Operating Expenses

Other expenses

Charles Schwab Corporation Other expenses decreased by 6.3% to $222.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.0%, from $244.00M to $222.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Other expenses shows an upward trend with a 2.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal rising administrative overhead or unforeseen operational costs, while a decrease suggests improved cost discipline.

Detailed definition

This category captures miscellaneous operating costs that do not fit into primary expense classifications like personnel...

Peer comparison

Large regional banks typically maintain this as a small percentage of total noninterest expense; high levels may indicate poor expense management.

Metric ID: operating_expenses_other_expenses

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$355.00M$140.00M$143.00M$156.00M$187.00M$187.00M$184.00M$182.00M$180.00M$173.00M$386.00M$186.00M$249.00M$259.00M$243.00M$244.00M$247.00M$240.00M$237.00M$222.00M
QoQ Change-60.6%+2.1%+9.1%+19.9%+0.0%-1.6%-1.1%-1.1%-3.9%+123.1%-51.8%+33.9%+4.0%-6.2%+0.4%+1.2%-2.8%-1.3%-6.3%
YoY Change-47.3%+33.6%+28.7%+16.7%-3.7%-7.5%+109.8%+2.2%+38.3%+49.7%-37.0%+31.2%-0.8%-7.3%-2.5%-9.0%
Range$140.00M$386.00M
CAGR-9.4%
Avg YoY Growth+12.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Investor Services$202.00M$209.00M$207.00M$188.00M$184.00M
Advisor Services$42.00M$38.00M$33.00M$49.00M$38.00M
Total$244.00M$247.00M$240.00M$237.00M$222.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's other expenses?
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported other expenses of $222.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Charles Schwab Corporation's other expenses changed year-over-year?
Charles Schwab Corporation's other expenses decreased by 9.0% year-over-year, from $244.00M to $222.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Charles Schwab Corporation's other expenses?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Charles Schwab Corporation's other expenses has grown at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $876.00M to $968.00M.
What does other expenses mean?
Miscellaneous operating costs that fall outside of primary expense categories.