Binah Capital Group Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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Binah Capital Group (NASDAQ: BCG) has released its Q2 2025 financial results, showing mixed performance with modest growth in key metrics. The company reported a 2% year-over-year revenue increase to $42 million and an 11% growth in Assets Under Management to $28 billion.

The financial services enterprise posted a net loss of $0.7 million, unchanged from the previous year, while EBITDA improved to $1.0 million from $0.6 million. Gross profit saw significant improvement, rising 21% to $8.8 million. The company maintained stable operating expenses at $42 million and reported $8.2 million in cash with $18.6 million in long-term debt.

Positive

• Assets Under Management (AuM) grew 11% year-over-year to $28 billion
• Gross profit increased 21% to $8.8 million
• EBITDA improved by 67% to $1.0 million from $0.6 million
• Total revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $42 million

Negative

• Continued net loss of $0.7 million
• High debt level of $18.6 million relative to $8.2 million cash position
• Operating expenses remain high at $42 million, consuming all revenue

Insights

Financial Analyst

Binah Capital showed modest growth with improving EBITDA despite continued net losses, suggesting early-stage operational improvements amid financial constraints.

Binah Capital Group's Q2 2025 results present a mixed financial picture with some positive operational signals. The 2% year-over-year revenue growth to $42 million is modest at best, barely keeping pace with typical inflation rates. More encouraging is the 11% growth in Assets Under Management to $28 billion, which provides a stronger foundation for future revenue generation as these assets typically yield management fees.

The company's gross profit improvement of 21% to $8.8 million is a significant bright spot, indicating better operational efficiency and potentially improved service mix. This efficiency gain is further evidenced by the EBITDA increase to $1.0 million from $0.6 million in the prior year.

However, the persistent net loss of $0.7 million remains concerning, suggesting the company still struggles with overall profitability despite operational improvements. With $8.2 million in cash against $18.6 million in long-term debt, Binah's debt-to-cash ratio exceeds 2:1, creating potential financial constraints if operational improvements don't accelerate.

The flat operating expenses at $42 million alongside growing revenue indicate management's focus on cost discipline, but also highlight that the company's entire revenue is currently being consumed by operating costs. This razor-thin margin structure leaves little room for unexpected challenges and suggests the business model still requires further optimization to achieve sustainable profitability.

- Grew Total Revenue 2% Year-over-Year to $42 Million -

- Assets Under Management (“AuM”) Increased 11% Year-over-Year to $28 Billion -

- Net Loss of $0.7 Million, Comparable to the Prior Year -

- Increased EBITDA* to $1.0 Million from $0.6 Million in the Prior Year -

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Binah Capital Group, Inc. (“Binah”, “Binah Capital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BCG; BCGWW), a diversified financial services enterprise that owns and operates a network of industry-leading firms empowering independent financial advisors, across brokerage, advisory, and insurance solutions, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

"We are pleased to report another strong performance this quarter, further demonstrating our advisor-centric platform built to power growth,” stated Craig Gould, Chief Executive Officer of Binah Capital Group. “Our second-quarter results reflect sustained momentum in our business model and disciplined execution of our strategy, with growth in both revenue and EBITDA. As we look ahead, our differentiated business model and strong execution capabilities position us well to capture the growth opportunities in front of us and create long-term shareholder value.”

Second Quarter 2025 Key Highlights

• Total advisory and brokerage assets in the second quarter grew 11% year-over-year to $28 billion.

• Total revenue increased 2% year-over-year to $42 million.

• Gross profit grew 21% to $8.8 million, compared to $7.3 million in the prior-year period.

• Total operating expenses were $42 million, consistent with the prior-year period.

• GAAP net loss of $0.7 million, comparable to the prior-year period.

• EBITDA^* increased to $1.0 million, compared to an EBITDA of $0.6 million in the prior year period.

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* Non-GAAP Financial Measures. EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation expense, amortization expense, interest expense, and income tax. See the section captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a detailed description and reconciliation of such Non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as required by Regulation G.

Liquidity and Capital

The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $8.2 million and outstanding long-term debt, net of unamortized issuance costs of $18.6 million as of June 30, 2025.

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* See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for additional information and a reconciliation to GAAP for all Non-GAAP metrics.

About Binah Capital Group

Binah Capital Group (“Binah Capital”, “Binah” or the “Company,”) is a financial services enterprise that owns and operates a network of industry-leading firms that empower independent financial advisors. As a national broker-dealer aggregator, Binah specializes in delivering value through its innovative hybrid-friendly model, making it an optimal platform for RIAs navigating today’s complex financial landscape. Binah’s portfolio companies are built to help advisors run, manage, and execute commission-based business seamlessly while providing best in class resources to support their advisory practice. We don’t just offer tools—we cultivate partnerships. Binah Capital Group stands alongside RIAs as a trusted ally, delivering the structure, flexibility, and cutting-edge solutions they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

For more, please visit: www.binahcap.com

Contact:

Binah Capital Investor Relations
ir@binahcap.com

Binah Capital Public Relations
media@binahcap.com

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, defined as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation expense, amortization, interest expense and income tax. The Company presents EBITDA because management believes that it can be a useful financial metric in understanding the Company’s earnings from operations. EBITDA is not a measure of the Company’s financial performance under GAAP or liquidity and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitations of EBITDA are that it excludes certain expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in our consolidated financial statements. In addition, EBITDA is subject to inherent limitations as these metrics reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded or included in determining EBITDA. A reconciliation of EBITDA to Net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, appears below.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended that are intended to be subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections and other applicable laws. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of Binah. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding: Binah’s financial and operational outlook; Binah’s operational and financial strategies, including planned growth initiatives and the benefits thereof, Binah’s ability to successfully effect those strategies, and the expected results therefrom. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” ‎‎”intend,” “anticipate,” “goals,” “prospects,” “will,” “would,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

While Binah believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. The factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to comply with supervisory and regulatory compliance obligations, the risk we may be held liable for misconduct by our advisors; poor performance of our investment products and services; our ability to effectively maintain and enhance our brand and reputation; our ability to expand and retain our customer base; our future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash; the risk that an increase in government regulation of the industries and markets in which we operate could negatively impact our business; the impact of worldwide and regional political, military or economic conditions, including declines in foreign currencies in relation to the value of the U.S. dollar, hyperinflation, devaluation and significant political or civil disturbances in international markets; and the effectiveness of Binah’s control environment, including the identification of control deficiencies.

These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties set forth in documents filed by Binah with ‎the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Annual ‎Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent ‎periodic reports. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Binah cautions you not to place undue reliance on the ‎forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Binah assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Binah does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Binah Capital Group Consolidated Balance Sheet

BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION JUNE 30, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Unaudited
	June 30, 2025				December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	8,170			$	8,486
Receivables, net:
Commission receivable		9,607				9,198
Due from clearing broker		938				873
Other		1,101				938
Property and equipment, net		454				599
Right of use assets		3,417				3,730
Intangible assets, net		846				1,021
Goodwill		39,839				39,839
Other assets		3,419				1,993
Total Assets	$	67,791			$	66,677
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	12,234			$	10,208
Commissions payable		11,709				11,468
Operating lease liabilities		3,528				3,820
Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $665 and $739 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively		18,620				19,561
Promissory notes-affiliates		5,313				5,442
Total Liabilities		51,404				50,499
Mezzanine Equity:
Redeemable Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001, 2,000,000 shares authorized, 1,590,000 and 1,555,000 shares outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024		15,300				14,947
Stockholders’ Equity and Members’ Equity:
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001, 500,000 shares authorized, 150,000 shares outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024		1,500				1,500
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 55,000,000 authorized, 16,602,460 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024		—				—
Additional paid-in-capital		22,613				22,984
Accumulated deficit		(22,874	)			(23,253	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(152	)			—
Total Stockholders’ Equity and Mezzanine Equity		16,387				16,178
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	67,791			$	66,677

Binah Capital Group Consolidated Statement of Operations

BINAH CAPITAL GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024 (in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,
	2025				2024				2025				2024
Revenues:
Revenue from Contracts with Customers:
Commissions		33,998				33,663			$	75,137			$	68,057
Advisory fees		6,627				6,320				13,542				12,004
Total Revenue from Contracts with Customers		40,625				39,983				88,679				80,061
Interest and other income		872				665				1,752				2,034
Total revenues		41,497				40,648				90,431				82,095
Expenses:
Commissions and fees		32,740				33,352				73,038				67,007
Employee compensation and benefits		4,926				3,594				9,277				7,051
Rent and occupancy		286				290				571				585
Professional fees		713				602				1,249				4,939
Technology fees		690				480				1,443				842
Interest		543				795				1,109				1,857
Depreciation and amortization		183				293				370				594
Other		1,977				1,765				2,480				1,187
Total expenses		42,058				41,171				89,537				84,062
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes		(561	)			(523	)			894				(1,967	)
Provision for income taxes		93				213				516				352
Net income (loss)	$	(654	)		$	(736	)		$	378			$	(2,319	)
Net income attributable to Legacy Wentworth Management Services LLC members		—				—				—				730
Net income (loss) attributable to Binah Capital Group, Inc.	$	(654	)		$	(736	)			378				(3,049	)
Net income (loss) per share basic and diluted	$	(0.04	)		$	(0.04	)		$	0.02			$	(0.18	)
Weighted average shares: basic and diluted		16,602				16,573				16,602				16,573

Binah Capital Group Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to EBITDA

EBITDA is non-GAAP financial measure. EBITDA is defined as net income plus interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. The Company presents EBITDA because management believes that it can be a useful financial metric in understanding the Company’s earnings from operations. EBITDA is not a measure of the Company’s financial performance under GAAP or liquidity and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP.

Below is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for the periods presented (in millions):

		For the three months ended								For the six months ended June 30,
EBITDA Reconciliation		2025				2024				2025				2024
Net income (loss)			(0.7	)			(0.7	)			0.4				(2.3	)
Interest expense			0.5				0.8				1.1				1.9
Share-based compensation			0.8				-				0.8				-
Provision for income taxes			0.1				0.2				0.5				0.4
Depreciation and amortization			0.2				0.3				0.4				0.6
EBITDA		$	1.0			$	0.6			$	3.2			$	0.5

FAQ

What were Binah Capital Group's (BCG) key financial results for Q2 2025?

BCG reported $42 million in revenue (up 2% YoY), $28 billion in AuM (up 11% YoY), and a net loss of $0.7 million. EBITDA improved to $1.0 million from $0.6 million year-over-year.

How much did Binah Capital's (BCG) Assets Under Management grow in Q2 2025?

BCG's Assets Under Management (AuM) grew 11% year-over-year to $28 billion in Q2 2025.

What is Binah Capital's (BCG) current debt and cash position as of Q2 2025?

As of June 30, 2025, BCG had $8.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $18.6 million in outstanding long-term debt (net of unamortized issuance costs).

How did Binah Capital's (BCG) operating expenses compare to revenue in Q2 2025?

BCG's operating expenses were $42 million, equal to their total revenue, remaining consistent with the prior-year period.

What was Binah Capital's (BCG) gross profit growth in Q2 2025?

BCG's gross profit grew 21% to $8.8 million, compared to $7.3 million in the prior-year period.