Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Adds 1 Million Accounts in 2025, Client Equity Reaches $780 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Client Growth Milestone: Interactive Brokers added over 1 million net new accounts in 2025, setting an annual record, with client equity rising 37% to $780 billion, marking the first time the firm ended the year with over $0.75 trillion in client assets, reflecting strong market appeal and client trust.
- Surge in Trading Volume: The company's trading volume during overnight hours increased by 76% from the previous quarter and more than 130% from the fourth quarter of last year, not only enhancing market share but also indicating high client reliance and satisfaction with its trading platform.
- Financial Performance Breakthrough: Commission revenues reached a record $582 million this quarter, with net interest income at $966 million, and annual net revenues surpassing $6 billion for the first time, showcasing the firm's strong profitability and competitive edge in a low-interest-rate environment.
- Global Expansion Strategy: Management plans to further expand into additional countries in 2026, launching more tax-advantaged accounts, while continuing to invest in AI and technology-driven innovations, indicating the company's ongoing growth potential and strategic positioning in the global financial market.
Analyst Views on IBKR
Wall Street analysts forecast IBKR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IBKR is 81.43 USD with a low forecast of 75.00 USD and a high forecast of 91.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 73.360
Low
75.00
Averages
81.43
High
91.00
Current: 73.360
Low
75.00
Averages
81.43
High
91.00
About IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is an automated global electronic broker. The Company custodies and services accounts for hedge and mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, introducing brokers and individual investors. It specializes in routing orders and executing and processing trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments (forex), bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, precious metals, and forecast contracts on more than 160 electronic exchanges and market centers in 36 countries and 28 currencies around the world. In addition, its customers can use its trading platform to trade certain cryptocurrencies through third-party cryptocurrency service providers that execute, clear and custody the cryptocurrencies. Its trading platforms include IBKR Desktop, IBKR Trader Workstation, IBKR Mobile, IBKR Client Portal and others. Its key product offerings include IBKR Pro, IBKR Lite, and IBKR Universal Account.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
