Interactive Brokers Reports Record Q1 2025 Results, Announces Stock Split and Dividend Increase


Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.94 and adjusted EPS of $1.88. Net revenues reached $1.43 billion under GAAP and $1.40 billion on an adjusted basis, reflecting year-over-year increases of 19% and 15%, respectively. Net income available to common stockholders rose to $213 million from $175 million a year earlier.

The company’s Board approved a quarterly dividend hike from $0.25 to $0.32 per share and declared a four-for-one forward stock split. Shareholders of record on June 16, 2025, will receive additional shares on June 17, with split-adjusted trading beginning June 18.

Q1 highlights include a 36% increase in commission revenue to $514 million driven by higher trading volumes, including a 47% rise in stock trades, 25% in options, and 16% in futures. Net interest income grew 3% to $770 million on increased margin loans and customer balances. Other fees and services climbed 32% to $78 million, while execution, clearing, and distribution fees jumped 20% due to higher activity and regulatory costs.

Interactive Brokers’ customer base expanded significantly, with accounts rising 32% to 3.62 million and daily average revenue trades (DARTs) increasing 50% to 3.52 million. Customer equity reached $573.5 billion, up 23% year-over-year. The firm maintained an adjusted pretax margin of 73%.

Additionally, its currency diversification strategy contributed $127 million to comprehensive earnings, driven by a 0.75% appreciation in its proprietary GLOBAL currency basket.

CEO Thomas Peterffy highlighted the company’s strong capital position with $17.5 billion in total equity and emphasized ongoing investment in technology to support further growth and global client expansion.