Interactive Brokers Surges to 282nd in Trading Volume with $360 Million Turnover

On July 15, 2025, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $360 million, marking a 36.91% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise in trading activity positioned IBKR as the 282nd most traded stock on the day.

Interactive Brokers is scheduled to release its second-quarter 2025 financial results on July 17, 2025, after the market closes. The company's first-quarter earnings for 2025 fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, primarily due to higher expenses. However, revenue growth, an increase in customer accounts, and a rise in Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) provided some support.

During the second quarter, Interactive Brokers implemented a four-for-one stock split, with trading commencing on a split-adjusted basis on June 18, 2025. The company is expected to report solid top and bottom-line growth, driven by substantial market volatility and heightened client activity due to concerns over tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter revenues is $1.33 billion, indicating an 8.5% year-over-year growth.

Client activity was robust during the second quarter, with major indexes experiencing extreme volatility due to the Trump administration’s tariff plans and their impact on the U.S. economy and the Fed’s monetary policy. This, along with strong DART numbers, is expected to support Interactive Brokers’ commission revenues. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for commission revenues is $486.8 million, indicating a 19.9% jump from the prior-year quarter.

Piper Sandler has increased its price target for Interactive Brokers from $45.50 to $65 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. This positive outlook reflects the market's confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.