Operating Expenses

Regulatory fees and assessments

Charles Schwab Corporation Regulatory fees and assessments increased by 21.0% to $75.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.7%, from $89.00M to $75.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Regulatory fees and assessments shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects growth in regulated assets or deposits, or changes in industry-wide assessment rates.

Detailed definition

These are mandatory costs paid to government agencies, industry regulators, or insurance funds such as the FDIC to maint...

Peer comparison

Standard for banking and brokerage firms; peers with similar deposit profiles will have comparable assessment structures.

Metric ID: is_schw_regulatory_fees_and_assessments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$66.00M$64.00M$67.00M$68.00M$67.00M$65.00M$62.00M$83.00M$80.00M$114.00M$270.00M$125.00M$96.00M$88.00M$89.00M$89.00M$77.00M$59.00M$62.00M$75.00M
QoQ Change-3.0%+4.7%+1.5%-1.5%-3.0%-4.6%+33.9%-3.6%+42.5%+136.8%-53.7%-23.2%-8.3%+1.1%+0.0%-13.5%-23.4%+5.1%+21.0%
YoY Change+1.5%+1.6%-7.5%+22.1%+19.4%+75.4%+335.5%+50.6%+20.0%-22.8%-67.0%-28.8%-19.8%-33.0%-30.3%-15.7%
Range$59.00M$270.00M
CAGR+2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+18.8%
Median YoY Growth-3.0%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Investor Services$70.00M$62.00M$51.00M$54.00M$59.00M
Advisor Services$19.00M$15.00M$8.00M$8.00M$16.00M
Total$89.00M$77.00M$59.00M$62.00M$75.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's regulatory fees and assessments?
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported regulatory fees and assessments of $75.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Charles Schwab Corporation's regulatory fees and assessments changed year-over-year?
Charles Schwab Corporation's regulatory fees and assessments decreased by 15.7% year-over-year, from $89.00M to $75.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Charles Schwab Corporation's regulatory fees and assessments?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Charles Schwab Corporation's regulatory fees and assessments has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $275.00M to $287.00M.
What does regulatory fees and assessments mean?
Mandatory fees paid to regulatory bodies and insurance funds to operate legally.