Interactive Brokers Group, IncNasdaq: IBKR
Financials · Investment Banking & Brokerage
$80.56
+1.33%
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Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Interactive Brokers reported record Q1 2026 earnings and announced overnight trading on IBKR Eos ATS for ETFs with 23.5-hour daily access
IBKR delivered record Q1 2026 net revenues and profits driven by higher trading volumes, commissions, and net interest income plus rising client accounts. The company launched Overnight Trading Hours on IBKR Eos ATS enabling clients to trade select U.S. ETFs 23.5 hours daily (5 days/week). IBKR also introduced AI-generated news summaries at no additional cost and expanded crypto holdings transfer capabilities. BMO Capital raised price target from $80 to $93 on April 22. At the April 23 annual shareholder meeting, all director nominees passed with substantial majorities. A director insider sold 26,000 shares on April 28. Shares remain strong with +90.6% 12-month return.
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13 daysApr 30Interactive Brokers Q1 2026 results beat with record net revenues and 31% account growth to 4.75MPositive▶
Interactive Brokers reported solid first-quarter 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.67 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.60 in line with expectations. The company achieved outstanding 31% annual growth in customer accounts to 4.75 million. Record net revenues were underpinned by strong client trading activity. Earnings per share for the trailing twelve months grew by 23.4%, with last quarter showing 30.3% year-over-year EPS growth. At its annual meeting on April 23, 2026, shareholders elected ten directors to the board. Average EPS estimates for the next fiscal year were adjusted upward by 13.85% over the last three months. According to 7 analysts, the average rating is Strong Buy with a 12-month price target of $84.0, representing a 9% increase.
Apr 29Interactive Brokers Q1 2026 EPS beats at 60c vs 57c consensus, but revenue misses $1.68B guidance with $1.64BNeutral▶
Interactive Brokers reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.60 beating consensus of $0.57 by 3c, though revenue of $1.64 billion missed expectations of $1.68 billion. Quarterly revenue up 17% year-over-year. Company reported record Q1 2026 net revenues and profits supported by higher trading volumes, commission and net interest income, and rising client accounts with 32% growth in retail and institutional accounts YoY. Raised quarterly dividend to 8.75c from 8c. Jefferies lowered target to $81 from $91; BMO Capital raised to $93 from $80. Consensus rating Strong Buy with target $84 (+9.02%).
Apr 16Interactive Brokers reaches 52-week high; Q1 2026 earnings announcement set for April 21 at 4:00 p.m. ETPositive▶
Interactive Brokers Group reached a new 52-week high on April 15, with stock trading as high as $79.71. IBKR announced Q1 2026 financial results will be released on April 21 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. The company has reported year-over-year gains in daily average revenue trades, client equity, and client accounts, along with new crypto trading features. Barclays raised price target to $85 from $83 with overweight rating on April 8. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated coverage with market perform rating and $75 price target on April 8.
Apr 14Barclays raises IBKR PT to $85 on strong 32% account growth momentumPositive▶
32% account growth with 79% margins. Barclays raised PT to $85 Overweight. Strong bullish momentum.
Apr 13Interactive Brokers Q1 2026 earnings due April 21; strong 32% account growth anticipatedPositive▶
Interactive Brokers will announce Q1 2026 results on April 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Company reported 32% year-over-year account growth with new crypto trading features launched March 25. Stock closed at $67.74 with market cap of $120.78B. Eight of ten analysts carry buy/outperform ratings with mean price target of $78.30 implying 10% upside.
Apr 10Interactive Brokers expanded crypto trading in Europe; Q1 2026 earnings April 21.Neutral▶
Interactive Brokers will announce Q1 2026 results on April 21. Expanded crypto-asset trading to European Economic Area. Jefferies lowered price target to $81 from $91. Barclays reaffirmed Buy rating. Goldman Sachs raised target to $89 from $87. 8 analysts maintain Strong Buy consensus with $80.56 average target.
Apr 9Interactive Brokers Records March Growth; Jefferies Adjusts Price TargetNeutral▶
Interactive Brokers Group reported record March 2026 daily average revenue trades of 4.329M (up 25% YoY), though down 1% from February. Jefferies lowered price target to $81 from $91 while maintaining Buy. Company expanded crypto-asset trading in EU markets. Strong Q3 2025 performance with $1.655B revenues and 79% pre-tax margin.
Apr 8IBKR adds Chainlink, Avalanche, Sui to trading platform; Q1 earnings April 21.Mixed▶
Interactive Brokers announced April 8 launch of three new cryptocurrency tokens (LINK, AVAX, SUI). Q1 2026 earnings call April 21. Jefferies lowered target from $91 to $81 on April 6. Q4 2025 beat: EPS $0.65 (+10.17%), record $6B+ annual revenues.
Apr 7Interactive Brokers launches crypto trading in EEA; expands futures and market access.Positive▶
Interactive Brokers launched cryptocurrency trading for individual investors in European Economic Area, enabling direct crypto transfers and trading. Company announced Coinbase nano Bitcoin/Ether futures on Globex February 10. Brazilian equities access via B3 announced, and UAE equities access through ADX/DFM launched. Stock jumped 4.5% on crypto expansion news. Q1 2026 earnings scheduled for April 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET. CFO Paul Brody spoke at UBS Financial Services Conference February 9. Company expanding market access globally.
Apr 6Interactive Brokers March DARTs +25% YoY; client accounts +31%; crypto trading launched in EEA.Positive▶
Interactive Brokers March DARTs jumped 25% YoY to 4.329M (-1% MoM); client accounts +31% YoY to 4.75M (+4% MoM). Launched crypto-asset trading for individual investors in European Economic Area. Q1 2026 earnings April 21. Barclays raised PT to $83 from $82, Overweight.
Apr 3Interactive Brokers March DARTs jumped 25% YoY to 4.33 million; expanded crypto trading to European Economic Area.Positive▶
Interactive Brokers posted strong March 2026 metrics with daily average revenue trades up 25% YoY to 4.33 million and client accounts growing 31% YoY to 4.75+ million. The company expanded cryptocurrency trading to the European Economic Area and announced AI-generated news summaries. March momentum drove a 4.5% stock gain. Analysts project Strong Buy rating with $68.96 price target.
Apr 1Interactive Brokers expanded cryptocurrency trading capabilities to Europe and enabled crypto transfers for its 4 million linked accounts.Positive▶
Interactive Brokers announced on March 25, 2026, that clients can now transfer existing cryptocurrency holdings to their IBKR crypto accounts. The platform launched crypto trading for individual investors in the European Economic Area with fees of 0.12%-0.18% per trade. Earlier, IBKR launched nano Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts. Q1 2026 earnings expected April 21. 2025 revenue reached $6.21 billion (up 19.4% YoY). Analyst consensus rates IBKR as Strong Buy with 12-month price target of $68.96.
Mar 31Interactive Brokers enables crypto portfolio transfers and gains 5% on expanded services; stock up 55% YTD.Positive▶
Interactive Brokers launched direct cryptocurrency portfolio transfers, allowing clients to move Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptos into IBKR-linked accounts with fees of 0.12%-0.18%. The feature eliminates the need to liquidate assets first and drove the stock up over 5%. The company reported 4.366 million Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) in February 2026, 21% higher YoY, with 4.646 million client accounts (+31% YoY).
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSMORGAN | $190.53 | -0.03% | +14.4% | 15.1x | 1.18 | $302.6B |
| GSGOLDMAN | $924.04 | +0.03% | +6.7% | 14.1x | 1.31 | $274.1B |
| SCHWSCHWAB | $91.61 | -0.03% | -1.4% | 13.1x | 0.90 | $160.6B |
| IBKRINTERACTIVE | $80.56 | +1.33% | +15.9% | 27.9x | 1.26 | $135.2B |
| HOODROBINHOOD | $73.69 | +1.10% | +4.5% | 28.1x | — | $65.7B |
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