Barclays Raises Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Price Target to $117

Barclays has renewed its positive stance on Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: IBKR), keeping an Overweight rating while lifting its price target. The firm adjusted its target from $115 to $117 in a research note on October 16, 2026. Shares of the electronic broker closed at $82.69 on the day of the announcement. Barclays' continued support reflects confidence in the company's automated brokerage operations and financial performance.

Barclays' Call on Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

On October 16, 2026, Barclays maintained its Overweight rating on Interactive Brokers while raising the price target to $117 from $115. This update follows a prior adjustment by the firm earlier in the month on October 7, 2026, when it held an Overweight rating with a $114 target. Other firms have also weighed in recently, including UBS maintaining a Neutral rating with a $101 target on October 7, 2026, Evercore ISI Group initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $100 target on October 12, 2026, and BMO Capital maintaining an Outperform rating with a $100 target on October 16, 2026. Across the street, analysts hold a consensus recommendation key of buy, with a mean price target of $104.10 based on 16 opinions.

Other Institutional Activity in Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Large investment firms have been actively adjusting their positions in the electronic broker. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 1,753,905 shares, ending with 33,129,663 shares worth about $2,739,491,914. Vanguard Capital Management LLC grew its holdings by 169,085 shares, ending with 28,349,920 shares worth about $2,344,254,954. State Street Corporation grew its holdings by 345,569 shares, ending with 19,437,767 shares worth about $1,607,309,000. FMR, LLC reduced its holdings by 672,537 shares, ending with 11,828,151 shares worth about $978,069,835. Geode Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 198,426 shares, ending with 10,641,906 shares worth about $879,979,233.

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Stock Down 1.7%

Interactive Brokers recently traded around $82.67. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $90.30 and slightly above its 200-day moving average of $82.31. Over the past year, the shares have moved between a low of $58.95 and a high of $98.75. The company carries a market capitalization of roughly $38.98 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 32.8, alongside a forward P/E ratio of 26.09.

Recent Earnings

Interactive Brokers reported trailing twelve month revenue of $6.83 billion. The firm posted basic earnings per share of $2.62 over the same period. Profitability metrics show a net margin of 16.5% and a return on equity of 24.0%, accompanied by year-over-year revenue growth of 26.3%.

Dividend

The company distributes an annual dividend yielding 0.41%, supported by a dividend payout ratio of 13.0% of its earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Company insiders have made steady small purchases of stock over recent months. Director Lori A Conkling bought 25 shares on July 1, 2026, at an average price of $88.03 for a total value of $2,201. Conkling purchased another 25 shares on August 3, 2026, at $87.03 per share, totaling $2,176. On September 1, 2026, Conkling acquired 25 shares at $94.53 for $2,363, and added another 25 shares on October 1, 2026, at $85.42 for a total value of $2,136.

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

Interactive Brokers Group operates an automated electronic brokerage platform serving customers across the United States and international markets. The firm handles trade execution, clearance, and settlement across asset classes including stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies. It also provides custody, prime brokerage, and margin lending solutions to active traders and institutional clients.

Bottom Line

Barclays' decision to raise its price target points to continued confidence in the broker's underlying business strength. Investors will likely watch upcoming financial updates to see if revenue growth and margins continue to match institutional expectations.