Charles Schwab Slumps to 149th Trading Rank as Institutional Stakes Shift and Analysts Raise Price Targets

On August 7, 2025, The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) traded with a daily volume of $0.70 billion, ranking 149th in market activity. The stock closed lower by 0.74%, reflecting mixed institutional activity and strategic corporate actions.

Institutional investors adjusted their positions, with Commonwealth Equity Services reducing holdings by 5.6% to 366,258 shares valued at $28.67 million. Twin City Private Wealth similarly cut its stake by 9.9%, now holding 29,368 shares worth $2.3 million. These moves highlight shifting capital allocations amid broader market dynamics.

Analysts revised price targets upward, with Morgan Stanley raising its target to $131.00 from $117.00, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. increasing to $95.00. The firm’s recent $20 billion share repurchase program and $0.27 quarterly dividend signal confidence in its financial resilience, supported by robust Q2 earnings growth. These measures aim to enhance shareholder value amid competitive market conditions.

Insider transactions saw mixed outcomes. Director Paula A. Sneed and insider Paul V. Woolway each sold shares, reducing their ownership stakes by 7.57% and 7.40%, respectively. Conversely, Raiffeisen Bank International AG and Scotia Capital Inc. increased holdings by 33.7% and 2.2%, reflecting varied confidence levels among stakeholders.

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