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Investing.com - Citi has raised its price target on Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) to $65.00 from $60.00 while maintaining a Neutral rating following the company’s strong second-quarter performance. The company, currently valued at over $100 billion, has seen its stock surge nearly 35% year-to-date, trading near its 52-week high of $60.38.
Interactive Brokers reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.51 for the second quarter, exceeding both Citi’s estimate of $0.43 and the FactSet consensus of $0.47. The earnings beat was primarily driven by better-than-expected net interest income and other revenue. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains impressive profit margins of 91% and has shown solid revenue growth of 19% over the last twelve months.
The brokerage firm demonstrated healthy account growth and solid client engagement during the quarter. Despite customers remaining active in the market, Interactive Brokers saw strong growth in segregated cash balances, along with a rebound in margin balances supported by equity market strength. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains a strong financial health score, with 13 additional key insights available to subscribers.
Citi expressed increased optimism about Interactive Brokers’ growth potential in cryptocurrency as the company launches new capabilities including staking and asset transfers while expanding internationally. The analyst noted that despite increased competitive dynamics, particularly in international markets, Interactive Brokers remains well-positioned for long-term growth.
Despite the positive outlook, Citi maintained its Neutral rating, noting that after recent stock strength of approximately 50% over the past three months, it prefers to wait for a more attractive entry point.
In other recent news, Interactive Brokers Group Inc. reported impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding both earnings and revenue expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.51, surpassing the anticipated $0.46, and recorded revenue of $1.48 billion, above the forecasted $1.35 billion. Notably, Interactive Brokers set a new record for quarterly revenue and net interest income, with the latter reaching $860 million. Additionally, the firm completed a four-for-one stock split, which is expected to enhance stock liquidity. The company also added 250,000 new accounts, bringing the total to over 528,000 for the year.
Interactive Brokers’ performance has been bolstered by increased trading activity driven by market volatility and interest in AI-related stocks. The firm’s strategic positioning in the market has allowed it to maintain a pretax profit margin of 75%, further solidifying its industry leadership. Analysts have taken note of the company’s strong execution, with firms like Bank of America expressing interest in its growth trajectory. The company’s focus on automation and its low-cost crypto trading platform have attracted a global client base, contributing to its robust financial health. However, potential interest rate cuts in 2025 could impact net interest income significantly, with estimates suggesting a reduction of $335 million with a 1% rate cut.
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