Oppenheimer Holdings (OPY) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net income for Q2 2025 was $21.7 million ($2.06 per share), up 111% year-over-year, with revenue rising 12.9% to $373.2 million, driven by higher investment banking, commissions, and advisory fees.

• Wealth Management revenue grew 5.1% to $246.4 million, with AUM reaching a record $52.8 billion; Capital Markets revenue surged 33.5% to $123.0 million, narrowing its pre-tax loss.

• Assets under administration hit $138.4 billion, and book value per share increased 8.4% to $85.27.

• Improved results were driven by robust trading volumes, record AUM, and a rally in equity markets.

• The firm maintained a strong, unlevered balance sheet and record capital levels, supporting ongoing investments in personnel and technology.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2025 revenue: $373.2 million (+12.9% year-over-year); net income: $21.7 million (+111.1% year-over-year); EPS: $2.06 basic, $1.91 diluted.

• Book value per share: $85.27 (+8.4%); tangible book value per share: $68.25 (+10.9%).

• Compensation expenses rose 8.3% to $239.1 million; non-compensation expenses increased 8.4% to $101.9 million.

• Wealth Management pre-tax income: $62.8 million (down 2.2% year-over-year); Capital Markets pre-tax loss: $3.9 million (improved from $21.8 million loss in Q2 2024).

• AUM: $52.8 billion (+11.2% year-over-year); AUA: $138.4 billion (+9.8%).

Outlook and guidance

• Management remains optimistic, focusing on expanding Wealth Management and Capital Markets through strategic hires, technology investments, and targeted acquisitions.

• Anticipates continued volatility from trade policy, interest rate changes, and geopolitical risks, but expects higher deal volumes as market conditions stabilize.

• No material impact expected from recent U.S. tax law changes; regulatory capital remains well above requirements.

• Management remains focused on delivering high-quality client services and leveraging recent investments in talent.