Zacks Research Issues Positive Estimate for IBKR Earnings

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Interactive Brokers Group in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the financial services provider will earn $1.82 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.74. The consensus estimate for Interactive Brokers Group’s current full-year earnings is $7.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Interactive Brokers Group’s Q2 2025 earnings at $1.72 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.05 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.81 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.84 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.29 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.52 EPS.

IBKR has been the subject of a number of other reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on shares of Interactive Brokers Group from $190.00 to $195.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 13th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Interactive Brokers Group from $224.00 to $231.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Citigroup upped their target price on Interactive Brokers Group from $180.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Interactive Brokers Group from $171.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $210.00 price objective (up from $200.00) on shares of Interactive Brokers Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Interactive Brokers Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $204.13.

Interactive Brokers Group Stock Up 3.9 %

Shares of NASDAQ IBKR opened at $230.20 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $97.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 0.89. Interactive Brokers Group has a 52 week low of $98.07 and a 52 week high of $235.29. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $194.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $162.17.

Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.22. Interactive Brokers Group had a return on equity of 5.00% and a net margin of 9.25%. The firm had revenue of $1.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.37 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.52 earnings per share. Interactive Brokers Group’s revenue was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Interactive Brokers Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 14th. Investors of record on Friday, February 28th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.43%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 28th. Interactive Brokers Group’s payout ratio is 14.16%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Interactive Brokers Group

In other Interactive Brokers Group news, Director Jill Bright bought 135 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 31st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $219.51 per share, for a total transaction of $29,633.85. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 2,476 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $543,506.76. This trade represents a 5.77 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 3.21% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Interactive Brokers Group

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Contravisory Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Interactive Brokers Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. SRH Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Interactive Brokers Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Interactive Brokers Group by 66.4% in the 4th quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 178 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in shares of Interactive Brokers Group by 90.7% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 185 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 88 shares during the period. Finally, Rialto Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Interactive Brokers Group during the 4th quarter worth $33,000. 23.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Interactive Brokers Group Company Profile

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc operates as an automated electronic broker worldwide. The company engages in the execution, clearance, and settlement of trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), precious metals, and cryptocurrencies.