Overview
US diversified holding company reported Q1 revenue more than doubled yr/yr, driven by trading gains
Net income swung to profit from loss in Q1 2025, reflecting trading gains and lower expenses
Company to repurchase minority shares of B. Riley Securities and merge with B. Riley Wealth
Outlook
Company plans to merge B. Riley Securities and B. Riley Wealth by year-end, pending regulatory approval
Company says strengthened balance sheet and expanding pipeline support current outlook
Company expects timing of returns from principal investments to vary
Result Drivers
TRADING GAINS - Co said Q1 revenue and net income increases were primarily driven by trading gains
CAPITAL MARKETS ACTIVITY - Capital Markets segment saw higher trading gains and advisory revenues, leading to increased revenue and segment income
WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROWTH - Wealth Management segment benefited from increased carried interest appreciation and lower operating expenses
Company press release: ID:nPn7PHLxca
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
$352.06 mln
Q1 EPS
$6.57
Q1 Net Income
$211.25 mln
For questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact reuters.support@thomsonreuters.com.
(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)