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Jun 30, 2020

Charles Schwab Q2 2020 Earnings Report

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.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$2.45B
Previous year: $2.68B
-8.6%
EPS
$0.54
Previous year: $0.66
-18.2%
Core Net New Assets
$46.6B
Previous year: $37.2B
+25.3%
Client Assets
$4.11T
Previous year: $3.7T
+11.0%
Active Brokerage Accounts
14.1M
Previous year: 11.97M
+17.8%
Gross Profit
$2.45B
Previous year: $2.68B
-8.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$33.6B
Previous year: $24.2B
+38.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$16.6B
Previous year: $2.04B
-913.6%
Total Assets
$401B
Previous year: $276B
+44.9%

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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.

Positive Outlook

  • 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.

Challenges Ahead

  • 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.

Revenue & Expenses

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