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The Charles Schwab Corporation

Stage 3 · Topping · week 2

As of Oct 22, 2026, Charles Schwab is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in week 2 (since Oct 9, 2026). It closed at $91.44, 19.5% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody… More about the company

$91.44
-0.17% today
$158B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Topping: the uptrend is tiring

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 16w
S2 21w
S2 22w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S1 6w → S4 10w → S1 1w → S2 13w → S3 1w → S2 16w → S3 6w → S4 7w → S1 5w → S2 21w → S3 4w → S2 22w → S3 9w → S2 11w → S3 5w → S4 12w → S1 3w → S2 10w → S3 2w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 19 stage runs.

SCHW among Capital Markets22nd of 95 by relative strength

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#StockStageRS1M
1MTCStage 2 · wk 299−21.8%
2TOPStage 2 · wk 1698+7.5%
3MRXStage 2 · wk 2896−4.3%
4VIRTStage 3 · wk 592+6.1%
5XPStage 2 · wk 492+40.6%
6OPYStage 2 · wk 4187−11.5%
7GOLDStage 1 · wk 286−11.1%
8XRPNStage 2 · wk 2886+46.3%
…22SCHWStage 3 · wk 252−8.1%
vs 52W High
-19.5%
$85.10 lo$113.65 hi
19.5% below 52W high, weakening from peak
The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.
Stage Maturity
Week 2
1w13w26w
Week 2, early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
-6.2%
200 DMA: $97.52 · sloping down
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
1.05x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-8.1%
3M
-10.1%
6M
+3.5%
YTD
-9.1%
1Y
-2.6%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-05-15
8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-12-05.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.05x
2026-10-21S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-20S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.23x
2026-10-19S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.54x
2026-10-16S3
Wk 2 · Vol 1.74x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 1 · Vol 2.37x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 1 · Vol 1.70x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.89x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.60x
2026-10-09S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.83x
2026-10-08S2
Wk 10 · Vol 0.84x
2026-10-07S2
Wk 10 · Vol 0.91x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$103.05
200 DMA
$97.52
52W High
$113.65
52W Low
$85.10
5D Low
$89.58
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$99.10
60d High
$113.65
120d High
$113.65
250d High
$113.65
Next resistance
+8.4%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
15.6
Forward 11.7
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+28.6%
Revenue +16.9%
ROE
+21.1%
Profit margin +39.3%
Dividend Yield
1.40%
P/B 3.1

Charles Schwab: quick answers

What stage is Charles Schwab in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Charles Schwab (SCHW) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 9, 2026 and is in week 2. What the four stages mean

Is Charles Schwab in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Charles Schwab is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 6.2% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is Charles Schwab from its 52-week high?

Charles Schwab closed at $91.44 on Oct 22, 2026, 19.5% below its 52-week high of $113.65. Its 52-week low is $85.10.

How has Charles Schwab performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Charles Schwab is down 2.6% over the past year and down 9.1% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Charles Schwab in?

Charles Schwab is in the Capital Markets industry, part of the Financials sector.

About this companyFinancials· Capital Markets

The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a savings and loan holding company that provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. It offers brokerage accounts with equity and fixed income trading, margin lending, options trading, futures and forex trading, and cash management capabilities, including money market funds, and certificates of deposit; third-party mutual funds through the Mutual Fund Marketplace and Mutual Fund OneSource service, as well as mutual fund trading and clearing services to broker-dealers; exchange-traded funds; advisory solutions for managed portfolios, separately managed accounts, customized personal advice for tailored portfolios, specialized planning, and full-time portfolio management; banking products comprising checking and savings accounts, first lien residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and pledged asset lines; and trust custody services, personal trust reporting services, and administrative trustee services. It provides digital and software based trading platforms; research tools, and multichannel support, real-time market data, options trading; equity compensation plan sponsors full-service recordkeeping for stock plans, stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights; retirement plan services; mutual fund clearing services; and advisor services, including interactive tools and educational content. The Company operates through branch offices. The Charles Schwab Corporation was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.

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