Stock Pulse
Charles Schwab (SCHW) launched a new alternative investments platform for high-net-worth clients, expanding wealth management capabilities and diversifying revenue streams [5], [7]. Positive Q1 2025 earnings are anticipated, with projected EPS growth of 33.8% and revenue growth of 15.8% year-over-year [1], [6]. Analyst upgrades from Morgan Stanley and Jefferies, citing SCHW's earnings recovery potential and defensive characteristics, contribute to a positive outlook [3]. While a director sold a significant number of shares, this was part of a pre-arranged trading plan [11]. The company's SCHX ETF is highlighted as a potential bargain due to recent market dips [10]. Overall, despite some market volatility and insider stock sales, the outlook for SCHW appears positive, driven by new product launches, strong earnings projections, and analyst upgrades.