Interactive Brokers Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) reported April's performance metrics, showing 2.204 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs), a 1% increase year-over-year but a 10% decrease month-over-month. Client equity stood at $324.5 billion, down 6% from last year and 9% from March. However, client margin loan balances rose to $46.8 billion, a 4% annual increase, with credit balances at $91.2 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. The company now has 1.85 million client accounts, reflecting a 36% annual growth.

Interactive Brokers has appointed Jill Bright as an independent director, effective immediately. With over 30 years of experience, Bright has held significant roles at Sotheby’s, LionTree LLC, and Condé Nast. She is recognized for her expertise in human capital management and organizational effectiveness. This appointment aims to enhance the board's diversity and strengthen the company's governance. Founder and Chairman Thomas Peterffy expressed confidence in Bright's contributions, emphasizing the strategic importance of her background in HR.

Interactive Brokers Group reported GAAP diluted EPS of $0.74 for Q1 2022, down from $1.16 a year ago. Adjusted EPS was $0.82 versus $0.98 in the prior year. Net revenues fell by 28% to $645 million compared to $893 million in Q1 2021. Commission revenue decreased 15% to $349 million, while net interest income declined 8% to $282 million. Customer accounts surged 36% to 1.81 million, and customer equity rose 8% to $355.9 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share.

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) will release its first quarter financial results on April 19, 2022, at 4:00 pm ET. The announcement will be available on their website. A conference call will follow at 4:30 pm ET for discussion regarding the results. Interested parties can join the call by dialing 877-324-1965 (U.S.) or 631-291-4512 (international) approximately ten minutes prior. Additionally, the call will be accessible as an audio webcast through the Investor Relations section of the Interactive Brokers website.

Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) announced its March performance metrics, revealing a 2.456 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs), down 18% compared to last year. However, ending client equity rose to $355.9 billion, marking an 8% increase year-over-year. Ending margin loan balances increased 14% to $48.2 billion, while client credit balances hit $92.5 billion, up 9%. The company also recorded 1.81 million client accounts, up 36% year-over-year. Notably, the mark-to-market loss on U.S. government securities was $29.3 million for the quarter.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) announced the 'Women Investing for IMPACT' webinar on March 24, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. This event aims to feature female leaders in business and finance, highlighting their influence in impact investing during Women’s History Month. Moderated by Elaine Mandelbaum, the discussion will explore topics such as values-driven companies and societal inequalities. Attendees can register through the provided link and use the IMPACT app to align investments with personal values.

Interactive Brokers has launched IBKR GlobalTrader, a mobile app designed for global investors to trade stocks across over 80 exchanges in North America, Europe, and Asia. The app offers easy account setup, low trading costs with commissions starting at USD 0.0035 per share, and the ability to trade in 23 currencies. Features include fractional shares, crypto trading, and free educational resources via IBKR Campus. This user-friendly platform caters to both novice and experienced traders, aiming to enhance global market access.

Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) reported February metrics showing 2.499 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs), a 32% decrease year-over-year and a 5% decline month-over-month. Client equity rose to $348.5 billion, up 6% from last year but down 1% from January. Margin loan balances grew 17% year-over-year to $49.2 billion, though they decreased 2% from the previous month. Client accounts increased 39% year-over-year to 1.76 million. The average commission per cleared order stood at $2.51. Global currency valuation increased slightly by 0.04% in February.