Interactive Brokers IBKR Soars 4.98% on Earnings Beat

Interactive Brokers Group's stock surged 4.98% in pre-market trading on July 18, 2025, driven by strong second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations.

Interactive Brokers reported a 20.3% increase in revenue for the second quarter, reaching $1.48 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in client trading activities, with commission income surging by 27% to $516 million. The increase in commission income was fueled by a 31% rise in stock trading volumes, a 24% increase in options trading, and an 18% growth in futures trading.

The company's net interest income also grew by 9% to $860 million, bolstered by a one-time tax benefit of $26 million. Despite a 9% decrease in other fees and service income, the pre-tax profit margin remained stable at 75%, reflecting the company's consistent operational efficiency. General and administrative expenses increased by 17%, mainly due to higher advertising expenditures.

Interactive Brokers declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on September 12. The company's client base expanded significantly, with the number of client accounts growing by 32% to 3.87 million, and client equity increasing by 34% to $664.6 billion. The daily average revenue trades (DARTs) surged by 49% to 3.55 million, while client credit grew by 34% to $143.7 billion, and client margin loans increased by 18% to $65.1 billion.

Following the release of the financial report, Interactive Brokers' stock price surged by 4.5% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor confidence in the company's strong performance and future prospects. The company's ability to capitalize on increased client trading activities and maintain operational efficiency positions it well for continued growth in the coming quarters.