Schwab’s plan to launch spot cryptocurrency trading in early 2026 stands out as the most relevant recent announcement in this context. This move seeks to attract clients holding crypto elsewhere and strengthen Schwab’s relevance with younger, digitally inclined investors, a group critical to future asset growth and fee diversification.

However, investors should also recognize that while product expansions help, intensifying fee pressure from competitors remains a factor that could limit profit margins if cost growth outpaces revenue...

Charles Schwab's outlook anticipates $30.2 billion in revenue and $11.0 billion in earnings by 2028. This scenario requires 11.8% annual revenue growth and a $4.2 billion increase in earnings from the current $6.8 billion.