$SCHW (+1.6% pre) Schwab Rises After Announcing $20 Billion Share Buyback Program https://t.co/Igrq8Fg3SF
$SCHW *SCHWAB AUTHORIZES $20 BILLION STOCK BUYBACK what is this telling you about the broker dealer space? $HOOD $IBKR $MS $GS etc https://t.co/rwwt499rWa
$SCHW Schwab Authorizes $20 Billion Stock Repurchase, Declares Common Stock Dividend, and Declares Preferred Stock Dividends
Charles Schwab Corp. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, surpassing estimates of $1.09 and representing a 56% year-over-year increase. The company posted net revenue of $5.85 billion, exceeding the $5.72 billion consensus and marking a 25% rise compared to the prior year. Daily average trades reached 7.57 million, up 38% year-over-year, while total client assets grew 14% to $10.76 trillion, beating expectations of $10.54 trillion. New brokerage account openings increased 11% year-over-year, surpassing one million. Net interest revenue rose 31%, contributing to the overall revenue growth. Despite these gains, bank deposits declined 5% year-over-year to $233.1 billion, slightly below estimates. Net income for the quarter was $2.13 billion, a 60% increase from the previous year. Following the earnings report, Charles Schwab's board authorized a new $20 billion stock repurchase program, replacing the prior authorization of $6.9 billion, and declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.27 per share payable on August 22, 2025. The company also declared preferred stock dividends. These developments reflect the firm’s confidence in its long-term prospects and commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Schwab’s shares rose in pre-market trading following the announcements, continuing a year-to-date gain of 28%.