Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. reported a significant increase in net income and revenue for the first quarter of 2021. Net income increased by approximately 400% to $38.7 million, or $3.07 basic earnings per share. Revenue for the quarter was $373.3 million, a 59% increase compared to the same period last year.
Record first quarter gross revenue, net income, and earnings per share were achieved due to a surge in equity underwriting and M&A advisory fees.
The Capital Markets segment reported record revenue and earnings for the first quarter, driven by record investment banking results.
Capital Markets pre-tax profit margin was 27.2%, driven by the strength in investment banking and sales and trading.
Client assets under administration and under management reached record levels as of March 31, 2021.
The company anticipates that a large number of its employees will continue to work remotely for the near term and hopes to begin a broader re-entry to its offices later in the year.