First Read: Charles Schwab Corp "SCHW Investor Day Slides: Updated..."

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First Read: Charles Schwab Corp "SCHW Investor Day Slides: Updated..."

Global Research

14 May 2026ab

First Read

EquitiesCharles Schwab Corp

SCHW Investor Day Slides: Updated Financial United States

Targets, Cash Sweep an Early Focus Diversified Financial

12-month rating Buy

12m price target US$119.00

SCHW Not Adding a Cash Sweep Optimizer Tool

CEO Rick Wurster addressed concerns around AI/tokenization risks to cash sweep,

pointing out that Schwab's edge is client-first delivery, not just product breadth, pushing Price (14 May 2026) US$91.17

back on AI-driven concerns around cash strategy. Clients default into safe, liquid cash RIC: SCHW.N BBG: SCHW US

but can easily shift into higher-yield options like money funds, bonds, and CDs. The firm

Trading data and key metrics

actively promotes these choices, driving large reallocations and high cash velocity,

underscoring that client cash is engaged—not idle or at risk from disruption. 52-wk range US$107.21-87.24

Market cap. US$166b

Shares o/s 1,817m (COM)

Management says fears about needing a cash optimizer are misplaced, citing zero client

demand despite extensive outreach. There are competitors and tools in the market that Free float 85%

offer higher yields, yet SCHW continues to win. Schwab’s integrated platform already Avg. daily volume ('000) 2,521

enables seamless cash movement, unlike traditional banks that trap deposits. With Avg. daily value (m) US$235.4

record client assets, rising engagement, and peak satisfaction scores, the firm highlights Common s/h equity (12/26E) US$45.7b

strong momentum and accelerating innovation, reinforcing that its value proposition is P/BV (12/26E) 3.4x

resonating and gaining share. Net debt to EBITDA (12/26E) NM

EPS (UBS, diluted) (USD)

SCHW Updates its 2026E Targets

12/26E