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Why SCHW Stock advanced +0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 54/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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Why SCHW Stock advanced +0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) advanced +0.80% to $89.47, trading at 18% of its 52-week range ($83.96 – $114.53). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (0% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 18% of its 52-week range ($83.96 – $114.53) with RSI-14 at 34.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.2% around $89.47 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $8.8B annual free cash flow.
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- ✓Walkthrough of SCHW's RQD Radar, SEC cash-conversion gap & downside invalidation levels
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SCHW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +22.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on SCHW today. View full Setup Ledger →
No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for SCHW. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SCHW)
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (SCHW vs. BLK, CME, ICE, HOOD)
Industry: Investment Bankers/Brokers/Service (25 Tracked Issuers)Across 287 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) ranks #219 by composite RQD confidence (54/100, grade D+) and #17 by equity capitalization ($154.72B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CME leads on earnings valuation at 26.1x trailing P/E, while HOOD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.5% ROIC and — gross margin. ICE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with SCHW at 54/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHW
ACTIVE
Charles Schwab Corporation | D+ | 54/100 | — | — | 0.0% | +0.80% | $154.72B | Benchmark Subject |
| BLK BlackRock Inc. | C | 65/100 | 32.8x | — | 6.2% | +1.59% | $182.16B | /blk-vs-schw → |
| CME CME Group Inc. | B | 72/100 | 26.1x | — | 3.5% | +0.81% | $106.10B | /cme-vs-schw → |
| ICE Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | B | 74/100 | 27.6x | — | 8.3% | +4.54% | $91.53B | /ice-vs-schw → |
| HOOD Robinhood Markets Inc. | C- | 61/100 | 43.8x | — | 27.5% | +0.18% | $82.48B | /hood-vs-schw → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000316709In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported GAAP revenue of $23.92B (+22.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $19.61B , and +27.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $8.9M, operating cash flow of $9.31B, and free cash flow of $8.76B (+327.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, SCHW closed FY2025 with $491.00B in total assets against $198.71B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $23.92B | $8.9M | $9.31B | $8.76B | $491.00B | $198.71B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $19.61B | $5.9M | $2.67B | $2.05B | $479.84B | $194.16B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $18.84B | $5.1M | $19.59B | $18.74B | $85.10B | $19.91B |
3. SCHW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs SCHW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 54/100 at a spot price of $89.47 (+0.80% 1D, market cap $154.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 287 tracked Financials issuers, SCHW ranks #219 in composite RQD confidence.
How does SCHW compare to BLK and CME in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Investment Bankers/Brokers/Service), SCHW carries a Roarable D+ (54/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 0.0%. By comparison, BLK (BlackRock Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 6.2%, cap $182.16B) and CME (CME Group Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 26.1x, ROIC 3.5%, cap $106.10B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CME leads on earnings multiple (26.1x) while HOOD leads on capital efficiency (27.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SCHW?
Per SCHW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000316709), Charles Schwab Corporation generated $23.92B in revenue (+22.0% YoY), $8.9M in net income, and $8.76B in free cash flow against $491.00B in total assets and $198.71B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is SCHW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
SCHW last traded at $89.47 (+0.80% on volume of 5,894,690 shares), positioning the stock -10.57% below its 50-day simple moving average ($100.04) and -8.24% below its 200-day simple moving average ($97.50). Across its 52-week range of $83.96 to $114.53, SCHW sits at the 18.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 34.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.2% ($85.71 to $93.23).
SCHW Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is SCHW stock moving today?
Why SCHW Stock advanced +0.80% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (0% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.