Meritz Financial Group reported consolidated operating profit of $574M in Q1 2026, up 18.4% year-over-year. (DART regulatory filing, May 14, 2026)
Earnings at a Glance
Revenue, operating profit, and net income all came in above year-ago levels in Q1 2026 (January–March). Operating profit more than doubled compared to the prior quarter (Q4 2025).
- Revenue: $10.9B, +98.2% YoY, +58.3% QoQ
- Operating Profit: $574M, +18.4% YoY, +152.2% QoQ
- Pre-tax Income: $618M, +9.8% YoY
- Net Income: $456M, +9.6% YoY
- Net Income Attributable to Controlling Shareholders: $448M, +9.4% YoY
Market Reaction
According to media reports ahead of the filing, Meritz Financial Group's shares underperformed relative to other financial sector names, which broadly trended higher during the same period. Several brokerages were reported to have trimmed earnings estimates and downgraded their investment ratings. As context, the company posted a record full-year 2025 net income of $1.58B, with a shareholder return ratio of 67.1% — also an all-time high.
This article was auto-generated based on the original DART regulatory filing and domestic and international media reports. It is intended to deliver key data points promptly following the announcement. Readers are advised to consult the company's official filing before making any investment decisions.
