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Charles Schwab (SCHW) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$96.77 -1.60 (-1.63%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$96.86 +0.10 (+0.10%)
As of 10/2/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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Charles Schwab - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Charles Schwab in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SCHW.

Consensus Price Target

$119.37
23.36% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Charles Schwab, the average price target is $119.37. The highest price target for SCHW is $145.00, while the lowest price target for SCHW is $91.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.36% from the current price of $96.77.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SCHW Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/3/25 to 10/3/26
1 Month Ago
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
3 Months Ago
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
1 Year Ago
10/3/24 to 10/3/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$119.37$121.17$116.00$103.58
Forecasted Upside23.36% Upside9.75% Upside19.82% Upside10.04% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

SCHW Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SCHW Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Charles Schwab Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCharles SchwabFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.77
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.36% Upside37.68% Upside21.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/2/2026
Daniel Welden
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$105.00+8.51%
10/2/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Patrick Moley
Patrick Moley
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$118.00 ➝ $100.00+3.01%
9/14/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/10/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
8/3/2026Set Target$135.00+28.09%
8/3/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$135.00+28.09%
7/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$133.00 ➝ $136.00+31.23%
7/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$108.00 ➝ $114.00+11.32%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$145.00+45.00%
7/22/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/22/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
7/22/2026Boost TargetOverweight$122.00 ➝ $125.00+24.94%
7/21/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$127.00+26.76%
7/20/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$105.00+3.29%
5/15/2026Boost TargetBuy$108.00 ➝ $109.00+17.65%
4/17/2026Boost TargetOverweight$128.00 ➝ $131.00+41.29%
4/8/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$110.00+17.90%
4/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$122.00 ➝ $118.00+24.67%
4/1/2026Lower TargetBuy$122.00 ➝ $120.00+30.53%
1/12/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$110.00 ➝ $120.00+19.78%
12/10/2025Boost TargetUnderperform$88.00 ➝ $91.00-4.50%
10/17/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy$114.00+22.08%
7/3/2025DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/9/2025UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$65.00 ➝ $82.00-7.08%
5/20/2025Boost TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $113.00+26.64%

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Should I Buy Charles Schwab Stock? SCHW Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Charles Schwab pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Charles Schwab
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Charles Schwab Co.:

  • The company recently launched Charley, a new generative AI-powered assistant designed to provide clients with a simpler, more conversational way to engage digitally, which the CEO stated will be the foundation of how people interact with the firm, signaling a significant technological advancement in customer service and engagement.
  • The Charles Schwab Co. reported record quarterly revenue of $7.08 billion in its most recent earnings report, beating analyst expectations of $6.90 billion, demonstrating strong top-line growth and operational efficiency in a lively U.S. capital markets environment.
  • The stock is currently trading at $96.77, which is below the consensus price target of $121.17, suggesting potential upside for investors as the current price offers a margin of safety relative to Wall Street's average valuation expectations.
  • The company has a strong history of beating earnings estimates, having exceeded consensus EPS in the last four reported quarters, including a recent beat of $1.62 versus the $1.56 estimate, indicating consistent execution and reliability in delivering shareholder value.
  • With a beta of 0.79, the stock exhibits lower volatility compared to the broader market, making it a potentially stable investment option for investors seeking exposure to the financial sector with reduced risk of sharp price swings.

Charles Schwab
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Charles Schwab Co. for these reasons:

  • Piper Sandler recently lowered its price target on the stock from $118.00 to $100.00 and maintains a neutral rating, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's near-term growth potential compared to previous bullish estimates.
  • Insider selling has been significant, with Chairman Walter W. Bettinger selling over 360,000 shares in late July and August 2026, and other insiders like Nigel J. Murtagh and Dennis Howard also reducing their holdings, which may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price or a desire to diversify personal wealth.
  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, trading down 4.4% in a single session to $102.22, and is currently below its 50-day simple moving average of $106.60, indicating short-term bearish momentum and potential technical weakness.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 19.3 million as of September 2026, up from 16.8 million in August, suggesting that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52 and current ratio of 0.64 indicate a moderate level of leverage and liquidity constraints, which could limit its financial flexibility in a downturn or during periods of rising interest rates.

SCHW Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Charles Schwab is $119.37, with a high forecast of $145.00 and a low forecast of $91.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Charles Schwab in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SCHW shares.

According to analysts, Charles Schwab's stock has a predicted upside of 23.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Charles Schwab's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Charles Schwab more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Charles Schwab is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SCHW compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Charles Schwab analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/2/2026.
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