Everything Is Going Charles Schwab's Way Since Its Crash Last Year. Is It Still a Value-Stock Buy?
Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) has had a difficult go of it in the higher interest rate environment. Since the Federal Reserve began raising rates amid inflationary pressures in March 2022, Schwab has seen significant deposit outflows, leading the company to tap the Federal Home Lending Bank (FHLB) and other resources to smooth outflows.
Over recent months, the deposit outflows at Schwab have slowed, and the fourth quarter showed more of the same. With the stock up 37% from its low last May and the prospect of interest rate cuts in 2024 on the table, is Schwab's stock still a buy?
Charles Schwab has delivered solid returns for investors for decades thanks to its limited credit exposure and cost-efficient business model. The financial services company has historically relied on low-cost deposits that have led to a solid return on equity above its peer averages.
Source Fool.com
