NYSE$SCHW
Charles Schwab Corp · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Charles Schwab reported record earnings per share for the quarter, driven by strong client asset growth and active investor engagement.
Charles Schwab Corporation announced record net income of $1.6 billion for Q4 2021, compared to $1.1 billion for Q4 2020. Total client assets reached a record $8.14 trillion at year-end, up 22% versus December 2020. Core net new assets for the quarter totaled $162.2 billion, also a record.
- Net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was a record $1.6 billion, compared with $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020.
- Total client assets reached a record $8.14 trillion at year-end, up 22% versus December 2020.
- Core net new assets set a record at $162.2 billion for the quarter.
- Company delivered record-breaking growth and financial performance in 2021.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Charles Schwab · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.71B
Revenue by segment
Charles Schwab · $4.4B total across 4 segments · Q4 2021
- Net Interest Revenue$2.14B+18.4%48.6%
- Asset Mgmt/Admin Fees$1.11B+12.5%25.2%
- Trading Revenue$1.02B+19.1%23.1%
- Other Revenue$135M-21.1%3.1%
Forward guidance
The company did not provide specific financial guidance for 2022 in this earnings release. However, they expressed confidence in their long-term growth opportunities and commitment to delivering stockholder value.
Tailwinds
- Focusing on quality client service.
- Pushing forward with firm-wide initiatives.
- Building a stronger and more capable company.
- Progress in uniting as a single team.
- Talent, culture, and client-first strategy.
Headwinds
- Fluctuating environment.
- Increasing debates regarding the overall pace of economic growth.
- Potential path of inflation.
- Ultimate impact of multiple global market disruptions.
- Short-term interest rates remained near zero throughout the year.
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 Q4 2021
+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% | — | — |
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