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Mar 31, 2021

Interactive Brokers Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.16 and net revenues of $893 million.

Key Takeaways

Interactive Brokers Group reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with diluted earnings per share of $1.16 and net revenues of $893 million. The company saw significant growth in commission revenue and net interest income, driven by higher customer trading volumes and strong securities lending activity.

Commission revenue increased by 53% due to higher customer trading volumes.

Net interest income rose by 19% driven by strong securities lending activity.

Customer accounts increased by 74% to 1.33 million.

Customer equity grew by 106% to $330.6 billion.

Total Revenue
$893M
Previous year: $532M
+67.9%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.69
+42.0%
Customer Accounts
1.33M
Previous year: 760K
+74.3%
Customer Equity
$331B
Previous year: $161B
+105.7%
DARTs
3.31M
Previous year: 1.45M
+128.1%
Gross Profit
$895M
Previous year: $581M
+54.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.63B
Previous year: $3.1B
-15.3%
Total Assets
$104B
Previous year: $75.8B
+36.8%

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Interactive Brokers Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s future financial results remains uncertain and currently cannot be quantified, as it depends on numerous evolving factors that currently cannot be accurately predicted.

Positive Outlook

  • Company is committed to ensuring the highest levels of service to its customers.
  • Company's technical infrastructure has withstood the challenges presented by the extraordinary volatility and increased market volume.
  • Company can run its business from alternate office locations and/or remotely if a Company office must temporarily close due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Challenges Ahead

  • Duration and spread of the pandemic
  • Impact on our customers, employees and vendors
  • Governmental actions in response to the pandemic
  • Overall impact of the pandemic in the economy and society
  • Any of these events could have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

Revenue & Expenses

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