Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2010

Summary

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) reported its first quarter 2010 results, showing a significant year-over-year decrease in diluted earnings per share (EPS) from $0.30 to $0.09. This decline was primarily driven by a substantial drop in trading gains, which fell by 55% compared to the prior year's quarter. The challenging market environment, characterized by low volatility and tight bid/offer spreads, negatively impacted the company's market-making segment, leading to a 95% decrease in income before income taxes for that segment. Conversely, the electronic brokerage segment demonstrated resilience, with a 42% increase in income before income taxes. This growth was fueled by higher commission revenues and a significant 113% rise in net interest income, attributed to increased customer cash balances and margin borrowings. Despite the overall earnings decline, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with total assets of $29.36 billion and substantial excess regulatory capital of $3.09 billion, underscoring its operational stability.

Key Highlights

• 1Diluted EPS significantly decreased by 70% year-over-year to $0.09 for Q1 2010, down from $0.30 in Q1 2009.
• 2Total net revenues decreased by 29% to $210.6 million in Q1 2010, primarily due to a 55% decline in trading gains.
• 3The market-making segment's income before income taxes dropped by 95% to $5.5 million, impacted by low volatility and tight spreads.
• 4The electronic brokerage segment showed strong performance, with income before income taxes increasing by 42% to $64.4 million.
• 5Net interest income surged by 113% to $21.5 million, driven by growth in customer cash balances and margin borrowings.
• 6Total assets remained robust at $29.36 billion, with 98.4% considered liquid.
• 7The company reported substantial excess regulatory capital of $3.09 billion across its operating entities.

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