Jun 30, 2020

B. Riley Q2 2020 Earnings Report

B. Riley's financial performance surged, driven by robust operating results and a sharp recovery in investments.

Key Takeaways

B. Riley Financial reported consolidated revenues of $266.5 million and net income of $82.8 million, or $3.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company's investment book rebounded sharply, and investment banking activity accelerated.

Consolidated revenues reached $266.5 million, surpassing the previous quarterly record.

Net income available to common shareholders totaled $82.8 million, or $3.07 per diluted share.

Operating adjusted EBITDA increased to $46.8 million.

The company increased its regular dividend to $0.30 per common share and declared a special dividend of $0.05 per share.

Total Revenue
$266M
Previous year: $165M
+61.8%
EPS
$3.51
Previous year: $1.05
+234.3%
Gross Profit
$246M
Previous year: $133M
+85.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$106M
Previous year: $55.6M
+91.2%
Total Assets
$2.3B
Previous year: $1.98B
+16.0%

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Forward Guidance

The ongoing impact of COVID-19 creates limited visibility, but also tremendous opportunities where we believe our diversified platform will continue to serve as a competitive advantage.