The earnings call presented a largely positive outlook with record account growth, strong financial performance, increased dividends, and significant trading volume growth. However, challenges such as market volatility, a decline in margin loans, and M&A difficulties indicated some areas of concern.

Company Guidance

During the Interactive Brokers Group First Quarter 2025 earnings call, several key metrics were highlighted. The company reported a record addition of 279,000 new accounts, marking a 32% total account growth, with international accounts expanding at an even faster pace. Client credit balances reached a record $125.2 billion, a 19% increase, and client equity rose 23% to $573.5 billion compared to 2024, despite a 1% drop in market conditions. Commission revenues hit a record half a billion dollars, contributing to total net revenues, with options contract volumes up 25%, futures up 16%, and stock share volumes up 47%. The adjusted pretax profit margin was an industry-leading 74%, marking the eighth time it reached 70% or more. Interactive Brokers announced an increased quarterly dividend of 32 cents and a four-for-one stock split to enhance liquidity. The company remains open to M&A opportunities but noted the lack of suitable acquisitions at favorable prices. Additionally, the introduction of new products, such as Canadian savings accounts and additional cryptocurrencies, highlights the company's ongoing expansion and innovation efforts.

Record Account Growth

In Q1 2025, Interactive Brokers added 279,000 new accounts, marking a 32% total account growth, with faster growth internationally. This outpaced the previous record set during the meme stock phenomenon in Q1 2021.

Strong Financial Performance

Quarterly commission revenue reached a record half a billion dollars for the first time, with a pre-tax profit margin of 74%. The adjusted pre-tax margin reached 70% or more for the eighth time.

Increased Dividend and Stock Split

The company increased its quarterly dividend to 32 cents and announced a four-for-one stock split to enhance stock liquidity and affordability for shareholders.

Impressive Trading Volume Growth

Options contract volumes grew by 25%, futures by 16%, and stock share volumes by 47%. Overall trading volumes significantly outpaced industry growth.

Overnight Trading Volume Surge

Overnight trading volumes increased by 250% year-over-year, highlighting the expansion of trading hours and product offerings.

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IBKR Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 22, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.79 / -	1.76	―	―	―
Apr 15, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.92 / 1.88	1.64	14.63% (+0.24)	―
Jan 21, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.84 / 2.03	1.52	33.55% (+0.51)	―
Oct 15, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.82 / 1.75	1.55	12.90% (+0.20)	―
Jul 16, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.74 / 1.76	1.32	33.33% (+0.44)	―
Apr 16, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.63 / 1.64	1.35	21.48% (+0.29)	―
Jan 16, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.53 / 1.52	1.3	16.92% (+0.22)	―
Oct 17, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.51 / 1.55	1.08	43.52% (+0.47)	―
Jul 18, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.40 / 1.32	0.84	57.14% (+0.48)	―
Apr 18, 2023	2023 (Q1)	1.41 / 1.35	0.82	64.63% (+0.53)	―

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IBKR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 15, 2025	$173.43	$157.90	-8.95%
Jan 21, 2025	$192.59	$209.52	+8.79%
Oct 15, 2024	$152.59	$146.41	-4.05%
Jul 16, 2024	$123.10	$122.82	-0.23%

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