Charles Schwab(SCHW) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Client Assets and Growth - The Charles Schwab Corporation manages $11.59 trillion in client assets, representing a significant growth opportunity within the U.S. investable wealth market exceeding $75 trillion[11]. - Net new client assets increased by 48% to $134.4 billion in Q3 2025, and by 34% to $340.4 billion for the first nine months[21]. - The acquisition of Forge Global Holdings, Inc. is expected to enhance Schwab's capabilities in private markets, meeting the evolving needs of its growing client base[18]. Financial Performance - Total net revenues grew by 27% year-over-year to $6.1 billion in Q3 2025, totaling $17.6 billion for the first nine months, a 23% increase[22]. - Net income reached $2.4 billion in Q3 2025, up 67% year-over-year, and $6.4 billion for the first nine months, a 56% increase[22]. - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose by 77% to $1.26 in Q3 2025 and by 62% to $3.33 for the first nine months[22]. Revenue Sources - Net interest revenue rose by 37% to $3,050 million in Q3 2025, up from $2,222 million in Q3 2024[29]. - Trading revenue increased by 25% to $995 million in Q3 2025, up from $797 million in Q3 2024[29]. - Asset management and administration fees grew by 13% to $1,673 million in Q3 2025, compared to $1,476 million in Q3 2024[29]. Expenses and Cost Management - Total expenses excluding interest were $3.1 billion in Q3 2025, a 4% increase from the same period in 2024[23]. - Total expenses excluding interest increased by $109 million, or 4%, in Q3 2025, and by $416 million, or 5%, in the first nine months, compared to the same periods in 2024[47]. - Total compensation and benefits expense rose by 9% in Q3 2025 and by 8% in the first nine months, mainly due to annual merit increases and higher incentive compensation[47]. Regulatory and Economic Environment - General economic conditions, including interest rates and market volatility, are critical factors influencing Schwab's ability to attract and retain clients[18]. - The company is actively monitoring regulatory developments and their potential impacts on operations and financial results[18]. - The Federal Reserve maintained the upper bound of the target overnight rate at 5.50% through most of 2024 before reducing it to 4.25% in September 2025[31]. Capital Management and Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased $2.7 billion in common stock during Q3 2025, totaling $4.6 billion year-to-date[24]. - Cash dividends paid for common stock in the first nine months of 2025 totaled $1.477 billion, with a per share amount of $0.81, compared to $1.379 billion and $0.75 in 2024[112]. - The Company repurchased $2.7 billion of common stock in Q3 2025 and a total of $4.6 billion in the first nine months of 2025, with approximately $17.3 billion remaining on the new $20 billion share repurchase authorization[116]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - The credit quality metrics for the bank loans portfolio remain strong, with projected loss rates held constant compared to December 31, 2024[169]. - The company has no loans accruing interest that are contractually 90 days or more past due as of September 30, 2025[167]. - The company utilizes interest rate swap derivative instruments to manage interest rate risk, which is incorporated into net interest revenue analyses[66]. Liquidity and Funding - The Company maintained a Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 134% as of September 30, 2025, above the required 100%[96]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $11.5 billion from year-end 2024 to $30.6 billion at September 30, 2025, reflecting a reduction in bank supplemental funding of $35.1 billion[95]. - The company has established liquidity policies to ensure ongoing and sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs under both normal and stressed conditions[82]. Market and Trading Activity - Active brokerage accounts increased by 6% year-over-year to 38.0 million at the end of Q3 2025[21]. - The number of trading days remained stable at 63.5 days in Q3 2025, while the average revenue per trade decreased by 4% to $2.11[41]. - Schwab transferred $63.3 billion from other third-party mutual funds and ETFs to its Mutual Fund OneSource and other NTF funds in the first nine months of 2025[40].