💡 Interactive Brokers Group results: what do they mean for investors? 📊

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. $IBKR released its Q4 2024 results and delivered a pleasant surprise. Its earnings per share came in at $2.03, well ahead of analysts' expectations, who were predicting earnings of $1.86. Compared to the previous year, when earnings were USD 1.52, this is a clear evidence of the company's growth. This result also represents a surprise of 9,14 %. 🎯

📌 Overview of key numbers:

Earnings per share: $2.03 (Adjusted for one-time items).

Revenue: $1.42 billion - an increase of 24,6 % from the previous year.

Beating consensus revenue estimates by 3,50 %.

💼 The company's shares have gained more than 100 %. Today, the stock is reacting to the positive results by rising more than 8 %. This growth signals investor confidence in the company's future potential. 🚀

🌟 Over the past four quarters IBKR has beaten earnings and revenue expectations three times. This shows steady performance, but also management's ability to surprise the market. Beating estimates often acts as a catalyst for further share price growth.

🔍 For the upcoming quarter, the following is expected:

Earnings per share: $1.74.

Revenue: $1.31 billion.

For the full fiscal year 2025, the current estimate is:

Earnings per share: $7.21.

Revenue: $5.22 billion.

📅 Competition. February 6. Its earnings per share are expected to increase by +15,6 % to $0.74, while revenue is expected to reach $456.21 million (+23.3% year-on-year). This data may provide a broader picture of the industry as a whole.

🌟 The bigger picture shows that IBKR and other companies in the sector are facing positive trends. It will be important to monitor not only specific numbers, but also management statements that may indicate future strategies, challenges or opportunities.

📢 How do you perceive the results of Interactive Brokers? What broker do you use?