Strong Overall Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $171.5 million, an 18% increase year-over-year — the strongest first-quarter revenue growth in four years.
Brokerage Business Recovery
Brokerage revenue of $138 million, up 12% YoY and representing 81% of total revenue. Completed 1,348 brokerage transactions (+15%) for $7.9 billion in volume (+19%). Average transaction size rose to $5.9 million (+3%), and transactions per agent increased 11%. Investment broker headcount was 1,621, up 87 from prior year.
Financing Momentum and Scale
Financing revenue reached $27 million, a 48% increase YoY. Total financing volume grew 60% to $3.1 billion across 398 transactions (transaction count +18%). Average financing deal size increased 36% to $7.8 million. Acquisition financing rose to 61% of originations (from 50% a year ago).
Adjusted EBITDA Turnaround
Adjusted EBITDA improved to nearly $3 million from a loss of nearly $9 million in the prior-year quarter — more than $11 million of year-over-year improvement.
Large-Deal Segment Improvement
Revenue from transactions above $20 million was $25 million, a 25% increase YoY, signaling recovery in larger-transaction activity.
Private Client Market Recovery
Private client brokerage revenue of $88 million (+13% YoY), accounting for 64% of brokerage revenue. Private client transaction count rose 19% and dollar volume increased 22%.
Growth in Ancillary Services
Other revenue (leasing, consulting, advisory, ancillary) rose to $6.5 million (+98% YoY). Auction revenue nearly doubled and loan sales/IPA Capital Markets revenue increased 39%.
Improved Operating Leverage
Total operating expense increased just ~9% while revenue grew 18%. Cost of services improved to 60.4% of revenue (50 bps improvement) and SG&A dollars were essentially flat, reducing SG&A as a percentage of revenue to 42% from 49%.
Strong Balance Sheet & Shareholder Returns
Approximately $335 million in cash and no debt. Repurchased ~$23 million of common stock in the quarter; board authorized an additional $70 million for buybacks (bringing available authorization to $90 million). Declared semiannual dividend of $0.25 per share (~$10 million).