Caesars Entertainment misses Q2 earnings expectations, shares edge lower
Investing.com -- Shares of IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) climbed 4.5% today following the company’s announcement of a 10% quarter-on-quarter increase in total revenue to £268 million. The rise was attributed to a significant boost in net trading revenue, which surged 12% from the previous quarter to £235 million.
The financial services provider also reported a 2% year-on-year (YoY) and 5% quarter-on-quarter growth in its active customer base, reaching 272.7k. This customer expansion, along with an increase in first trades across all products, suggests a broad-based improvement. Client money held steady at £3.8 billion compared to the first half of fiscal year 2025.
In terms of capital, IG Group is considering a reduction in the share premium account and merger reserve to increase distributable reserves, enhancing investment and shareholder return flexibility without impacting regulatory capital surplus.
Looking ahead, IG Group expressed confidence in meeting the FY25 consensus for both total revenue and profit before tax (PBT), citing stronger trading conditions experienced in the fourth quarter.
RBC analysts commented on the company’s prospects, stating, "We believe strong capital returns, a more streamlined cost base and discounted market valuation present an attractive risk/reward dynamic for IGG shares over FY25."
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