Capital Returns and Margin Expansion Bolster Schwab's (SCHW) Outlook, Analysts Say

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is one of the best stocks for a 20-year long-term stock portfolio. On August 15, an analyst from Truist increased his price target on The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) to $112 from $107, while maintaining a Buy rating. The move followed strong monthly asset flows, with net new assets growth rebounding above 5% and approaching 6% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the firm’s best pace in more than two years.

Earlier, on July 29, William Blair analyst Jeff Schmitt also reiterated his Buy rating on The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), highlighting improving fundamentals. Schmitt pointed to stronger organic growth, favorable shifts in sweep cash, and rising trading activity, which support margin expansion and reduced reliance on supplemental funding.

The analyst expected these dynamics, alongside higher capital returns, to underpin more than 40% EPS growth in the coming years. Together, both analysts see sustained momentum for Schwab as market conditions remain favorable.

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW) is a leading U.S.-based brokerage and wealth management firm. It provides trading, advisory, banking, and custodial services to individual investors and independent advisors.

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