Every 8-K that The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow SCHW and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full SCHW filings page.
The Charles Schwab Corporation issued two tranches of senior debt on August 12, 2026: $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.108% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032 and $1,350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.655% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037. The net proceeds were approximately $2,582 million after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated expenses. The notes were issued under a Senior Indenture dated November 14, 2025, as supplemented by a Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated August 12, 2026, and were offered under an effective shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 using an August 10, 2026 prospectus supplement. CSC sold the notes to a syndicate of underwriters led by BofA Securities, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, TD Securities (USA) and Wells Fargo Securities.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $2.8 billion and diluted EPS of $1.54. Excluding $170 million of pre-tax transaction-related costs, adjusted net income was $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS $1.62.
Total net revenues reached a record $7.1 billion, up 21% versus 2Q25, driven by higher net interest revenue, asset management fees, and a 28% increase in trading revenue. GAAP pre-tax profit margin was 51.9% and adjusted margin 54.3%. Return on average common equity was 25% and return on tangible common equity 44%.
Client metrics were robust: total client assets rose to $13.08 trillion, up 22% year-over-year, with core net new assets of $119.8 billion and 1.4 million new brokerage accounts. Daily average trades hit a record 11.9 million, up 57%. Net interest margin expanded to 3.00%. Capital remained solid with a preliminary consolidated Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.7%; Schwab also redeemed $2.1 billion of preferred stock, issued $1.5 billion of new preferred, and repurchased 11.2 million common shares for $1.0 billion.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported that it issued $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.603% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2029. The notes were sold under an existing shelf registration and related prospectus materials.
Schwab received approximately $995.5 million in net proceeds after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses. The notes were issued under a senior indenture dated November 14, 2025, as supplemented on June 29, 2026, and sold to underwriters led by Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.
The Charles Schwab Corporation filed a current report describing a charter clean-up step related to a retired preferred stock series. On June 1, 2026, the company filed a Certificate of Elimination in Delaware for its 4.000% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I.
This filing removes from Schwab’s Fifth Restated Certificate of Incorporation the specific terms previously set out in the Certificate of Designations for the Series I Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Elimination is attached as Exhibit 3.1 and incorporated by reference, formalizing that the Series I terms are no longer part of the charter.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 21, 2026. All director nominees, including Marianne C. Brown and Richard A. Wurster, were elected with more votes cast "for" than "against."
Stockholders approved the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for the 2026 fiscal year and gave advisory approval to named executive officer compensation. A proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws to declassify the Board received majority support but did not achieve the required 80% of all outstanding common shares, so it was not approved.
The Charles Schwab Corporation issued new senior debt to institutional investors. The company sold $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.744% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2030 and $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.493% fixed-to-floating rate senior notes due 2037.
Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $2,236 million after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses. The notes were issued under an existing senior indenture, as supplemented on May 21, 2026, and the transaction was conducted under Schwab’s effective shelf registration on Form S-3.
The Charles Schwab Corporation completed an offering of 1,500,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of 6.100% fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series L, with a $100,000 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to $1,000 per Depositary Share).
The transaction generated approximately $1,480 million in net proceeds after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated expenses. Holders of the Depositary Shares receive proportional dividend, voting, redemption and liquidation rights of the Series L Preferred Stock. Schwab entered into an Underwriting Agreement with a syndicate of major investment banks and filed a Certificate of Designations in Delaware, which defines the terms and restrictions of the Series L Preferred Stock, including limits on paying dividends or repurchasing parity or junior stock if dividends on the Series L are not declared and paid or set aside for the prior period.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with net income of $2.5 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.37. Excluding $143 million of transaction-related costs, adjusted net income was $2.6 billion and adjusted EPS was $1.43.
Total net revenues rose 16% year-over-year to a record $6.5 billion, driven by higher asset management, trading, and bank deposit fees. GAAP net income increased 30% and adjusted net income grew 29%, while the GAAP pre-tax profit margin expanded to 49.2% and adjusted pre-tax margin reached 51.4%.
Client activity remained robust. Total client assets increased 19% year-over-year to $11.77 trillion, core net new assets were $140.0 billion, and new brokerage accounts reached 1.3 million. Daily average trades hit a record 9.9 million, up 34% versus 1Q25.
Schwab returned capital aggressively, repurchasing 24.3 million common shares for $2.4 billion and raising its quarterly dividend 19% to $0.32 per share. The company reported an annualized return on average common equity of 23% and return on tangible common equity of 40%, supported by strong Tier 1 leverage ratios.
The Charles Schwab Corporation filed an 8-K announcing it has completed its acquisition of Forge Global Holdings, Inc., a platform that provides eligible investors access to shares of pre-IPO companies through direct private share purchases and single- and multi-company funds.
Schwab describes the deal as combining leaders in public and private market transactions, positioning it to offer a more comprehensive experience in both markets for individual investors and Registered Investment Advisors. Integration work is underway, and Forge will continue operating its business and relationships with issuers while Schwab gradually introduces Forge’s products and capabilities to more clients.
Under the agreement announced earlier, Forge shareholders received $45 in cash per outstanding common share, and the transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of both Schwab and Forge.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a leadership change in its technology organization. On January 29, 2026, the board appointed Dennis Howard as Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations and Data Officer, effective immediately.
Howard has been Schwab’s Chief Information Officer since 2022 and previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer from 2016 to 2022 after joining the company in 2014. The company states he was not appointed under any special arrangement, has no family relationships with directors or executive officers, and has no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. Schwab also issued a press release describing several leadership transitions, which is furnished as an exhibit.
The Charles Schwab Corporation filed a current report stating that it released its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company notes that these results were announced in a press release dated January 21, 2026, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.
The filing also lists Schwab’s registered securities, including its common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCHW, and depositary shares representing interests in its Series D and Series J non-cumulative preferred stock.
The Charles Schwab Corporation issued two tranches of senior unsecured debt, raising $2,000,000,000 in aggregate principal. The offering comprised $1,000,000,000 of 4.343% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2031 and $1,000,000,000 of 4.914% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2036. Net proceeds were approximately $1,986,000,000 after underwriting discounts and estimated expenses.
The Notes were issued under a new Senior Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee, and sold to underwriters led by BofA Securities, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo pursuant to an effective S-3 shelf.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Forge Global Holdings, Inc. The company also released a press release and an investor presentation with supplemental details, provided as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
This disclosure was made via an 8-K and references accompanying materials for transaction information. Schwab’s listed securities include common stock (SCHW) and depositary shares tied to preferred stock series.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.
This notice is an administrative update that makes Schwab’s quarterly results publicly available through an accompanying press release. The filing also lists the company’s registered securities, including common stock (SCHW) and depositary shares for Series D and Series J preferred stock.