SCHW Rises 0.67% Despite 198th Volume Rank on Strong Earnings and Institutional Buys

On July 30, 2025, The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) traded with a volume of $0.59 billion, a 37.46% decline from the prior day, ranking 198th in market activity. The stock closed up 0.67%, reflecting renewed investor confidence amid strategic moves and strong financial performance.

SCHW reported Q2 2025 earnings with $5.85 billion in revenue, a 24.75% year-over-year increase, driven by $80.3 billion in core net new assets—a 31% rise compared to the prior year. Client accounts grew by over one million, pushing total assets to a record $10.76 trillion. The company also announced a $20 billion share repurchase program and reaffirmed its $0.27 quarterly dividend, maintaining a 1.10% yield. These measures signal management’s confidence in the stock’s valuation and long-term stability.

Institutional investors adjusted their holdings, with LPL Financial LLC increasing its stake by 7.1% in Q1. Other firms, including Zurcher Kantonalbank and Motco, also raised positions, reflecting broader institutional support. Analysts upgraded SCHW to “buy” or “overweight” in multiple reports, citing improved net interest margins and a path to over 20% annual EPS growth as key drivers.

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