Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Earnings
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY) (the "Company" or "Firm") today reported net income of $21.7 million or $2.06 basic earnings per share for the third quarter of 2025, compared with net income of $24.5 million or $2.38 basic earnings per share for the third quarter of 2024. Third quarter 2025 results were significantly impacted by higher pre-tax compensation expenses for liability-based awards totaling $13.5 million or $0.95 basic earnings per share (after tax), attributable to an increase in the OPY Class A share price (increased $8.30 per share during the quarter). Revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was $424.4 million, an increase of 13.7%, compared to revenue of $373.4 million for the third quarter of 2024.
Robert S. Lowenthal, President and CEO commented, "I am very pleased with our third quarter operating performance which saw a substantial increase in investment banking revenues amid a still-favorable capital raising environment. Market concerns about lingering inflation, a weakening labor market and eroding central bank independence were outweighed by the positive sentiments emanating from the Federal Reserve embarking on a new rate cutting cycle. In addition, continuing enthusiasm around the potential for spending related to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) resulted in extended rallies that pushed all major indices to new record highs in September. These conditions spurred a significant rise in new equity issuance volumes and resulted in significantly higher investment banking revenues during the third quarter.
The momentum in the financial markets also provided a positive backdrop for our Wealth Management business, as rising markets propelled assets under management ("AUM") to a new all-time high. This in turn drove higher fee-based revenues while strong investor sentiment also led to higher transaction volumes and commissions. Our Wealth Management results, however, were adversely impacted by reduced interest-sensitive sweep income largely due to lower average sweep balances and rates.
Although we were gratified to see markets recognize our success by bidding up our share price to a new record high, it also drove higher compensation expense associated with certain employee liability-based awards that rose in value in direct correlation with the increase in our share price during the quarter and negatively impacted our results for the quarter.
With three-quarters of the year now behind us, we have already exceeded the Company's full year 2024 operating results. As we enter the fourth quarter, we remain focused on our clients, helping them raise, manage and allocate their capital. Our success is a reflection of good client outcomes and long-term relationships built over many market cycles. We are optimistic about the future and the many investment opportunities available, while remaining cautious and vigilant about the uncertainties that could emerge. "
Summary Operating Results (Unaudited)
('000s, except per share amounts or otherwise indicated)
Firm
3Q-25
3Q-24
Revenue
$ 424,438
$ 373,352
Compensation Expenses
$ 290,222
$ 237,935
Non-compensation Expenses
$ 102,581
$ 100,047
Pre-Tax Income
$ 31,635
$ 35,370
Income Tax Provision
$ 9,923
$ 10,862
Net Income (1)
$ 21,712
$ 24,508
Earnings Per Share (Basic) (1)
$ 2.06
$ 2.38
Earnings Per Share (Diluted) (1)
$ 1.90
$ 2.16
Book Value Per Share
$ 87.47
$ 81.10
Tangible Book Value Per Share (2)
$ 70.48
$ 64.03
Wealth Management
Revenue
$ 259,726
$ 246,049
Pre-Tax Income
$ 62,528
$ 72,015
Assets Under Administration (billions)
$ 143.5
$ 129.8
Assets Under Management (billions)
$ 55.1
$ 49.1
Capital Markets
Revenue
$ 162,145
$ 124,030
Pre-Tax Income (Loss)
$ 12,289
$ (6,144)
(1) Attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
(2) Represents book value less goodwill and intangible assets divided by number of shares outstanding.
Highlights
Wealth Management
Wealth Management reported revenue for the current quarter of $259.7 million, 5.6% higher compared with the prior year period. Pre-tax income was $62.5 million in the current quarter, a decrease of 13.2% compared with a year ago. Financial advisor headcount at the end of the current quarter was 927, flat when compared to 928 at the end of the third quarter of 2024.
('000s, except otherwise indicated)
3Q-25
3Q-24
Revenue
$ 259,726
$ 246,049
Commissions
$ 61,862
$ 54,872
Advisory Fees
$ 134,396
$ 121,619
Bank Deposit Sweep Income
$ 28,349
$ 34,875
Interest
$ 22,381
$ 24,331
Other
$ 12,738
$ 10,352
Total Expenses
$ 197,198
$ 174,034
Compensation
$ 148,978
$ 125,270
Non-compensation
$ 48,220
$ 48,764
Pre-Tax Income
$ 62,528
$ 72,015
Compensation Ratio
57.4 %
50.9 %
Non-compensation Ratio
18.6 %
19.8 %
Pre-Tax Margin
24.1 %
29.3 %
Assets Under Administration (billions)
$ 143.5
$ 129.8
Assets Under Management (billions)
$ 55.1
$ 49.1
Cash Sweep Balances (billions)
$ 2.8
$ 2.8
Revenue:
Assets under Management (AUM):
Total Expenses:
Capital Markets
Capital Markets reported revenue for the current quarter of $162.1 million, 30.7% higher when compared with the prior year period. Pre-tax income was $12.3 million compared with a pre-tax loss of $6.1 million a year ago.
('000s)
3Q-25
3Q-24
Revenue
$ 162,145
$ 124,030
Investment Banking
$ 75,045
$ 50,098
Advisory Fees
$ 21,865
$ 32,798
Equities Underwriting
$ 48,326
$ 12,588
Fixed Income Underwriting
$ 3,818
$ 4,390
Other
$ 1,036
$ 322
Sales and Trading
$ 86,753
$ 72,755
Equities
$ 44,139
$ 33,303
Fixed Income
$ 42,614
$ 39,452
Other
$ 347
$ 1,177
Total Expenses
$ 149,856
$ 130,174
Compensation
$ 106,245
$ 87,649
Non-compensation
$ 43,611
$ 42,525
Pre-Tax Income (Loss)
$ 12,289
$ (6,144)
Compensation Ratio
65.5 %
70.7 %
Non-compensation Ratio
26.9 %
34.3 %
Pre-Tax Margin
7.6 %
(5.0) %
Revenue:
Investment Banking
Sales and Trading
Total Expenses:
Other Matters
(In millions, except number of shares and per share amounts)
3Q-25
3Q-24
Capital
Stockholders' Equity (1)
$ 920.3
$ 837.8
Regulatory Net Capital (2)
$ 383.0
$ 487.5
Regulatory Excess Net Capital (2)
$ 351.7
$ 464.6
Common Stock Repurchases
Repurchases
$ —
$ 0.3
Number of Shares
—
5,981
Average Price
$ —
$ 49.30
Period End Shares
10,520,549
10,331,401
Effective Tax Rate
31.4 %
30.7 %
(1) Attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
(2) Attributable to Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. broker-dealer
Company Information
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading middle market investment bank and full service broker-dealer that is engaged in a broad range of activities in the financial services industry, including retail securities brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking (corporate and public finance), equity and fixed income research, market-making, trust services, and investment advisory and asset management services. With roots tracing back to 1881, the Company is headquartered in New York and has 88 retail branch offices in the United States and institutional businesses located in London, Tel Aviv, and Hong Kong.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" relating to anticipated future performance. For a discussion of the factors that could cause future performance to be different than anticipated, reference is made to Factors Affecting "Forward-Looking Statements" and Part 1A – Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)
('000s, except number of shares and per share amounts)
For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2025
2024
% Change
2025
2024
% Change
REVENUE
Commissions
$ 120,684
$ 103,079
17.1
$ 341,587
$ 295,984
15.4
Advisory fees
134,404
121,631
10.5
388,835
353,675
9.9
Investment banking
77,488
52,185
48.5
168,644
131,841
27.9
Bank deposit sweep income
28,349
34,875
(18.7)
87,078
106,406
(18.2)
Interest
38,859
38,034
2.2
113,245
99,605
13.7
Principal transactions, net
14,902
14,364
3.7
38,409
42,672
(10.0)
Other
9,752
9,184
6.2
27,643
26,896
2.8
Total revenue
424,438
373,352
13.7
1,165,441
1,057,079
10.3
EXPENSES
Compensation and related expenses
290,222
237,935
22.0
756,387
680,375
11.2
Communications and technology
25,938
24,602
5.4
78,324
73,860
6.0
Occupancy and equipment costs
15,971
16,240
(1.7)
47,558
47,604
(0.1)
Clearing and exchange fees
6,850
7,125
(3.9)
21,643
19,747
9.6
Interest
22,496
24,103
(6.7)
66,421
66,631
(0.3)
Other
31,326
27,977
12.0
89,887
80,172
12.1
Total expenses
392,803
337,982
16.2
1,060,220
968,389
9.5
Pre-tax income
31,635
35,370
(10.6)
105,221
88,690
18.6
Income tax provision
9,923
10,862
(8.6)
31,180
28,172
10.7
Net income
$ 21,712
$ 24,508
(11.4)
$ 74,041
$ 60,518
22.3
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest, net of tax
—
—
—
(310)
Net income attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
$ 21,712
$ 24,508
(11.4)
$ 74,041
$ 60,828
21.7
Earnings per share attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.
Basic
$ 2.06
$ 2.38
(13.4)
$ 7.05
$ 5.87
20.1
Diluted
$ 1.90
$ 2.16
(12.0)
$ 6.53
$ 5.45
19.8
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic
10,519,722
10,332,927
1.8
10,502,101
10,355,982
1.4
Diluted
11,450,346
11,277,865
1.5
11,349,801
11,156,536
1.7
Period end number of common shares outstanding
10,520,549
10,331,401
1.8
10,520,549
10,331,401
1.8
SOURCE Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.