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On Monday, Barclays (LON:BARC) analysts maintained their Overweight rating on Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) shares with a steady price target of $231.00, while InvestingPro data shows the stock trading at $207.14 with analyst targets ranging from $144 to $291. The brokerage firm noted significant account growth for the company, with a year-over-year increase of 32%. Although the number of new accounts opened in the month was lower compared to January, the figure was still considered robust at 93,000.
The analysts observed that the account growth is currently 4% ahead of the projections for the entire first quarter. Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) have shown a month-over-month increase, indicating a positive trend. This momentum is reflected in the company’s impressive 17.65% revenue growth over the last twelve months, with revenue reaching $5.2 billion. Revenue per customer (RPC (NYSE:RES)) has been decreasing quarter-over-quarter but experienced an uptick month-over-month.
Despite the positive movement in account growth and trading activity, there were areas where Interactive Brokers saw a decline. Margin and client equity both fell on a month-over-month basis. However, this was offset by an increase in cash balances, suggesting that clients are holding more liquidity. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains a strong financial health score of 3.3 (GREAT), with 8 additional ProTips available to subscribers, including insights on earnings revisions and dividend consistency.
Barclays’ reaffirmation of the Overweight rating and the $231.00 price target reflects confidence in Interactive Brokers’ performance and potential for continued growth. The company’s ability to attract new accounts and maintain trading activity appears to align with Barclays’ positive outlook for the stock, supported by an impressive 86.21% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro’s Fair Value assessment, the stock currently appears slightly undervalued, suggesting potential upside for investors.
In other recent news, Interactive Brokers Group has reported significant growth in its trading activity and client equity for February. The company experienced a 48% increase in Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) compared to the previous year, reaching 3.617 million. Client equity surged to $587.8 billion, marking a 31% rise year-over-year. Meanwhile, Bank of America (BofA) has given Interactive Brokers a top Buy recommendation, citing potential for increased cash sweep revenues and higher retail investor activity. BofA also raised its price target for Interactive Brokers to $307.00, highlighting a strong fourth-quarter earnings performance with an adjusted EPS of $2.03, surpassing both BofA’s estimate and the consensus forecast.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a Market Perform rating on Interactive Brokers, with a price target of $205.00, noting the firm’s robust trading activity and consistent account growth. In January, Interactive Brokers saw a 58% year-over-year increase in DARTs and a 39% rise in client equity compared to the previous year. The number of client accounts expanded to 3.54 million, reflecting a 32% increase from the prior year. These developments underscore Interactive Brokers’ strong start to the year, driven by elevated trading volumes and an expanding client base.
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