Interactive Brokers Stock (IBKR) Hits Record High Into Earnings – What Next?

Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ: IBKR) is set to report its second-quarter 2025 earnings after today's closing bell, and is going in to the print with full market confidence.

The upcoming earnings estimates point to Interactive Brokers showing double digit growth Y/Y of 11%, with revenue projected at $1.37billion. Earnings per share is expected to come in at $0.45, an increase on the $0.44 seen in the same quarter last year.

The IBKR stock price has just hit a fresh high in today's session at $60.38, seemingly unconcerned about the looming print. The past year has been exceptionally rewarding for holders, with IBKR boasting a 92% increase year-over-year, with near term sentiment also strong as the chart below shows.

Analyzing key moving averages further supports the bullish outlook. IBKR is currently trading comfortably above both its 50-day moving average, around $55.20, and its 200-day moving average, near $48.00. The margin of comfort above these key indicators confirms the strength of the current uptrend and suggests continued upward momentum in the near term.

Adding to the pre-earnings buzz, Interactive Brokers launched IBKR InvestMentor on July 10, 2025, a free microlearning app designed to educate beginner investors. This strategic initiative aims to broaden the company's user base and enhance customer engagement by providing accessible and engaging educational resources. The move signals IBKR's commitment to democratizing investing and expanding its reach to a wider audience.

Looking at previous periods for clues, the company's first-quarter 2025 results, while slightly below consensus estimates at $1.88 adjusted earnings per share, showcased record net revenues and pretax income. A notable highlight was the 36% year-over-year increase in commissions, exceeding $0.5 billion. Client credit balances also reached a record $125.2 billion, and client equity increased by 23% compared to the previous year. The adjusted pretax profit margin remained an industry-leading 74%. Despite an initial after-hours dip following the Q1 report, the announcement of a four-for-one stock split and an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.32 helped restore investor confidence and fueled the subsequent rally.

As investors brace for the Q2 2025 earnings report, the key question remains: can Interactive Brokers sustain its impressive growth trajectory? The answer likely hinges on the company's ability to continue attracting new clients, capitalize on favorable market conditions, and maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving electronic brokerage landscape. The stock is currently up at resistance, and the outlook will likely prove pivotal as to the next steps in the journey.