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IBKRInteractive Brokers Group, Inc.Sell5.9·$90.81-1.04%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

The business operates a high-quality franchise with a wide economic moat and strong margins, but the stock has effectively reached its resistance target, leaving near-zero upside against meaningful downside — the risk/reward geometry currently does not support new exposure.

Thesis pillars

  • Stretched Valuation Limits Margin SafetyImproving
  • Wide Moat Durable MarginsDeteriorating
  • Earnings Beat Streak Near ReportImproving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5GrowthModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Capital Markets

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $90.81 — A.R:R 0.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.5.

Interactive Brokers Group is an automated global broker executing and clearing trades in stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies on more than 170 exchanges in 40 countries for roughly 4.4 million customers. Commissions, net interest on margin loans and... Read more

$90.81+0.8% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#26 of 49 Capital Markets
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield
IncomeYield0.38%(5y avg 0.51%)Payout13.00%sustainable
Stop $85.32Target $92.48(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.1:1
Analyst target$106.30+17.1%12 analysts
$92.48our TP
$90.81price
$106.30mean
$70
$122

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $90.81 — A.R:R 0.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.5. Chart setup: RSI 41 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.80, earnings proximity 87d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Oct 20, 202687d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.5
Expensive valuation

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)36.4
P/E (Fwd)28.9
Mkt Cap$155.6B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn16.5%
ROE24.0%
Rev Growth22.3%
Beta1.33
Dividend0.38%
Rating analysts19

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C0.60bullish
IV53%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWGeographicoutside the U.S.30%
    10-K Item 1A: 'approximately 30% of our net revenues were generated by our operating subsidiaries outside the U.S.'

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
2.5
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
6.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ps
0.0
Pe
3.5
Forward Pe
4.2
Peg Ratio
4.7
Analyst Target
5.0
Forward P/E: 28.9xPEG: 1.76

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
0.8
Growth Rank
4.7
Quality Rank
6.8
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R 0.1 < 1.5@spotInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.80EARNINGS PROXIMITY 87d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
41 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $86.66Resistance $97.77

Price Targets

$85
$92
A.Upside+0.8%
A.R:R0.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.8% upside)
! momentum at 3.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 0.1 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-20 (87d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IBKR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $90.81 — A.R:R 0.1:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.5. Chart setup: RSI 41 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $85.32. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the IBKR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $92.48 (+0.8% upside). Prior stop was $85.32. Stop-loss: $85.32.

What are the risks of investing in IBKR?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 2.0): -1.5; Expensive valuation.

Is IBKR overvalued or undervalued?

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. trades at a P/E of 36.4 (forward 28.9). TrendMatrix value score: 3.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about IBKR?

19 analysts cover IBKR with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $106.

What does Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. do?Interactive Brokers Group is an automated global broker executing and clearing trades in stocks, options, futures,...

Interactive Brokers Group is an automated global broker executing and clearing trades in stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies on more than 170 exchanges in 40 countries for roughly 4.4 million customers. Commissions, net interest on margin loans and cash balances, and securities lending fees are the primary revenue sources, serving hedge funds, ETFs, registered investment advisors, introducing brokers, and individuals. The company joined the S&P 500 in August 2025 with 3,182 employees.

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