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

Total Revenue

$2.45B

Previous: $2.68B-8.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.54

Previous: $0.66-18.2%
Core Net New Assets

$46.6B

Previous: $37.2B+25.3%
Total Client Assets

$4.11T

Previous: $3.7T+11.0%
Active Brokerage Accounts

14.1M

Previous: 12.0M+17.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$335M

Previous: -$310M-8.1%
Free Cash Flow

$336M

Previous: $627M-46.4%
Net Income

$671M

Previous: $937M-28.4%
Operating Income

$1.74B

Previous: $2.07B-15.9%
Gross Profit

$2.45B

Previous: $2.68B-8.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$33.6B

Previous: $24.2B+38.8%
Total Assets

$401B

Previous: $276B+44.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$35M

Previous: $39M-10.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Charles Schwab · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.45B

Q2 2020-8.6%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 5 of 16 quarters(31%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Charles Schwab · $2.45B total across 4 segments · Q2 2020

  • Net Interest Revenue
    $1.39B-13.7%
  • Asset Mgmt/Admin Fees
    $801M+1.9%
  • Trading Revenue
    $193M-6.8%
  • Other Revenue
    $67M-15.2%

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

Historical avgQ2 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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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%

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