Should I buy Interactive Brokers (IBKR) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 69% of its targets hit on this sector (268 calls tested). It aims for $105 (+20 %), call made on October 7, 2026, maturing on October 7, 2027 (7 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Interactive Brokers
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 100 % | +77.6 % | 10 | $101 +15% |
| Piper Sandler | 100 % | +63.7 % | 11 | $105 +20% |
| Barclays | 100 % | +54.3 % | 25 | $115 +31% |
| Goldman Sachs | 83 % | +52.2 % | 6 | $113 +29% |
| Citigroup | 100 % | +48.4 % | 9 | $60 -31% |
| Jefferies | 83 % | +45.5 % | 6 | $81 -7% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 100 % | +41.2 % | 6 | $49 -44% |
| B of A Securities | 80 % | +39.0 % | 5 | $116 +33% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 78% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 9 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $105, i.e. +20% from the current price ($87).
- The most reliable firm on IBKR, UBS (100% hit rate, 10 scored calls), targets $101 (call made on October 7, 2026, maturing on October 7, 2027) (+15%) in its most recent call.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~35): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Negligible dividend (0.3% yield): your return depends mostly on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on IBKR
Median target $105 (+20%) · 9 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Interactive Brokers now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 78% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $105 (+20%), and UBS (most reliable on IBKR, 100%) targets $101. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~35). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Interactive Brokers?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($105) is still +20% above the current price ($87) (most reliable on IBKR: UBS, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Interactive Brokers still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($87) and its estimated value: analysts target $105 on median (+20%), with 78% buys (most reliable on IBKR: UBS, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on IBKR and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying IBKR?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Interactive Brokers profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).