[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  LongYield [@LongYield](/creator/twitter/LongYield) on x 4475 followers Created: 2025-07-18 21:28:48 UTC $IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Earnings Call Key Highlights: đ Record Financial Performance Interactive Brokers posted record net revenues and pretax income in Q2 2025, with pretax profit exceeding $X billion for the third consecutive quarter. Commissions reached an all-time high of $XXX million, up XX% YoY, despite the SEC fee being reduced to zero mid-quarter, which, if unchanged, would have added $XX million. Net interest income hit a record $XXX million, benefiting from higher cash balances, securities lending, and a $XX million one-time tax recovery. The firm maintained industry-leading cost efficiency with a XX% pretax profit margin and a compensation-to-revenue ratio of 11%. đ Surge in Customer Growth and Engagement The firm added XXXXXXX net new accounts in Q2, bringing YTD additions to over 528,000âsurpassing the total for all of 2023. Interactive Brokers is on pace to add its X millionth customer in Q3, just one year after crossing the X million milestone. Customer equity rose XX% YoY to $XXX billion, and client credit balances also increased 34%, reaching a record $XXX billion. Daily average revenue trades (DARTs) were XXX million, up XX% YoY, with record volumes across options, futures, and equities. đ International and Overnight Trading Expansion Overnight trading volume grew over XXX% YoY, driven by demand from the firmâs global clientele, for whom U.S. overnight hours align with local daytime trading. IBKR offers the most comprehensive overnight platform, including 10,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, equity index derivatives, global bonds, and U.S. Treasuries. Execution costs for overnight stock trading are higher than for futures/options due to non-exchange trading, but liquidity has improved via IBKRâs ESO ATS and Blue Ocean ATS partnerships. Management anticipates overnight trading will become increasingly important, with time zone flexibility and liquidity leading to higher adoption. đ Cost Management and Capital Allocation Execution, clearing, and distribution costs rose just X% YoY despite significantly higher trading volumes. Market data and FDIC sweep fees helped offset reduced risk exposure fees in the other fees and services category, which totaled $XX million (down 9%). IBKR increased its annual dividend to $XXXX per share (split-adjusted) in Q2 and emphasized a preference for shareholder returns over high-priced acquisitions. Although still exploring M&A, management reiterated that few opportunities meet its valuation criteria, supporting continued dividend increases as a preferred use of capital. đ§ Technology, Automation, and AI Integration The firm rolled out thousands of software updates in Q2, reinforcing its strategy of automating brokerage processes and integrating AI for scalability. Its ATS platform was enhanced to handle 20x volume surges, ensuring resilience and execution quality during market volatility. The Smart Order Router received further upgrades to optimize execution, including rebate maximization and price improvement. ForecastExânow live across Europe, North America, and Hong Kongâexpanded to include contracts on indices, forex, and crypto, with strong client interest observed.  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [ibkr](/topic/ibkr) [alltime](/topic/alltime) [quarterly earnings](/topic/quarterly-earnings) [$ibkr](/topic/$ibkr) [stocks financial services](/topic/stocks-financial-services) [Post Link](https://x.com/LongYield/status/1946321279956459822)
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$IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Earnings Call Key Highlights:
đ Record Financial Performance
Interactive Brokers posted record net revenues and pretax income in Q2 2025, with pretax profit exceeding $X billion for the third consecutive quarter.
Commissions reached an all-time high of $XXX million, up XX% YoY, despite the SEC fee being reduced to zero mid-quarter, which, if unchanged, would have added $XX million.
Net interest income hit a record $XXX million, benefiting from higher cash balances, securities lending, and a $XX million one-time tax recovery.
The firm maintained industry-leading cost efficiency with a XX% pretax profit margin and a compensation-to-revenue ratio of 11%.
đ Surge in Customer Growth and Engagement
The firm added XXXXXXX net new accounts in Q2, bringing YTD additions to over 528,000âsurpassing the total for all of 2023.
Interactive Brokers is on pace to add its X millionth customer in Q3, just one year after crossing the X million milestone.
Customer equity rose XX% YoY to $XXX billion, and client credit balances also increased 34%, reaching a record $XXX billion.
Daily average revenue trades (DARTs) were XXX million, up XX% YoY, with record volumes across options, futures, and equities.
đ International and Overnight Trading Expansion
Overnight trading volume grew over XXX% YoY, driven by demand from the firmâs global clientele, for whom U.S. overnight hours align with local daytime trading.
IBKR offers the most comprehensive overnight platform, including 10,000+ U.S. stocks and ETFs, equity index derivatives, global bonds, and U.S. Treasuries.
Execution costs for overnight stock trading are higher than for futures/options due to non-exchange trading, but liquidity has improved via IBKRâs ESO ATS and Blue Ocean ATS partnerships.
Management anticipates overnight trading will become increasingly important, with time zone flexibility and liquidity leading to higher adoption.
đ Cost Management and Capital Allocation
Execution, clearing, and distribution costs rose just X% YoY despite significantly higher trading volumes.
Market data and FDIC sweep fees helped offset reduced risk exposure fees in the other fees and services category, which totaled $XX million (down 9%).
IBKR increased its annual dividend to $XXXX per share (split-adjusted) in Q2 and emphasized a preference for shareholder returns over high-priced acquisitions.
Although still exploring M&A, management reiterated that few opportunities meet its valuation criteria, supporting continued dividend increases as a preferred use of capital.
đ§ Technology, Automation, and AI Integration
The firm rolled out thousands of software updates in Q2, reinforcing its strategy of automating brokerage processes and integrating AI for scalability.
Its ATS platform was enhanced to handle 20x volume surges, ensuring resilience and execution quality during market volatility.
The Smart Order Router received further upgrades to optimize execution, including rebate maximization and price improvement.
ForecastExânow live across Europe, North America, and Hong Kongâexpanded to include contracts on indices, forex, and crypto, with strong client interest observed.
XXX engagements
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