Operating Expenses
Professional fees
Charles Schwab Corporation Professional fees decreased by 11.9% to $303.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $269.00M to $303.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Professional fees shows an upward trend with a 4.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
A significant increase may indicate high levels of M&A activity, litigation, or complex restructuring efforts.
Detailed definition
Encompasses payments made to third-party service providers, including legal counsel, accounting firms, and management co...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense line item found in the SG&A section of the income statement.
Metric ID:
professional_feesHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $247.00M | $250.00M | $271.00M | $244.00M | $258.00M | $264.00M | $266.00M | $258.00M | $272.00M | $275.00M | $253.00M | $241.00M | $259.00M | $256.00M | $297.00M | $269.00M | $291.00M | $293.00M | $344.00M | $303.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.2% | +8.4% | -10.0% | +5.7% | +2.3% | +0.8% | -3.0% | +5.4% | +1.1% | -8.0% | -4.7% | +7.5% | -1.2% | +16.0% | -9.4% | +8.2% | +0.7% | +17.4% | -11.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +4.5% | +5.6% | -1.8% | +5.7% | +5.4% | +4.2% | -4.9% | -6.6% | -4.8% | -6.9% | +17.4% | +11.6% | +12.4% | +14.5% | +15.8% | +12.6% |
Range$241.00M – $344.00M
CAGR+4.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.3%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor Services | $214.00M | $231.00M | $235.00M | $273.00M | $249.00M |
| Advisor Services | $55.00M | $60.00M | $58.00M | $71.00M | $54.00M |
| Total | $269.00M | $291.00M | $293.00M | $344.00M | $303.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Charles Schwab Corporation's professional fees?
- Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported professional fees of $303.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Charles Schwab Corporation's professional fees changed year-over-year?
- Charles Schwab Corporation's professional fees increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $269.00M to $303.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Charles Schwab Corporation's professional fees?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Charles Schwab Corporation's professional fees has grown at a 4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $994.00M to $1.20B.
- What does professional fees mean?
- The total cost of external legal, accounting, and consulting services.