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Binah Capital Group, Inc. (BCG)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 delivered double-digit growth and GAAP profitability: revenue up 18% to $49.0M, gross profit $8.6M, EBITDA $2.2M, and net income $1.0M; operating expenses fell materially versus last year due to the absence of prior business combination costs .
  • Versus prior quarter, revenue rose to $49.0M from $45.0M, with net income improving from a Q4 2024 net loss of $1.1M to a Q1 2025 net income of $1.0M; gross profit improved sequentially from $8.5M to $8.6M .
  • No formal guidance was provided; management emphasized platform differentiation, subsequent addition of Bleakley Financial Group, and leadership expansion (Ryan Marcus appointment) as strategic drivers .
  • Estimates context: S&P Global consensus data for Q1 2025 EPS and revenue was unavailable; therefore, no beat/miss determination could be made. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Key potential stock reaction catalysts: continued execution on advisor-centric RIA platform, M&A pipeline momentum (Bleakley), and operating cost normalization post-transaction-related expenses .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • GAAP profitability returned: net income of $1.0M following a prior-year GAAP net loss; EBITDA increased to $2.2M on higher revenue and lower expenses .
    • Platform momentum and strategic expansion: “We achieved double-digit year-over-year growth in both revenue and EBITDA while delivering GAAP profitability… we were pleased to welcome Bleakley Financial Group… and appointed Ryan Marcus as Chief Business Development and Engagement Officer” — Craig Gould, CEO .
    • Sequential revenue growth and gross profit stability: revenue increased to $49.0M from $45.0M in Q4; gross profit rose to $8.6M from $8.5M .

  • What Went Wrong

    • AuM modestly lower than Q4: AuM was $26B in Q1 vs $27B in Q4 despite YoY growth, reflecting flows and market mix; management noted overall resilience but no explicit guidance to reverse this near-term .
    • Interest and other income declined YoY: $0.88M in Q1 vs $1.37M last year, tempering top-line growth from non-customer-contract sources .
    • Limited external estimate coverage: Consensus EPS and revenue estimates were unavailable, constraining visibility on sell-side expectations alignment. Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Financial Results

  • Consolidated revenue, EPS, net income, and margins vs prior periods and estimates
MetricQ1 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$41.45 $45.00 $48.94
GAAP Net Income ($USD Millions)$(1.58) $(1.10) $1.03
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.14) n/a$0.06
Gross Profit ($USD Millions)$7.80 $8.50 $8.60
Net Income Margin (%)(3.8%) (2.4%) 2.1%
EBITDA ($USD Millions)$(0.0) $2.00 (Adj.) $2.20
EBITDA Margin (%)(0.0%) 4.4% 4.5%
  • Revenue composition (contracts with customers) and other
Revenue Line ($USD Thousands)Q1 2024Q1 2025
Commissions$34,395 $41,141
Advisory Fees$5,685 $6,916
Total Revenue from Contracts with Customers$40,080 $48,057
Interest and Other Income$1,369 $879
Total Revenues$41,449 $48,936
  • Non-GAAP reconciliation (EBITDA)
EBITDA Reconciliation ($USD Millions)Q1 2024Q1 2025
Net Income (Loss)$(1.5) $1.0
Interest Expense1.1 0.6
Provision for Income Taxes0.1 0.4
Depreciation & Amortization0.3 0.2
EBITDA$(0.0) $2.2
  • KPIs and balance sheet highlights
KPI / Balance ($USD Millions unless noted)Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
AuM ($B)$26.9 $27.0 $26.0
Gross Profit ($M)$8.4 $8.5 $8.6
EBITDA ($M)$0.6 $2.0 (Adj.) $2.2
Cash & Equivalents ($M)$7.25 $8.49 $8.82
Long-Term Debt ($M)~$24.5 (Notes+Affiliates) $25.0 $25.0
  • Segment breakdown: Company reports one operating segment .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/Q1 2025None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no formal guidance)
Margins (Gross/EBITDA/Net)FY/Q1 2025None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no formal guidance)
OpEx, OI&E, Tax RateFY/Q1 2025None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no formal guidance)
DividendsFY/Q1 2025Preferred dividends terms disclosed; no common dividend guidance No changes disclosedMaintained

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was available in filings; themes are derived from press releases and filings.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3 2024)Previous Mentions (Q4 2024)Current Period (Q1 2025)Trend
Platform differentiation (RIA/advisor-centric)Hybrid-friendly model; one segment scale Celebrated listing; stable business; cost-of-funding reduction “Differentiated RIA platform… double-digit revenue & EBITDA… GAAP profitability” Strengthening narrative
M&A/recruiting pipelineBroker-dealer/RA footprint described “Strong start in 2025, robust acquisition and recruiting pipeline” Bleakley Financial Group added subsequent to quarter; exec team expansion Active pipeline; integration focus
Costs/RefinancingDebt terms, covenants, payout rate movements Refinance of senior notes, higher public company costs OpEx down YoY due to prior-year transaction costs absent Cost normalization post-transaction
AuM/Asset trendsTotal assets $26.9B; brokerage/advisory dynamics AuM up 13% YoY to $27B AuM $26B (+3% YoY) Growing, quarterly variability
Macro/regulatoryMarket sensitivity; rate policy, equity markets Continued caution; public company operations “Well-positioned to navigate dynamic macro environment” Balanced, resilient tone

Management Commentary

  • Prepared remarks emphasize growth and profitability: “We achieved double-digit year-over-year growth in both revenue and EBITDA while delivering GAAP profitability in the first quarter… we were pleased to welcome Bleakley Financial Group… and appointed Ryan Marcus… Looking ahead, we believe our resilient and differentiated platform leaves us well-positioned…” — Craig Gould, CEO .
  • Q4 framing ahead of 2025: “We’re pleased to deliver our 2024 fourth quarter results… closing of the business combination… listing on NASDAQ… significantly reducing our cost of funding… robust acquisition and recruiting pipeline… hybrid-friendly business model… positioned… to deliver profitable, long-term growth” — Craig Gould, CEO .

Q&A Highlights

  • No earnings call transcript for Q1 2025 was found; therefore, no Q&A detail, guidance clarifications, or tone changes could be extracted from a call. Searches of earnings-call-transcript returned no documents [earnings-call-transcript: none].

Estimates Context

  • We attempted to pull S&P Global consensus for Q1 2025 EPS, revenue, and EBITDA; the dataset returned no consensus values for EPS or revenue, indicating limited or unavailable coverage for BCG in Q1 2025. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Where estimates were unavailable, we cannot assess beat/miss; investors should monitor initiation/coverage updates and future quarters for emerging consensus.
MetricQ1 2025 ConsensusQ1 2025 Actual
EPS ($USD)n/a*$0.06
Revenue ($USD Millions)n/a*$48.94
EBITDA ($USD Millions)n/a*$2.20

Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Revenue growth and a return to GAAP profitability in Q1 2025 mark a positive inflection, supported by lower operating expenses (absence of prior-year transaction costs) and advisor platform momentum .
  • Sequential performance improved versus Q4 2024 on revenue and net income; gross profit remains resilient, indicating underlying health in commissions/advisory economics .
  • Strategic pipeline remains active (Bleakley addition), with leadership expansion underscoring growth ambitions in advisor recruitment and engagement .
  • Balance sheet liquidity is steady (cash ~$8.8M) with long-term debt at ~$25M; investors should track debt service terms and preferred dividend obligations (Series A/B) for capital allocation flexibility .
  • With limited sell-side estimate coverage, near-term trading may lean on company prints and strategic updates; watch upcoming quarters for coverage expansion and any formal guidance to frame expectations. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Medium-term thesis: consolidation of hybrid broker-dealer/RA platforms with operating leverage from normalized costs and pipeline execution; monitor AuM trajectory, payout dynamics, and non-GAAP adjustments impact on EBITDA and cash generation .