Mar 31

Charles Schwab Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Charles Schwab posted record revenue and solid earnings growth in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Schwab delivered strong financial results in Q1 2025 with record net revenues of $5.6 billion and robust net income, supported by increased trading activity, sustained lending momentum, and strong net asset inflows.

Net revenues hit a record $5.6 billion, up 18% YoY.

Net income reached $1.9 billion, with adjusted EPS at $1.04.

Core net new assets totaled $137.7 billion for the quarter.

New brokerage account openings grew 8% YoY to 1.2 million.

Total Revenue
$5.6B
Previous year: $4.74B
+18.1%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $0.74
+40.5%
Core Net New Assets
$138B
Previous year: $95.5B
+44.2%
Client Assets
$9.93T
Previous year: $9.12T
+8.9%
New Brokerage Accounts
1.18M
Previous year: 1.09M
+8.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$35B
Previous year: $57.7B
-39.3%
Total Assets
$463B
Previous year: $469B
-1.3%

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Schwab signaled confidence in its continued client growth and financial discipline, while acknowledging macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility as headwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong organic asset growth across all client channels
  • Continued bank lending momentum
  • Positive trading volume trends
  • Record Managed Investing inflows
  • Improved capital return via share buybacks and dividend increase

Challenges Ahead

  • Market volatility caused client net equity selling
  • Seasonal softness in client sweep cash balances
  • Ongoing decline in supplemental bank funding
  • Revenue per trade declined due to mix and pricing
  • Net interest margin improvements could face pressure if rates fall