The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) — closed signal from November 18, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on February 16, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Hit or exceeded the predicted growth inside the window.
The thesis — published November 18, 2025
Shares look beaten down and may be settling into a steady zone. Recent industry notes (11/17) showed strong October activity at similar firms, and Schwab looks cheaper than rivals with richer price tags, which supports a bounce. The core business remains solid. Over the next 0-3 months, the market could lift the valuation if trends improve and the recent average price stops falling while momentum steadies.
Primary drivers
- Stock looks washed out, hinting it may be settling before a potential rise
- Active clients and growing assets can help drive steadier fee revenue
- Shares are priced lower than many peers, offering better value today
- If overall tone improves, investors may be willing to pay a higher price
How it played out
SCHW: thesis rose close, but target was not reached
Lyra published SCHW on 2025-11-18 at $92.65 with expected growth of 18%. The thesis pointed to a washed-out stock, active clients, growing assets, lower pricing than peers, and a possible valuation lift if tone improved and momentum steadied.
Inside the window, SCHW rose to a peak of $107.49 on 2026-02-10, a 16% gain. The target was $109.33, and the stock never reached it. It ended the window at $93.72. The thesis partly played out: the direction was right, but the stated target was missed.
What happened during the window
On 2026-01-21, Charles Schwab reported fourth-quarter results. Reports said adjusted earnings were $1.39 per share and revenue was $6.34 billion. On 2025-12-18, Barron's reported that Schwab was phasing out Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium in early 2026.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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