IBG, Inc.(US:IBKR) ZACKS·2025-10-17 17:10Core Insights - Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with adjusted earnings per share of 57 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents, reflecting a 42.5% increase from the prior-year quarter [1][9] Financial Performance - Total GAAP net revenues for the quarter reached $1.66 billion, marking a 21.2% year-over-year increase, while adjusted net revenues were $1.61 billion, up 21.3% [4] - Non-interest expenses decreased by 24.8% year over year to $343 million, primarily due to reductions in most expense components [5] - Net income available to common shareholders on a GAAP basis was $263 million or 59 cents per share, up from $184 million or 42 cents per share in the prior-year quarter [2][3] Customer Metrics - Total customer daily average revenue trades (DARTs) surged 33.8% year over year to 3.62 million, exceeding the estimate of 3.27 million [6] - Customer accounts grew by 32.3% from the previous year to 4,127,000, surpassing the prediction of 3,720,000 [6] Capital Position - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $92.6 billion, up from $68.1 billion as of December 31, 2024 [7] - Total assets increased to $200.2 billion from $150.1 billion, and total equity rose to $19.5 billion from $16.6 billion [7] Strategic Outlook - The company is expected to benefit from its proprietary software development, expansion in emerging markets, and a broad product suite, although rising expenses and geopolitical risks present challenges [8]