IBG, Inc.(US:IBKR) ZACKSยท2025-01-15 15:20Core Viewpoint - Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) is expected to report strong quarterly earnings and revenue growth, with earnings per share projected at $1.81, a 19.1% increase year-over-year, and revenues forecasted at $1.33 billion, reflecting a 17.1% increase compared to the same period last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.8%, indicating analysts' positive reassessment of their initial forecasts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [3]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts project 'Customer Statistics - Total Accounts' to reach 3.2 million, up from 2.56 million in the same quarter last year [5]. - The consensus estimate for 'Average interest-earning assets' is $138.37 billion, compared to $121.52 billion reported in the same quarter of the previous year [5]. - 'Customer Statistics - Cleared Customers - Commission per Cleared Commissionable Order' is expected to be $2.81, down from $3.19 a year ago [6]. - 'Customer Statistics - Customer Equity' is projected to reach $546.27 billion, an increase from $426 billion year-over-year [6]. Revenue Components - 'Other fees and services' are expected to reach $63.07 million, compared to $55 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Commissions' are projected at $456.68 million, up from $348 million a year ago [7]. - 'Total net interest income' is forecasted to be $822.41 million, compared to $730 million in the previous year [8]. - 'Interest income' is expected to reach $1.77 billion, compared to $1.70 billion reported in the same quarter last year [8]. Market Performance - Shares of Interactive Brokers have shown a return of +2.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -3.3% change, indicating a potential outperformance in the near future [8].