Every material Form 8-K BGC Group filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
BGC Group reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $832.6 million, up 13.0% from a year earlier, and GAAP net income for fully diluted shares of $68.7 million, up from $26.8 million. The company also gave fourth-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of $805 million to $865 million and said co-CEO JP Aubin will step down at year-end and become Vice Chairman.
Q3 2026 revenues $832.6 million, up 13.0%; GAAP diluted EPS $0.14 vs. $0.06 a year earlier
Q3 2026 GAAP income before income taxes $98.1 million vs. $33.5 million; post-tax Adjusted EPS $0.34 vs. $0.29
Q4 2026 guidance: revenues $805 million to $865 million; pre-tax Adjusted Earnings $178 million to $196 million
JP Aubin to step down as Co-Chief Executive Officer at year-end and become Vice Chairman; quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share payable December 9, 2026
BGC Group announced that JP Aubin will step down from his Co-Chief Executive Officer role, his CEO of EMEA role, his Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage role, and his executive officer position, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026, when he becomes Vice Chairman. John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt will continue as Co-CEOs overseeing all regions and businesses, and the company says its strategy is unchanged. The filing contains no financial figures, so the change's effect on results is not quantified.
Effective date: close of business on December 31, 2026, when Aubin becomes Vice Chairman and reports to the Co-CEOs
Aubin steps down as Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA, Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage, and executive officer
John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt continue as Co-CEOs overseeing all regions and businesses
Employment agreement amendment with BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève dated October 28, 2026; press release issued November 3, 2026
BGC Group reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $845.5 million, up 7.8% from a year earlier, and GAAP pre-tax income of $98.9 million, up 31.4%. GAAP fully diluted EPS rose to $0.15 from $0.11, and post-tax Adjusted EPS rose 12.9% to $0.35, while the company also gave third-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of $775 million to $835 million.
Revenues $845.5 million vs $784.0 million; brokerage revenues up 7.2% to $771.4 million
GAAP fully diluted EPS $0.15 vs $0.11; post-tax Adjusted EPS $0.35 vs $0.31
GAAP non-compensation expenses rose 17.4%, including an increased reserve related to a UK tax matter
Q3 2026 guidance: revenues $775 million to $835 million; pre-tax Adjusted Earnings $172 million to $190 million
On May 15, 2026, BGC Group entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, providing a $700 million unsecured revolving credit facility that can be increased to $900 million and extends maturity to May 15, 2030. The filing says $240 million of existing borrowings remain outstanding under the new facility, and the company plans to use borrowings for general corporate purposes.
Facility size: $700 million unsecured revolver, expandable to $900 million subject to conditions
Maturity extended to May 15, 2030
Initial margin of 1.875% over Term SOFR; Term SOFR-based rate would have been about 5.48% at May 15, 2026 close
Covenants on net worth and net excess capital raised; $240 million of borrowings carried over
BGC Group reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue of $955.5 million, up 43.8% from a year earlier, with GAAP fully diluted earnings per share of $0.17 versus $0.11. The company also gave second-quarter 2026 guidance of $785 million to $845 million in revenue and $178 million to $196 million in pre-tax Adjusted Earnings, which shareholders can compare with future results.
Total revenues $955.5 million, up 43.8%; ECS revenues rose 120.1% to $330.0 million, including the OTC acquisition
GAAP net income for fully diluted shares $80.7 million, up 52.7% from $52.8 million; GAAP fully diluted EPS $0.17 vs. $0.11
Second-quarter 2026 guidance: revenues $785 million to $845 million; pre-tax Adjusted Earnings $178 million to $196 million
Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, payable June 10, 2026 to holders of record May 27, 2026
BGC Group reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $756.4 million, up 32.2% from a year earlier, and full-year revenue of $2.94 billion, up 30.0%. Post-tax Adjusted Earnings per share rose 24.0% to $0.31 in the quarter, while GAAP diluted EPS fell 40.0% to $0.03 after $54.8 million of cost reduction charges. The company guided first-quarter 2026 revenue to $860 million to $920 million.
Q4 2025 revenue $756.4 million, up 32.2%; excluding OTC, revenue rose 12.2% to $641.9 million
Q4 GAAP diluted EPS $0.03 vs $0.05 a year earlier; pre-tax income $25.0 million includes $54.8 million of cost reduction charges
FY2025 revenue $2.94 billion, up 30.0%; GAAP diluted EPS $0.31 vs $0.25
Q1 2026 guidance: revenues $860 million to $920 million; pre-tax Adjusted Earnings $202 million to $222 million; quarterly dividend $0.02 per share payable March 18, 2026
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