StoneX Group Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

StoneX Group Inc. reported a strong start to fiscal 2024 with a 20% increase in quarterly operating revenues to $784.2 million, net income of $69.1 million, and diluted EPS of $2.13 per share. The CEO highlighted a 19.3% return on equity and a constructive market environment.

Positive

• 20% increase in quarterly operating revenues
• Net income of $69.1 million
• Return on equity of 19.3%
• Diluted EPS of $2.13 per share

Negative

• 10% decrease in net income compared to the prior year
• 12% decrease in basic and diluted earnings per share compared to the prior year

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported quarterly operating revenues of $784.2 million, which represent a 20% increase, are a robust indicator of StoneX Group Inc.'s growth trajectory. The significant uptick in revenues is primarily driven by a 52% increase in the sales of physical commodities and a 48% interest income surge, likely reflecting heightened market activity and favorable interest rate conditions. The diluted EPS of $2.13, despite being influenced by a one-time gain on acquisition in the previous year, shows a substantial 28.0% increase when normalized for this factor. This indicates a strong underlying earnings growth, which is a positive sign for investors looking for earnings quality.

However, the 10% decrease in net income and the drop in ROE from 27.3% to 19.3% year-over-year could signal margin pressures or increased costs, which may warrant a closer examination of the company's expense management and profitability sustainability. Additionally, the interest expense has increased significantly by 53%, which could be a concern if the company's debt levels are rising or if it indicates a higher cost of capital, potentially impacting future profitability.

Market Research Analyst

StoneX Group's performance in its various segments reveals strategic insights into the company's market positioning. The Institutional segment's 27% revenue increase suggests a growing footprint in high-value services, likely benefiting from market volatility and increased client activity. Meanwhile, the Retail segment's 31% operating revenue increase could reflect successful penetration into consumer markets or an enhanced product offering.

The company's ability to grow its operating revenues uniformly across different segments is indicative of a diversified and resilient business model. However, the 28% decline in Corporate operating revenues may point to potential weaknesses or strategic shifts within the company's internal structure that could require further investigation.

Economist

The reported financials of StoneX Group Inc. provide a snapshot of the company's economic health and its ability to navigate the complexities of the financial services industry. The interest income growth is reflective of the broader economic environment, where rising interest rates can enhance earnings on client float. This is a double-edged sword; while currently beneficial to StoneX, it can also lead to increased borrowing costs, as evidenced by the 53% rise in interest expenses.

From an economic perspective, the company's performance must be contextualized within the current macroeconomic trends, such as inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts. The ability to maintain profitability and growth in such an environment would be indicative of strong managerial acumen and a robust, adaptable business model.

Quarterly Operating Revenues of $784.2 million, up 20%  

Quarterly Net Income of $69.1 million, ROE of 19.3%

Quarterly Diluted EPS of $2.13 per share

NEW YORK, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. (the “Company”; NASDAQ: SNEX), a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high touch service and deep expertise, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2024 first quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Sean M. O’Connor, the Company’s CEO, stated, “We had a very strong start to fiscal 2024, with net income of $69.1 million representing a 19.3% return on equity, a 20.5% return on tangible book value, and diluted EPS of $2.13. The comparable prior year period included a $23.5 million gain on acquisition, which contributed $0.74 of diluted EPS. Excluding this gain on acquisition, diluted EPS increased by 28.0% over the prior year. We continue to see a constructive market environment with good client engagement, and increased interest earnings on our client float. We are pleased to see that our business continues to deliver what we believe to be superior returns to our shareholders.”

StoneX Group Inc. Summary Financials

Consolidated financial statements for the Company will be included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Upon filing, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will also be made available on the Company’s website at www.stonex.com.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(Unaudited) (in millions, except share and per share amounts)		2023				2022			% Change
Revenues:
Sales of physical commodities	$	18,820.9			$	12,403.4				52	%
Principal gains, net		293.8				254.2				16	%
Commission and clearing fees		129.7				118.0				10	%
Consulting, management, and account fees		38.5				39.8				(3	)%
Interest income		290.1				196.2				48	%
Total revenues		19,573.0				13,011.6				50	%
Cost of sales of physical commodities		18,788.8				12,356.8				52	%
Operating revenues		784.2				654.8				20	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		74.3				67.3				10	%
Introducing broker commissions		39.1				36.8				6	%
Interest expense		236.0				154.3				53	%
Interest expense on corporate funding		13.2				14.4				(8	)%
Net operating revenues		421.6				382.0				10	%
Compensation and other expenses:
Variable compensation and benefits		121.9				118.5				3	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		96.2				80.5				20	%
Trading systems and market information		18.7				17.7				6	%
Professional fees		15.7				15.9				(1	)%
Non-trading technology and support		16.9				14.8				14	%
Occupancy and equipment rental		7.7				8.9				(13	)%
Selling and marketing		11.7				12.9				(9	)%
Travel and business development		7.1				5.7				25	%
Communications		2.2				2.2				—	%
Depreciation and amortization		11.2				12.7				(12	)%
Bad debts (recoveries), net		(0.3	)			0.7				n/m
Other		16.9				19.4				(13	)%
Total compensation and other expenses		325.9				309.9				5	%
Gain on acquisition		—				23.5				(100	)%
Income before tax		95.7				95.6				—	%
Income tax expense		26.6				19.0				40	%
Net income	$	69.1			$	76.6				(10	)%
Earnings per share: (1)
Basic	$	2.20			$	2.50				(12	)%
Diluted	$	2.13			$	2.41				(12	)%
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: (1)
Basic		30,233,107				29,657,724				2	%
Diluted		31,274,307				30,749,778				2	%
Return on equity (“ROE”)		19.3	%			27.3	%
ROE on tangible book value		20.5	%			29.6	%
n/m = not meaningful to present as a percentage

(1)		On November 24, 2023, the Company effected a three-for-two stock dividend to stockholders of record as of November 17, 2023. The stock split increased the number of shares of common stock outstanding. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted for the stock split.

The following table presents our consolidated operating revenues by segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Segment operating revenues represented by:
Commercial	$	198.4			$	182.4				9	%
Institutional		435.7				343.5				27	%
Retail		92.5				70.5				31	%
Payments		60.6				55.4				9	%
Corporate		9.2				12.8				(28	)%
Eliminations		(12.2	)			(9.8	)			24	%
Operating revenues	$	784.2			$	654.8				20	%

The following table presents our consolidated income by segment for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Segment income represented by:
Commercial	$	87.2			$	82.8				5	%
Institutional		65.2				62.0				5	%
Retail		28.7				(4.2	)			n/m
Payments		35.0				32.3				8	%
Total segment income	$	216.1			$	172.9				25	%
Reconciliation of segment income to income before tax:
Segment income	$	216.1			$	172.9				25	%
Net operating revenues (loss) within Corporate (1)		(15.6	)			(11.1	)			41	%
Overhead costs and expenses		(104.8	)			(89.7	)			17	%
Gain on acquisition		—				23.5				(100	)%
Income before tax	$	95.7			$	95.6				—	%

(1)		Includes interest expense on corporate funding.

Key Operating Metrics

The tables below present operating revenues disaggregated across the key products we provide to our clients and select operating data and metrics used by management in evaluating our performance, for the periods indicated.

All $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents	Three Months Ended December 31,
		2023				2022			% Change
Operating Revenues (in millions):
Listed derivatives	$	109.2			$	99.8				9	%
Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives		44.5				42.5				5	%
Securities		316.2				234.1				35	%
FX / Contracts for difference (“CFD”) contracts		74.6				48.8				53	%
Payments		59.4				54.2				10	%
Physical contracts		51.4				59.7				(14	)%
Interest / fees earned on client balances		98.4				86.2				14	%
Other		33.5				26.5				26	%
Corporate		9.2				12.8				(28	)%
Eliminations		(12.2	)			(9.8	)			24	%
	$	784.2			$	654.8				20	%
Volumes and Other Select Data (all $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents):
Listed derivatives (contracts, 000’s)		50,759				40,199				26	%
Listed derivatives, average rate per contract (1)	$	2.03			$	2.33				(13	)%
Average client equity - listed derivatives (millions)	$	6,170			$	8,222				(25	)%
OTC derivatives (contracts, 000’s)		814				717				14	%
OTC derivatives, average rate per contract	$	54.92			$	60.08				(9	)%
Securities average daily volume (“ADV”) (millions)	$	6,224			$	4,231				47	%
Securities rate per million (“RPM”) (2)	$	295			$	422				(30	)%
Average money market / FDIC sweep client balances (millions)	$	1,060			$	1,535				(31	)%
FX / CFD contracts ADV (millions)	$	10,917			$	12,830				(15	)%
FX / CFD contracts RPM	$	109			$	63				73	%
Payments ADV (millions)	$	75			$	75				—	%
Payments RPM	$	12,557			$	11,431				10	%

(1)		Give-up fee revenues, related to contract execution for clients of other FCMs, as well as cash and voice brokerage revenues are excluded from the calculation of listed derivatives, average rate per contract.
(2)		Interest expense associated with our fixed income activities is deducted from operating revenues in the calculation of Securities RPM while interest income related to securities lending is excluded.

Interest expense

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Interest expense attributable to:
Trading activities:
Institutional dealer in fixed income securities	$	172.1			$	96.3				79	%
Securities borrowing		14.6				7.9				85	%
Client balances on deposit		36.3				36.5				(1	)%
Short-term financing facilities of subsidiaries and other direct interest of operating segments		13.0				13.6				(4	)%
		236.0				154.3				53	%
Corporate funding		13.2				14.4				(8	)%
Total interest expense	$	249.2			$	168.7				48	%

Variable vs. Fixed Expenses
The table below sets forth our variable expenses and non-variable expenses as a percentage of total non-interest expenses for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023			% of Total					2022			% of Total
Variable compensation and benefits	$	121.9				28	%		$	118.5				29	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		74.3				17	%			67.3				16	%
Introducing broker commissions		39.1				9	%			36.8				9	%
Total variable expenses		235.3				54	%			222.6				54	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		96.2				22	%			80.5				19	%
Other fixed expenses		108.1				24	%			110.2				27	%
Bad debts (recoveries), net		(0.3	)			—	%			0.7				—	%
Total non-variable expenses		204.0				46	%			191.4				46	%
Total non-interest expenses	$	439.3				100	%		$	414.0				100	%

Impact of the Gain on Acquisition and Related Amortization

On October 31, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, StoneX Netherlands B.V., acquired CDI-Societe Cotonniere De Distribution S.A (“CDI”), based in Switzerland. The results of the three months ended December 31, 2022 include a non-taxable gain of $23.5 million related to the acquisition. The results of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include amortization expense related to identified intangible assets from this acquisition.

The Company acquired Gain Capital Holdings, Inc. effective August 1, 2020. The results of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include amortization expense related to identified intangible assets from this acquisition.

When evaluating acquisitions, management considers the gain on acquisition and the amortization expense related to the intangible assets identified and recorded as part of these acquisitions.

The following table presents income before tax, income tax expense, and net income as reported in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The table also presents adjusted income before tax, adjusted income tax expense, and adjusted net income, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The “adjusted” non-GAAP financial measures reflect each item after removing the impact of the gain on acquisition and the related amortization expense of the intangible assets for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Management believes that presenting our results excluding the gain on acquisition and the amortization expense related to the intangible assets identified and recorded as part of these acquisitions is meaningful, as it increases the comparability of period-to-period results.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
As reported, GAAP:
Income before tax	$	95.7			$	95.6				—	%
Income tax expense		26.6				19.0				40	%
Net income	$	69.1			$	76.6				(10	)%
Return on equity		19.3	%			27.3	%			(8.0	)%
Adjusted (non-GAAP) (1)
Adjusted income before tax	$	97.0			$	75.1				29	%
Adjusted income tax expense		27.0				19.8				36	%
Adjusted net income	$	70.0			$	55.3				27	%
Adjusted return on equity		19.6	%			19.7	%			(0.1	)%

(1)		Adjusted income before tax, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted net income, and adjusted return on equity are non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP amounts listed above is provided in Appendix A.

Segment Information

Segment income is calculated as net contribution less non-variable direct segment costs. These non-variable direct expenses include trader base compensation and benefits, operational charges, trading systems and market information, professional fees, travel and business development, communications, bad debts, trade errors and direct marketing expenses.

Segment income is used by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) as the primary measure of segment profit or loss in the evaluation for each of our operating segments. During the three months ended December 31, 2023, we revised our method of allocating certain overhead costs to our operating segments, and, beginning in the three months ended December 31, 2023, the CODM also uses ‘Segment income, less allocation of overhead costs’ as an additional segment measure of our segments’ financial performance. The allocation of overhead costs to operating segments includes the costs associated with compliance, technology, and credit and risk costs. The share of allocated costs is based on resources consumed by the relevant businesses. In addition, the allocation of human resources and occupancy costs is principally based on employee costs within the relevant businesses. The measure of segment profit or loss most consistent with the corresponding amounts in the consolidated financial statements is segment income.

In the accompanying segment tables, ‘Allocation of overhead costs’ has been added beneath ‘Segment income’, which reconciles the segment income measure to the segment income, less allocation of overhead costs measure for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Segment Results

Our business activities are managed through four operating segments, including Commercial, Institutional, Retail and Payments.

The tables below present the financial performance, a disaggregation of operating revenues, and select operating data and metrics used by management in evaluating the performance of our segments, for the periods indicated. Additional information on the performance of our segments will be included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed with the SEC.

Commercial

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Revenues:
Sales of physical commodities	$	18,809.5			$	12,149.4				55	%
Principal gains, net		77.1				69.7				11	%
Commission and clearing fees		44.3				38.8				14	%
Consulting, management and account fees		5.8				6.5				(11	)%
Interest income		41.3				29.1				42	%
Total revenues		18,978.0				12,293.5				54	%
Cost of sales of physical commodities		18,779.6				12,111.1				55	%
Operating revenues		198.4				182.4				9	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		15.8				13.2				20	%
Introducing broker commissions		10.4				7.5				39	%
Interest expense		8.8				9.0				(2	)%
Net operating revenues		163.4				152.7				7	%
Variable direct compensation and benefits		37.0				37.0				—	%
Net contribution		126.4				115.7				9	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		15.5				13.7				13	%
Other fixed expenses		23.8				18.7				27	%
Bad debts (recoveries), net		(0.1	)			0.5				n/m
Non-variable direct expenses		39.2				32.9				19	%
Segment income		87.2				82.8				5	%
Allocation of overhead costs (1)		8.8				—				n/m
Segment income, less allocation of overhead costs	$	78.4			$	82.8				n/m

(1)		Includes an allocation of certain overhead costs to our operating segments as noted above for the three months ended December 31, 2023. These allocations will be provided on an ongoing basis, however they have not been calculated for previously reported periods.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Operating revenues (in millions):
Listed derivatives	$	59.4			$	53.8				10	%
OTC derivatives		44.5				42.5				5	%
Physical contracts		50.6				53.7				(6	)%
Interest / fees earned on client balances		37.2				26.1				43	%
Other		6.7				6.3				6	%
	$	198.4			$	182.4				9	%
Select data (all $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents):
Listed derivatives (contracts, 000’s)		9,523				7,887				21	%
Listed derivatives, average rate per contract (1)	$	5.95			$	6.67				(11	)%
Average client equity - listed derivatives (millions)	$	1,700			$	2,136				(20	)%
Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives (contracts, 000’s)		814				717				14	%
OTC derivatives, average rate per contract	$	54.92			$	60.08				(9	)%

(1)		Give-up fee revenues, related to contract execution for clients of other FCMs, as well as cash and voice brokerage revenues are excluded from the calculation of listed derivatives, average rate per contract.

Institutional

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Revenues:
Sales of physical commodities	$	—			$	—				—	%
Principal gains, net		103.2				101.2				2	%
Commission and clearing fees		73.3				67.5				9	%
Consulting, management and account fees		17.3				16.8				3	%
Interest income		241.9				158.0				53	%
Total revenues		435.7				343.5				27	%
Cost of sales of physical commodities		—				—				—	%
Operating revenues		435.7				343.5				27	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		52.9				47.0				13	%
Introducing broker commissions		7.7				8.6				(10	)%
Interest expense		226.5				144.7				57	%
Net operating revenues		148.6				143.2				4	%
Variable direct compensation and benefits		48.4				48.6				—	%
Net contribution		100.2				94.6				6	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		16.4				12.7				29	%
Other fixed expenses		19.0				20.0				(5	)%
Bad debts (recoveries), net		(0.4	)			(0.1	)			300	%
Non-variable direct expenses		35.0				32.6				7	%
Segment income		65.2				62.0				5	%
Allocation of overhead costs (1)		12.8				—				n/m
Segment income, less allocation of overhead costs	$	52.4			$	62.0				n/m

(1)

Includes an allocation of certain overhead costs to our operating segments as noted above for the three months ended December 31, 2023. These allocations will be provided on an ongoing basis, however they have not been calculated for previously reported periods.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Operating revenues (in millions):
Listed derivatives	$	49.8			$	46.0				8	%
Securities		293.6				213.0				38	%
FX contracts		8.0				9.2				(13	)%
Interest / fees earned on client balances		60.5				59.3				2	%
Other		23.8				16.0				49	%
	$	435.7			$	343.5				27	%
Select data (all $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents):
Listed derivatives (contracts, 000’s)		41,236				32,312				28	%
Listed derivatives, average rate per contract (1)	$	1.12			$	1.27				(12	)%
Average client equity - listed derivatives (millions)	$	4,470			$	6,086				(27	)%
Securities ADV (millions)	$	6,224			$	4,231				47	%
Securities RPM (2)	$	295			$	422				(30	)%
Average money market / FDIC sweep client balances (millions)	$	1,060			$	1,535				(31	)%
FX contracts ADV (millions)	$	3,970			$	4,868				(18	)%
FX contracts RPM	$	34			$	30				13	%

(1)		Give-up fee revenues, related to contract execution for clients of other FCMs, revenues are excluded from the calculation of listed derivatives, average rate per contract.
(2)		Interest expense associated with our fixed income activities is deducted from operating revenues in the calculation of Securities RPM, while interest income related to securities lending is excluded.

Retail

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Revenues:
Sales of physical commodities	$	11.4			$	254.0				(96	)%
Principal gains, net		55.6				31.8				75	%
Commission and clearing fees		11.2				10.7				5	%
Consulting, management and account fees		14.1				14.9				(5	)%
Interest income		9.4				4.8				96	%
Total revenues		101.7				316.2				(68	)%
Cost of sales of physical commodities		9.2				245.7				(96	)%
Operating revenues		92.5				70.5				31	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		3.5				5.3				(34	)%
Introducing broker commissions		20.4				20.2				1	%
Interest expense		1.6				1.1				45	%
Net operating revenues		67.0				43.9				53	%
Variable direct compensation and benefits		4.4				4.7				(6	)%
Net contribution		62.6				39.2				60	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		10.3				13.2				(22	)%
Other fixed expenses		23.5				29.9				(21	)%
Bad debts, net of recoveries		0.1				0.3				(67	)%
Non-variable direct expenses		33.9				43.4				(22	)%
Segment income (loss)		28.7				(4.2	)			n/m
Allocation of overhead costs (1)		11.5				—				n/m
Segment income (loss), less allocation of overhead costs	$	17.2			$	(4.2	)			n/m

(1)		Includes an allocation of certain overhead costs to our operating segments as noted above for the three months ended December 31, 2023. These allocations will be provided on an ongoing basis, however they have not been calculated for previously reported periods.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Operating revenues (in millions):
Securities	$	22.6			$	21.1				7	%
FX / CFD contracts		66.6				39.6				68	%
Physical contracts		0.8				6.0				(87	)%
Interest / fees earned on client balances		0.7				0.8				(13	)%
Other		1.8				3.0				(40	)%
	$	92.5			$	70.5				31	%
Select data (all $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents):
FX / CFD contracts ADV (millions)	$	6,948			$	7,962				(13	)%
FX / CFD contracts RPM	$	151			$	82				84	%

Payments

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Revenues:
Sales of physical commodities	$	—			$	—				—	%
Principal gains, net		57.5				52.6				9	%
Commission and clearing fees		1.5				1.6				(6	)%
Consulting, management, account fees		0.9				1.0				(10	)%
Interest income		0.7				0.2				250	%
Total revenues		60.6				55.4				9	%
Cost of sales of physical commodities		—				—				—	%
Operating revenues		60.6				55.4				9	%
Transaction-based clearing expenses		1.8				1.6				13	%
Introducing broker commissions		0.6				0.5				20	%
Interest expense		—				—				—	%
Net operating revenues		58.2				53.3				9	%
Variable compensation and benefits		10.6				11.2				(5	)%
Net contribution		47.6				42.1				13	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		7.3				5.5				33	%
Other fixed expenses		5.2				4.3				21	%
Bad debts		0.1				—				n/m
Total non-variable direct expenses		12.6				9.8				29	%
Segment income		35.0				32.3				8	%
Allocation of overhead costs (1)		5.1				—				n/m
Segment income, less allocation of overhead costs	$	29.9			$	32.3				n/m

(1)		Includes an allocation of certain overhead costs to our operating segments as noted above for the three months ended December 31, 2023. These allocations will be provided on an ongoing basis, however they have not been calculated for previously reported periods.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Operating revenues (in millions):
Payments	$	59.4			$	54.2				10	%
Other		1.2				1.2				—	%
	$	60.6			$	55.4				9	%
Select data (all $ amounts are U.S. dollar or U.S. dollar equivalents):
Payments ADV (millions)	$	75			$	75				—	%
Payments RPM	$	12,557			$	11,431				10	%

Overhead Costs and Expenses

We incur overhead costs and expenses, including certain shared services such as information technology, accounting and treasury, credit and risk, legal and compliance, and human resources and other activities. The following table provides information regarding overhead costs and expenses.

In addition, for the three months ended December 31, 2023, the table provides information regarding the allocation of a portion of these costs to the aforementioned operating segments. The allocation of overhead costs to operating segments includes costs associated with compliance, technology, and credit and risk costs. The share of allocated costs is based on resources consumed by the relevant businesses. In addition, the allocation of human resources and occupancy costs is principally based on employee costs within the relevant businesses.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022			% Change
Compensation and benefits:
Variable compensation and benefits	$	19.4			$	15.5				25	%
Fixed compensation and benefits		40.6				29.9				36	%
		60.0				45.4				32	%
Other expenses:
Occupancy and equipment rental		7.3				8.8				(17	)%
Non-trading technology and support		13.0				9.6				35	%
Professional fees		7.5				7.8				(4	)%
Depreciation and amortization		5.5				5.7				(4	)%
Communications		1.6				1.6				—	%
Selling and marketing		1.3				0.9				44	%
Trading systems and market information		1.7				2.1				(19	)%
Travel and business development		1.7				1.6				6	%
Other		5.2				6.2				(16	)%
		44.8				44.3				1	%
Overhead costs and expenses		104.8				89.7				17	%
Allocation of overhead costs (1)		(38.2	)			—				n/m
Overhead costs and expense, net of allocation to operating segments	$	66.6			$	89.7				n/m

(1)

Includes an allocation of certain overhead costs to our operating segments as noted above for the three months ended December 31, 2023. These allocations will be provided on an ongoing basis, however they have not been calculated for previously reported periods.

Balance Sheet Summary

The following table below provides a summary of asset, liability and stockholders’ equity information for the periods indicated.

(Unaudited) (in millions, except for share and per share amounts)	December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023
Summary asset information:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,157.6			$	1,108.3
Cash, securities and other assets segregated under federal and other regulations	$	2,774.6			$	2,426.3
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	$	3,799.8			$	2,979.5
Securities borrowed	$	994.5			$	1,129.1
Deposits with and receivables from broker-dealers, clearing organizations and counterparties, net	$	7,474.1			$	7,443.8
Receivables from clients, net and notes receivable, net	$	830.9			$	688.3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	$	5,064.4			$	5,044.8
Physical commodities inventory, net	$	518.4			$	537.3
Property and equipment, net	$	127.0			$	123.5
Operating right of use assets	$	137.9			$	122.1
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	80.5			$	82.4
Other	$	285.1			$	253.3
Summary liability and stockholders’ equity information:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$	496.3			$	579.3
Operating lease liabilities	$	169.3			$	149.3
Payables to clients	$	10,048.6			$	9,976.0
Payables to broker-dealers, clearing organizations and counterparties	$	541.5			$	442.4
Payables to lenders under loans	$	418.5			$	341.0
Senior secured borrowings, net	$	342.9			$	342.1
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	6,054.2			$	4,526.6
Securities loaned	$	942.7			$	1,117.3
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, at fair value	$	2,748.0			$	3,085.6
Stockholders’ equity	$	1,482.8			$	1,379.1
Common stock outstanding - shares		31,494,180				31,194,867
Net asset value per share	$	47.08			$	44.21

The Company calculates ROE on stated book value based on net income divided by average stockholders’ equity. For the calculation of ROE on tangible book value, the amount of goodwill and intangibles, net is excluded from stockholders’ equity.

Conference Call & Web Cast

A conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The call may also include discussion of Company developments, and forward-looking and other material information about business and financial matters. A live webcast of the conference call as well as additional information to review during the call will be made available in PDF form on-line on the Company’s corporate web site at https://www.stonex.com. Participants can also access the call via https://register.vevent.com/register/BIefdedd755d004fc3ab1dcd78839f84ef approximately ten minutes prior to the start time. Participants may preregister for the conference call here.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be available at https://www.stonex.com.

About StoneX Group Inc.

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high touch service and deep expertise. The Company strives to be the one trusted partner to its clients, providing its network, product and services to allow them to pursue trading opportunities, manage their market risks, make investments and improve their business performance. A Fortune-500 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ:SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 4,000 employees serve more than 54,000 commercial, institutional, and payments clients, and more than 400,000 retail accounts, from more than 40 offices spread across five continents. Further information on the Company is available at www.stonex.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, such as those pertaining to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. All statements other than statements of current or historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to StoneX Group Inc., are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are largely based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, including the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the filings made by StoneX Group Inc. with the SEC, including those risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and, to the extent applicable, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings made time to time with the SEC. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. When you consider these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind these risk factors and other cautionary statements in this press release.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. StoneX Group Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

StoneX Group Inc.

Investor inquiries:

Kevin Murphy
(212) 403 - 7296
kevin.murphy@stonex.com

Appendix A

The Company acquired CDI effective October 31, 2022, which resulted in the three months ended December 31, 2022 including a non-taxable gain of $23.5 million. The results of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include amortization expense related to identified intangible assets, related to the acquisition. The Company acquired Gain Capital Holdings, Inc. effective August 1, 2020. The results of the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include amortization expense related to identified intangible assets, related to the acquisition.

The “adjusted” non-GAAP amounts reflect each item after removing the impact of the gain on acquisition and related amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Management believes that presenting our results excluding the gain on acquisition and the amortization expense related to the intangible assets identified and recorded as part of these acquisitions is meaningful, as it increases the comparability of period-to-period results.

	Three Months Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022
Reconciliation of income before tax to adjusted non-GAAP amounts:
Income before tax, as reported (GAAP)	$	95.7			$	95.6
Gain on acquisition:
Attributable to tangible assets acquired		—				(14.6	)
Attributable to intangible assets acquired		—				(8.9	)
Total gain on acquisition		—				(23.5	)
Acquisition related expense:
Amortization of intangible assets acquired		1.3				3.0
Adjusted income before tax, (non-GAAP)	$	97.0			$	75.1
Reconciliation of income tax expense to adjusted non-GAAP amounts:
Income tax expense, as reported (GAAP)	$	26.6			$	19.0
Tax effect of the gain on acquisition		—				—
Tax effect of acquisition related expense		0.4				0.8
Adjusted income tax expense, (non-GAAP)	$	27.0			$	19.8
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted non-GAAP amounts:
Net income, as reported (GAAP)	$	69.1			$	76.6
Total gain on acquisition, net of tax		—				(23.5	)
Acquisition related expense, net of tax		0.9				2.2
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)	$	70.0			$	55.3
	Year Ended September 30,
(in millions)		2023				2022
Calculation of average stockholders’ equity:
Total stockholders’ equity - beginning of period, as reported (GAAP)	$	1,379.1			$	1,070.1
Total stockholders’ equity - end of period, as reported (GAAP)		1,482.8				1,176.6
Average stockholders’ equity	$	1,431.0			$	1,123.4
Calculation of return on equity:
Net income, as reported (GAAP)	$	69.1			$	76.6
Average stockholders’ equity	$	1,431.0			$	1,123.4
Return on equity		19.3	%			27.3	%
Calculation of adjusted return on equity (non-GAAP)
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)	$	70.0			$	55.3
Average stockholders’ equity	$	1,431.0			$	1,123.4
Adjusted return on equity (non-GAAP)		19.6	%			19.7	%

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FAQ

What were StoneX Group Inc.'s quarterly operating revenues?

StoneX Group Inc.'s quarterly operating revenues were $784.2 million.

What was StoneX Group Inc.'s net income for the quarter?

StoneX Group Inc.'s net income for the quarter was $69.1 million.

What was StoneX Group Inc.'s return on equity for the quarter?

StoneX Group Inc.'s return on equity for the quarter was 19.3%.

What was StoneX Group Inc.'s diluted EPS for the quarter?

StoneX Group Inc.'s diluted EPS for the quarter was $2.13 per share.

What was the percentage change in StoneX Group Inc.'s quarterly operating revenues compared to the prior year?

StoneX Group Inc.'s quarterly operating revenues increased by 20% compared to the prior year.

What was the percentage change in StoneX Group Inc.'s net income compared to the prior year?

StoneX Group Inc.'s net income decreased by 10% compared to the prior year.

What was the percentage change in StoneX Group Inc.'s basic and diluted earnings per share compared to the prior year?

StoneX Group Inc.'s basic and diluted earnings per share decreased by 12% compared to the prior year.