Form 4: Schwab Co-Chairman Gifts 61,388 Shares
Insider Transaction Report
Walter W. Bettinger, Co-Chairman of Charles Schwab Corp., reported gifting 61,388 shares of common stock.
Summary
- Walter W. Bettinger, Co-Chairman and Director of Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW), reported a disposition of 61,388 shares of common stock.
- The transaction occurred on November 10, 2025, and was coded as a gift (G) with a price of $0 per share.
- Following this transaction, beneficial ownership includes 529,346 shares indirectly held by a Family Trust, 4,073 shares indirectly held by ESPP, 6,677.621 shares indirectly held by ESOP, 2,379.7757 shares indirectly held by a Spouse, and 176.1192 shares indirectly held by a Spouse as Trustee.
- The ESOP share count of 6,677.621 is based on a plan statement as of November 11, 2025.
- The shares held indirectly by a Spouse include 6.7408 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a gift of shares by a key executive, which is a neutral event for company operations but represents a reduction in direct insider ownership. It does not indicate a change in the company's fundamental performance.
Positives
- The transaction was a gift, not a sale for cash, which may be viewed differently than an open market sale by an insider.
Negatives
- The transaction reduces the direct beneficial ownership of a key executive.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Related Party Transactions
- Indirect beneficial ownership includes shares held by a Family Trust and a Spouse (individually and as Trustee).
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: A slight reduction in direct insider ownership, but the shares were gifted rather than sold on the open market.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Date of disposition of 61,388 shares of common stock by gift. |
| 11/11/2025 | Date as of which ESOP plan statement information is based. |
| 11/13/2025 | Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact. |
Recommendation
holdThe Form 4 reports a gift of shares by a Co-Chairman, which is a routine insider transaction and does not provide sufficient information to alter an investment recommendation for Charles Schwab Corp. The transaction is not indicative of a change in the company's fundamental performance or outlook.
Keywords
Charles Schwab Corp, SCHW, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, Walter W. Bettinger, Beneficial Ownership
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