Interactive Brokers Posts Record Q2: $1.90B Revenue, 5.19M Accounts, 36% DARTs Growth
IBKR sits 62% above its 52-week low of $58.95.
Summary
Interactive Brokers posted Q2 2026 net revenues of $1.90 billion and diluted EPS of $0.69, driven by record customer accounts, higher trading volumes, and strong net interest income. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0875 per share.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · IBKR
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Record Revenue and Earnings
Q2 2026 net revenues reached $1.90 billion, up 28% YoY, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.69, a 35% increase. Pretax margin held at 77%.
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Customer Growth Accelerates
Customer accounts grew 34% YoY to 5.19 million, and customer equity surged 40% to $930.3 billion. Total DARTs increased 36% to 4.82 million.
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Commission and Interest Income Surge
Commission revenue rose 30% to $673 million on higher options, stock, and futures volumes. Net interest income increased 23% to $1.06 billion, driven by larger margin loans and customer credit balances.
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Dividend Declared
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0875 per share, payable September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026.
Analysis · IBKR · Crypto Assets
A standout quarter for Interactive Brokers saw net revenues climb 28% to $1.90 billion and diluted EPS rise 35% to $0.69. Broad-based strength drove the results: commission revenue surged 30% on higher trading volumes, net interest income climbed 23% as margin loans and credit balances swelled, and other fees and services jumped 40%. Customer accounts hit a fresh record of 5.19 million, up 34% year-over-year, while customer equity reached $930.3 billion. The 36% increase in DARTs underscores strong client engagement. A quarterly dividend of $0.0875 per share was declared. These results reinforce the company's momentum amid expanding product offerings and a favorable trading environment.
At the time of this filing, IBKR was trading at $95.72 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $160.2B. The 52-week trading range was $58.95 to $97.84. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.