands the company's trading access and visibility on a new U.S. exchange while it retains its primary NYSE listing.
The 23 Wall Street analysts covering The Charles Schwab Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $124, with estimates ranging from $95 to $150. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 23 analysts covering The Charles Schwab Corp., 18 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Charles Schwab Corp. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 10 Oct 2026, The Charles Schwab Corp. ranks 84 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +28.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Charles Schwab Corp. 84 out of 100 as at 10 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering The Charles Schwab Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SCHW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $95 to $150 over the next 12 months.
The Charles Schwab Corp. returned +4.2% over the 12 months to 9 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a diversified financial services company that provides brokerage, banking, wealth management, custody, and financial advisory services. The company serves individual investors, independent financial advisors, and institutions through a broad platform that includes trading, cash management, retirement planning, and investment products such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Oct 2026): "The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says Charles Schwab lacks the two key ingredients it identifies as supporting a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report.
The Charles Schwab Corporation is a diversified financial services company that provides brokerage, banking, wealth management, custody, and financial advisory services. The company serves individual investors, independent financial advisors, and institutions through a broad platform that includes trading, cash management, retirement planning, and investment products such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Its services are delivered through digital tools, branch offices, and specialized support channels, making it a key provider of both self-directed and guided investing solutions. The Charles Schwab Corporation also operates banking and lending services through its subsidiaries, alongside advisory and money management offerings. Headquartered in Westlake, Texas, and founded in 1971, it plays a major role in retail investing, advisor support, and integrated financial services in the U.S. and internationally.
CEO Mr. Richard Andrew Wurster C.F.A., CMT · 33,700 employees · United States · https://www.aboutschwab.com
