Summary
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported a strong first quarter ending March 31, 2019, with net income available to common stockholders increasing by 24% year-over-year to $925 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.69, a 25% increase. This growth was primarily driven by a significant 33% surge in net interest revenue, benefiting from the Federal Reserve's rate hikes in 2018 and strategic asset reallocations. Total net revenues rose 14% to $2.72 billion. The company also demonstrated robust client asset growth, with total client assets reaching $3.59 trillion, an 8% increase year-over-year. While new brokerage accounts saw a slight decrease, active brokerage accounts grew by 7%. Schwab successfully managed expenses, with total expenses excluding interest increasing by a modest 5% despite investments in growth and efficiency, leading to a healthy pre-tax profit margin of 46.4%. The company also returned capital to shareholders through a 31% dividend increase and a $4 billion stock repurchase authorization. Overall, the quarter showcased Schwab's ability to capitalize on a favorable interest rate environment and expand its client base, while maintaining cost discipline. The company's strategic focus on client needs and its diversified business model across Investor Services and Advisor Services contributed to its solid financial performance.
Financial Highlights
36 data points| Revenue | $2.72B |
| Interest Expense | $317.00M |
| Net Income | $964.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.33B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.34B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income available to common stockholders increased 24% to $925 million, with diluted EPS rising 25% to $0.69.
- 2Total net revenues grew 14% to $2.72 billion, primarily driven by a 33% increase in net interest revenue.
- 3Total client assets grew 8% year-over-year to $3.59 trillion.
- 4Expenses excluding interest increased by 5%, significantly less than revenue growth, leading to a pre-tax profit margin of 46.4%.
- 5The company announced a 31% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per common share and a $4 billion stock repurchase authorization.
- 6Active brokerage accounts increased by 7% to 11.8 million at quarter-end.
- 7The Tier 1 Leverage Ratio remained strong at 7.2% at quarter end, and Return on Average Common Stockholders' Equity was 20% for the third consecutive quarter.