BGC Q2 Earnings Rise 52.9%, Revenue Up 42.3% YoY

BGC Group reported Q2 earnings of $57.545 million, up 52.9% YoY, with revenue growth of 42.3% to $784 million. Adjusted earnings per share increased to $0.31 from $0.23 last year. The company expects Q3 revenues to be between $715-$765 million and pre-tax adjusted earnings of $150-$165 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share has been declared.

BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGC) has announced its second-quarter (Q2) 2025 financial results, showcasing robust growth across various segments. The company reported a 52.9% year-over-year (YoY) increase in earnings to $57.545 million, with revenue growing by 42.3% to $784.0 million. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.31 from $0.23 in the prior year [1].

The quarterly results highlight strong performance in foreign exchange (FX) revenues, which increased by 21.9% to $108.5 million. This growth was driven by a significant rise in FX options and emerging market currencies. Across all segments, BGC Group achieved record quarterly revenues of $784.0 million, marking a 42.3% increase compared to the previous year. Excluding over-the-counter (OTC) revenues, the company reported $665.7 million in revenues, a 20.9% increase and a new quarterly record [1].

Revenue growth was particularly notable in the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions, with increases of 50.3%, 40.3%, and 17.4%, respectively. The company's pre-tax adjusted earnings reached $173.6 million, a 38% increase from the year-ago period. Post-tax adjusted earnings amounted to $153.7 million, a 34% increase, resulting in post-tax adjusted EPS of $0.31, a 34.8% improvement [1].

Looking ahead, BGC Group expects Q3 revenues to be between $715 million and $765 million, with pre-tax adjusted earnings projected to be in the range of $150 million to $165 million. The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly qualified cash dividend of $0.02 per share, payable on September 3, 2025, to Class A and Class B common stockholders of record as of August 20, 2025 [1].

Co-Chief Executive Officer Sean Windeatt commented, "We delivered historic results, generating record revenues of $784 million, a 42 percent increase versus last year. Excluding OTC, revenues grew by 21 percent, surpassing last quarter’s record revenues. We continue to gain market share in the ECS and financial markets with strong growth across all asset classes and geographies. BGC is now the world’s largest ECS broker" [1].

References:
[1] https://fxnewsgroup.com/forex-news/institutional/bgc-group-registers-21-9-y-y-in-fx-revenues-in-q2-2025/
[2] https://www.rttnews.com/3560439/bgc-q2-profit-climbs-52-9.aspx