Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Charles Schwab Corporation Property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 0.8% to $3.07B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.4%, from $3.28B to $3.07B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Property, plant and equipment, net shows relatively stable performance with a 1.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

Growth indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure and capacity, while a decline may suggest high depreciation rates outpacing capital expenditure.

Detailed definition

This represents the net book value of the company's physical infrastructure, including rail tracks, locomotives, rolling...

Peer comparison

The dominant asset category for all Class-1 railroads; essential for benchmarking asset intensity.

Metric ID: non_current_assets_property_plant_and_equipment_and_fina_e3effd

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.44B$3.71B$3.69B$3.58B$3.44B$3.34B$3.34B$3.28B$3.20B$3.14B$3.09B$3.07B
QoQ Change+7.9%-0.6%-2.9%-4.1%-2.8%-0.1%-1.9%-2.4%-1.9%-1.4%-0.8%
YoY Change+7.9%-0.6%-9.5%-8.6%-7.0%-6.1%-7.4%-6.4%
Range$3.07B$3.71B
CAGR-4.1%
Avg YoY Growth-4.7%
Median YoY Growth-6.7%
Current Streak10 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's property, plant and equipment, net?
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported property, plant and equipment, net of $3.07B in Q1 2026.
How has Charles Schwab Corporation's property, plant and equipment, net changed year-over-year?
Charles Schwab Corporation's property, plant and equipment, net decreased by 6.4% year-over-year, from $3.28B to $3.07B.
What is the long-term trend for Charles Schwab Corporation's property, plant and equipment, net?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Charles Schwab Corporation's property, plant and equipment, net has grown at a 1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.88B to $3.09B.
What does property, plant and equipment, net mean?
The net value of the company's physical assets like tracks, trains, and buildings after accounting for wear and tear.