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StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•

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Charles Schwab Beats Earnings Estimates by 30% and Plans Crypto Expansion

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Key Facts

1Charles Schwab is expected to report a significant year-over-year jump in earnings and revenue.

about 2 months ago

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1 additional source confirmed this story

Version 4about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the 2.5% premarket share price drop and identified Net Interest Revenue (NIR) as a primary driver for the earnings beat.

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to reflect an EPS beat ($1.43 vs $1.38), record revenue of $6.48 billion, and the inclusion of new liquidity and debt-to-equity metrics.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story from pre-earnings anticipation to actual results, including details on receding cash-sorting headwinds and new expansion plans into crypto and private equity.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Added specific EPS and revenue estimates, updated trading and interest revenue projections, included Morgan Stanley's price target reduction, and confirmed the earnings release date.

Charles Schwab reported strong Q1 financial results, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching $1.43, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.38. Strong Net Interest Revenue (NIR), alongside robust trading activity, were key drivers behind the quarterly beat. However, despite the positive earnings surprise, shares fell more than 2.5% in premarket trading. The company achieved quarterly revenue of $6.48 billion while maintaining high liquidity with a current ratio of 17.83. Alongside these figures, Schwab is moving forward with plans to diversify revenue through cryptocurrency trading and private equity ventures. Investors are now focused on how this strategic pivot and the performance of net interest income will sustain long-term growth amid the initial negative market reaction.