Zacks Research Has Positive Forecast for IBKR Q2 Earnings

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Interactive Brokers Group in a research note issued on Tuesday, March 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the financial services provider will earn $1.81 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.79. The consensus estimate for Interactive Brokers Group’s current full-year earnings is $7.46 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Interactive Brokers Group’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.83 EPS.

Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:IBKR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.22. The business had revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.37 billion. Interactive Brokers Group had a return on equity of 5.00% and a net margin of 9.25%. The business’s revenue was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.52 earnings per share.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on IBKR. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Interactive Brokers Group from $171.00 to $195.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on Interactive Brokers Group from $190.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 13th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $210.00 price target (up previously from $200.00) on shares of Interactive Brokers Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 22nd. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Interactive Brokers Group from $180.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 10th. Finally, StockNews.com cut shares of Interactive Brokers Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, March 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Interactive Brokers Group presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $204.13.

Interactive Brokers Group Price Performance

IBKR stock opened at $173.36 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $73.26 billion, a PE ratio of 24.56, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.99. Interactive Brokers Group has a 12 month low of $103.69 and a 12 month high of $236.53. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $203.19 and its 200 day moving average is $176.73.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IBKR. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Interactive Brokers Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $229,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc lifted its stake in shares of Interactive Brokers Group by 3.6% during the third quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 3,161 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $441,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the period. Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Interactive Brokers Group during the third quarter valued at $751,000. Pathstone Holdings LLC increased its position in shares of Interactive Brokers Group by 7.0% in the 3rd quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 12,348 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,721,000 after acquiring an additional 811 shares during the period. Finally, Caprock Group LLC raised its stake in Interactive Brokers Group by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. Caprock Group LLC now owns 2,014 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $281,000 after acquiring an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. 23.80% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Interactive Brokers Group

In other Interactive Brokers Group news, Director Jill Bright acquired 135 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 31st. The stock was purchased at an average price of $219.51 per share, for a total transaction of $29,633.85. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 2,476 shares in the company, valued at approximately $543,506.76. This trade represents a 5.77 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 2.99% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Interactive Brokers Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Investors of record on Friday, February 28th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 28th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.58%. Interactive Brokers Group’s payout ratio is 14.16%.

About Interactive Brokers Group

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc operates as an automated electronic broker worldwide. The company engages in the execution, clearance, and settlement of trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), precious metals, and cryptocurrencies.