OTC Markets Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, achieving record gross revenues of $111.1 million, up 1% from 2023. The company's operating income decreased 1% to $32.2 million, with an operating profit margin of 29.9%. Net income declined 1% to $27.4 million, resulting in GAAP diluted EPS of $2.26.

Key highlights include: $29.5 million returned to shareholders through dividends ($26.6M) and share repurchases ($2.9M); 567 OTCQX and 1,050 OTCQB companies at year-end; and 43 companies graduating to national securities exchanges. The company announced plans to launch OTCID Basic Reporting Market in July 2025, introduced OTC Overnight trading for OTC equity securities, and launched MOON ATS for overnight trading in NMS securities.

Q4 2024 showed improvement with gross revenues of $28.5 million (+3% YoY), while operating income remained flat at $8.8 million. The company declared a Q1 2025 dividend of $0.18 per share and authorized a new stock buyback program for up to 300,000 shares.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Kootenay Silver (TSX-V: KTN; OTCQX: KOOYF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market on March 12, 2025.

The exploration company will trade under the symbol 'KOOYF', with U.S. investors able to access financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com. The upgrade to OTCQX requires companies to meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws while allowing international exchange-listed companies to use their home market reporting for U.S. information disclosure.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (OTCQX: BCOW), the holding company for PyraMax Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company, previously listed on NASDAQ, commenced trading on the OTCQX under the symbol 'BCOW' on March 10, 2025.

The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined requirements, while maintaining transparency for investors. Companies must meet strict financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws to qualify. Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc. served as the corporate broker for the transition.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has scheduled its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results announcement for March 12, 2025, after U.S. market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast on March 13, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results in detail.

Interested participants can access the webcast presentation online, with replay available until March 12, 2026. Those planning to participate in the Q&A session should register in advance to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN. The company will make the Annual Report, earnings release, call transcript, and management presentation available on their investor relations website.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that White Pearl Technology Group AB has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol 'WPTGF'. The company, which specializes in digital transformation solutions and is currently listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm (WPTG), commenced trading on February 28, 2025.

The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets, allowing them to use their home market reporting to make information available in the U.S. Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance to qualify.

CEO Marco Marangoni stated this milestone aligns with their growth strategy, enhancing visibility among U.S. investors and enabling North American trading in local currency, supporting their shareholder base diversification efforts.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Perimeter Medical Imaging AI has upgraded from the Pink® market to the OTCQX® Best Market, now trading under the symbol 'PYNKF'. The company, which is also listed on TSX-V as PINK, is a commercial stage medical technology company that met OTCQX's high financial standards, corporate governance requirements, and securities law compliance.

The upgrade is strategically significant as many of Perimeter's shareholders are U.S.-based, and the United States is the primary target market for their S-Series OCT system and upcoming AI-enabled B-Series product. CEO Adrian Mendes stated this move should increase visibility and help expand their U.S. shareholder base.

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: LICYF), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, has transitioned from the New York Stock Exchange to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market as of February 27, 2025. The move is expected to reduce costs while maintaining access to U.S. capital markets.

The company, which previously traded on NYSE, must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and comply with securities laws to qualify for OTCQX trading. Li-Cycle is currently focused on securing funding for its Rochester Hub project and meeting conditions for the first advance under its U.S. Department of Energy loan facility.

OTC Markets Group announced that PINEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES GROUP PLC, a cloud-based dealer management software provider, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. The company upgraded from the Pink® market and began trading under the symbol "PINWF" on February 25, 2025.

The OTCQX Market provides transparent trading for U.S. investors, with streamlined standards allowing internationally-listed companies to use their home market reporting. To qualify, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance.

CEO Bill Berman highlighted that this move makes it easier for U.S. investors to purchase shares in Pinewood Automotive Intelligence™. The platform operates in 21 countries, partners with over 50 manufacturers, and offers real-time solutions for automotive retail challenges. Berman noted that their partnership with Lithia, a major U.S. automotive dealer group, strengthens their investment proposition.

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that ZRCN Inc. (OTCQX: ZRCN), a manufacturer of digitally-enabled hand-tools, has qualified and begun trading on the OTCQX® Best Market under the symbol 'ZRCN'. The OTCQX Market provides companies with cost-effective access to U.S. capital markets through streamlined requirements while ensuring transparent trading for investors.

Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate securities law compliance to qualify for OTCQX trading. ZRCN's CEO John Stauss highlighted this milestone as supporting their mission for global growth and enhanced investor accessibility in the high-tech construction tool and electronic device industries.