Record Net Income, EPS and Revenues
Net income of $139 million (record) and diluted EPS of $2.50 for the quarter; net income up 63% year-over-year and EPS up 48% year-over-year. Operating revenues just over $1.4 billion, up 52% versus prior year; net operating revenues up 47% versus prior year.
Strong Return on Equity and Trailing 12-Month Performance
Quarter ROE of 22.5% (32.4% return on tangible book equity). Trailing 12-month net income was a record $359.8 million, up 30% year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $6.70 and ROE of 16.9% for the trailing 12 months.
Precious Metals and Physical Contracts Outperformance
Precious metals segment income generated $75 million this quarter (an increase of $24 million versus the entire fiscal year 2025). Operating revenues from physical contracts increased 69% year-over-year, with precious metals contributing an $83.9 million increase versus prior year.
Listed Derivatives and Securities Growth
Operating revenues from listed contracts increased $157.3 million (141% year-over-year), driven largely by the R.J. O'Brien acquisition and LME base metals activity. Securities operating revenues were up 43% year-over-year with volumes up 22% and rate per million up 35%.
Acquisitions Driving Scale and Contribution
R.J. O'Brien and Benchmark acquisitions materially contributed to results: RJO contributed $28.5 million and Benchmark $4.6 million in pretax net income (excluding acquired intangible amortization) for the quarter. RJO added ~$63.8 million to interest and fee income and $5.8 billion in average client equity for the quarter.
Interest and Fee Income Expansion and Hedging Actions
Interest and fee income on aggregate client float increased $66.1 million (61% year-over-year). Company entered into $1.2 billion of fixed-rate SOFR swaps (2-year duration, average rate 3.32%) to hedge interest exposure. Estimated sensitivity: a 100 bps change in short-term rates would change annualized net income by ~$43.2 million or ~$0.80 per share.
Commercial and Institutional Segment Records
Commercial segment net operating revenues increased 65% year-over-year and segment income increased 72%. Institutional segment reported record net operating revenues and segment income, up 86% and 78% year-over-year respectively.
Corporate Actions and Capital Returns
Board approved a Three-for-Two stock split (effective as a stock dividend), demonstrating confidence in capital position and shareholder-friendly action. U.K. consolidation of RJO entity released $20 million in capital.