Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Charles Schwab stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
- Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.
Charles Schwab Stock Performance
Shares of SCHW stock traded up $0.10 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $93.97. 8,490,662 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 12,964,566. The Charles Schwab Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $65.88 and a fifty-two week high of $107.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $166.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 0.94. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $100.57 and a 200-day moving average price of $96.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47.
Charles Schwab Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a $0.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. This is an increase from Charles Schwab’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. Charles Schwab’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.47%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Charles Schwab
In other Charles Schwab news, General Counsel Peter J. Morgan III sold 7,595 shares of Charles Schwab stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.38, for a total value of $792,766.10. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Chairman Walter W. Bettinger sold 162,462 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $103.90, for a total value of $16,879,801.80. Following the sale, the chairman directly owned 529,346 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,999,049.40. This trade represents a 23.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 348,344 shares of company stock valued at $36,259,555 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 6.30% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Charles Schwab
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Charles Schwab in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Charles Schwab by 99.2% in the fourth quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 247 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Piscataqua Savings Bank bought a new position in Charles Schwab during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. West Branch Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Charles Schwab in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Charles Schwab in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. 84.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes
SCHW has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Charles Schwab from $125.00 to $126.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $114.00 price target on shares of Charles Schwab in a report on Monday, January 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $131.00 price objective on shares of Charles Schwab in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Charles Schwab in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on Charles Schwab from $123.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $115.95.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on SCHW
Trending Headlines about Charles Schwab
Here are the key news stories impacting Charles Schwab this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Schwab as a top-ranked value stock, reinforcing buy-the-dip narratives and valuation-based interest from value investors. The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
- Positive Sentiment: PowerX Optimizer released an update that includes a Charles Schwab integration — a distribution/partner signal that can help drive client acquisition and platform stickiness. PowerX Optimizer Releases Version 3.7.0 Featuring WealthOS Goals Financial Freedom Tool and Charles Schwab Integration
- Positive Sentiment: Local commercial real estate news shows Schwab filling office space (South End lease), a sign of stable corporate operations and footprint expansion. South End tower nears full occupancy as investment giant inks big lease
- Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage roundups and “best apps” lists include Schwab in comparisons for beginners — positive for brand and customer inflows but not an immediate catalyst. What’s the Best Brokerage for Beginners Now? My Pick for February 2026 6 best investing and trading apps for beginners
- Neutral Sentiment: Charles Schwab strategists note inflation risks (Liz Ann Sonders), a macro comment investors monitor for potential margin and rate impacts. ‘Wouldn’t rule out’ inflation reigniting due to tariffs, labor costs – Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders
- Negative Sentiment: AI-driven tax/planning tool Hazel triggered investor fears that robo/AI offerings could displace traditional advisors; wealth-management incumbents including Schwab have seen notable share weakness after that news. Week’s Best: This Is Hazel, the AI Tool That Rocked Markets
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report Charles Schwab wired ~$27.7M related to Jeffrey Epstein’s attempted property purchase days before his 2019 arrest — a reputational/legal headline that can pressure the stock while investors assess regulatory or litigation risk. How Schwab moved $27.7M in payments for Epstein days before his arrest
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks piece explaining the ~9–10% decline since the last earnings report summarizes sell-side rotation and investor concerns about growth vs. disruption — provides context for ongoing weakness. Why Is Charles Schwab (SCHW) Down 9.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
About Representative Cisneros
Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
Charles Schwab Company Profile
Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a diversified financial services firm that provides brokerage, banking, wealth management and advisory services to individual investors, independent investment advisors and institutional clients. Its primary offerings include retail brokerage accounts, online trading platforms, Schwab-branded mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), retirement plan services, custodial services for independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and banking products through Charles Schwab Bank.
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