BlackRock, Inc., the world’s largest asset manager, has reported a highly successful third quarter for 2024, marked by strong financial growth. The firm’s total assets under management (AUM) surged to a record $11.5 trillion, driven by $221 billion in net inflows during the quarter. This represents a significant year-over-year increase of $2.4 trillion in AUM, showcasing BlackRock's continued leadership in the asset management industry.
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Charles Schwab Reports Strong First Quarter 2024 Results, Record Client Assets
WESTLAKE, Texas, April 15, 2024 – The Charles Schwab Corporation announced robust financial results for the first quarter of 2024 today, signaling sustained growth and expanded profitability. The company reported first-quarter net revenues of $4.7 billion, a 6% increase over the previous quarter. Net income for the quarter was $1.4 billion, translating to diluted earnings per common share of $0.68. Adjusted for specific costs, net income and EPS stood at $1.5 billion and $0.74, respectively.
Key Financial Highlights
- Core Net New Assets: Schwab experienced a significant influx of new assets, with $96 billion in core net new assets during the quarter, including $45 billion in March alone.
- Total Client Assets: The firm’s total client assets reached a new high of $9.1 trillion, marking a 20% increase year-over-year.
- Profit Margins: The GAAP pre-tax profit margin was reported at 37.9%, with an adjusted margin of 40.9%.
Leadership Commentary
Walt Bettinger, Co-Chairman and CEO, highlighted the company's client-centric approach: "Against an improved macroeconomic backdrop, clients entrusted us with $96 billion in core net new assets. Solid investor engagement contributed to over 1 million new brokerage account openings during the quarter."
The company also saw significant growth in its modern wealth solutions, with net inflows to managed investing solutions totaling $14 billion, up 60% from the prior year. This growth was led by the Schwab Wealth Advisory™, which experienced record inflows.
Financial Performance Analysis
- Net Interest Margin: Expanded by 13 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 2.02%.
- Asset Management Fees: Increased by 21% over the previous year to a record $1.3 billion.
- Client Engagement: Trading volume and margin balances rose by 15% and 9%, respectively, from the previous quarter.
Peter Crawford, CFO, noted the effectiveness of the company's diversified operating model, "Our balanced approach to expense management helped enable pre-tax profit margins to expand sequentially while continuing to make investments to support long-term growth."
Capital and Balance Sheet Management
The company's Tier 1 Leverage Ratio stood at 8.8%, with an adjusted ratio of 5.3%. These figures underscore Schwab's solid capital position and robust balance sheet management.
Recognitions and Achievements
- Schwab was recognized as the Best Investing Platform Overall by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
- Ameritrade, now part of Schwab, ranked #1 in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study, with Schwab securing the second spot.
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