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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

IBKR earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Interactive Brokers reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.669 billion and diluted EPS of $0.59, showing year-over-year growth despite missing EPS estimates. While commission revenues advanced 19% to $613 million…

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Interactive Brokers reported Q1 2026 earnings with revenue of $1.669 billion and diluted EPS of $0.59, showing year-over-year growth despite missing EPS estimates. While commission revenues advanced 19% to $613 million fueled by increased customer trading volumes, net interest income also rose by 17% due to higher average customer margin loans. The company recorded cash flow from operations of $3.611 billion, highlighting its strong liquidity position with total cash increasing to $58.5 billion.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

100% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2021 Feb 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2021 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.59

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 17%

    Total revenue reached $1.669 billion, up 17% from $1.427 billion in Q1 2025.

  • EPS Increased 23% YoY

    Diluted EPS rose to $0.59, compared to $0.48 in Q1 2025, reflecting solid earnings improvement.

  • Net Interest Income Up 17%

    Net interest income climbed to $904 million, driven by higher customer margin loans.

  • Strong Commission Revenue Growth

    Commission revenue increased 19% to $613 million on heightened customer trading activity.

  • Operating Cash Flow Surged

    Operating cash flow increased to $3.611 billion compared to $2.584 billion in Q1 2025.

  • Total Cash Reaches $58.5 Billion

    Cash and cash equivalents rose by $3.204 billion during the quarter to $58.5 billion.

What to watch

  • Currency Diversification Impact

    The currency diversification strategy decreased comprehensive earnings by $53 million this quarter.

  • Interest Rate Sensitivity Risk

    A potential decrease in interest rates by 0.25% could lower net interest income by an annualized $82 million.

  • Regulatory Changes Risk

    New legislation or modifications to existing rules could impact operational risk and profitability.

Management's outlook

No explicit guidance provided; outlook contingent on market conditions.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 27, 2026

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) reported a strong 2025 operating year: annual revenue totaled approximately $2,622 million (sum of quarterly revenues) vs $2,068 million in 2024, with diluted EPS of about $2.23 for 2025 (sum…

10-Q · May 8, 2025

Interactive Brokers reported strong Q1 results: total net revenues rose to $1,427 million (Q1 2024: $1,203 million), driven by higher commissions and non‑interest income, and diluted EPS increased to $1.94 (Q1 2024:…

10-Q · May 6, 2024

Interactive Brokers reported strong Q1 results with total net revenues of $1,203 million (up $147 million or 13.9% vs $1,056 million in Q1 2023) and net income of $795 million (up $95 million vs $700 million). Diluted…

10-K · February 27, 2024

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) emphasizes a technology-led, low-cost global brokerage strategy built on proprietary automated trading, routing and clearing systems that connect to more than 150 exchanges in 34 countries and…

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