NYSE$SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in net income and revenues due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lower interest rates, but showed strength in client asset growth and new brokerage accounts.
Charles Schwab reported a net income of $671 million, a decrease of 28% compared to Q2 2019. Net revenues were $2.45 billion, down 9% year-over-year. However, client assets reached a record $4.11 trillion, up 11%, and the company gathered $137.4 billion in net new assets.
- Net income decreased by 28% year-over-year to $671 million.
- Net revenues declined by 9% year-over-year to $2.45 billion.
- Client assets reached a record $4.11 trillion, up 11% year-over-year.
- Core net new assets rose 25% year-over-year to $46.6 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Charles Schwab · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.45B
Revenue by segment
Charles Schwab · $2.45B total across 4 segments · Q2 2020
- Net Interest Revenue$1.39B-13.7%56.7%
- Asset Mgmt/Admin Fees$801M+1.9%32.7%
- Trading Revenue$193M-6.8%7.9%
- Other Revenue$67M-15.2%2.7%
Forward guidance
Charles Schwab faces challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and sustained pressure on interest rates, which are expected to continue weighing on revenue. However, the company anticipates benefits from recent acquisitions and integration efforts, as well as continued investment in growth initiatives.
Tailwinds
- The company is making progress on initiatives to build scale and efficiency.
- Schwab is diversifying its revenues through acquisitions and new product offerings.
- The acquisition of TD Ameritrade is expected to close in the second half of the year.
- The company is integrating its acquisitions and investing in its infrastructure.
- Schwab is confident in its ability to balance near-term profitability with ongoing growth.
Headwinds
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create economic uncertainty and challenges.
- Sustained pressure on interest rates is weighing on net interest revenue.
- The company faces competitive pressures on pricing and deposit rates.
- Client cash sorting could impact revenue.
- The company's ability to manage expenses is subject to risks and uncertainties.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.7%
Avg return
30 days after
63%
46 / 73 earnings
Positive
+12.6%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-15.0%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.1% | +2.5% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.6% | -8.3% | -9.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.0% | +0.8% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.3% | +0.2% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.6% | +1.2% | +17.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +5.5% | +7.1% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.3% | +5.2% | +18.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -15.0% | -17.3% | -13.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.3% | +4.8% | +12.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.5% | -1.1% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.6% | -0.9% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +12.6% | +13.4% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.4% | +6.0% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.6% | -6.9% | -3.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.5% | +1.9% | +12.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.6% | +1.3% | +21.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.1% | -15.0% | -23.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.2% | -6.6% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +4.5% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.5% | -1.4% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.0% | -5.6% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.2% | -0.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.8% | +5.4% | +23.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.2% | -1.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -4.4% | +1.0% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.6% | +2.8% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.4% | +5.9% | +15.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.3% | +6.0% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.7% | +0.4% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.0% | +8.4% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.6% | -4.4% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.2% | +2.1% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.0% | +7.7% | +15.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.4% | -0.2% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.0% | -0.1% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.8% | -1.8% | -7.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.4% | +0.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.8% | +2.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.8% | +0.9% | +14.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.7% | +4.3% | +11.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +9.8% | — | — |
Discussion
Share your read of this quarter. Sign-in carries your eToro identity.
Join the conversation
Sign in with eToro to post your read of this quarter and vote on others'.
Sign in with eToro