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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. OPY

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies · SIC 6211 · Vertical: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (SIC 6211)

91.86USD+2.02% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer offering wealth management, investment banking and institutional trading services. Revenue rose in fiscal 2025 and its investment banking franchise posted strong results in the second quarter of 2026, which makes its performance relevant for those following capital markets. Total revenue for fiscal 2025 was 1638.071 million USD and client assets under administration reached 154.7 billion USD at June 30, 2026.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY) stock was 91.86 USD (+2.02% on the day), with P/E 12.4 on diluted EPS of 7.40 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.92%, beta 1.09, 52-week range 64.23–124.74 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 382.0 m USD (−10.0% YoY), net income of 5.5 m USD (−74.9% YoY), diluted EPS 0.47 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
unavailable
P/E (TTM)
12.4
Diluted EPS TTM 7.40 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
8.05%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
1.92%
DPS 12m 1.76
Beta (2y)
1.09
Volatility (1y) 46%
52-week range
64.23124.74

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
35.9
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
85.19 – 118.30
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.20 · band width 32.5%
SMA 50 / 200
112.21 / 102.71
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-6.02 / -4.82
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−24.5%−1.1%−23.4 pp—
3 months−20.8%−0.5%−20.3 pp—
6 months−4.7%+4.4%−9.1 pp—
Year to date+27.1%+12.3%+14.8 pp—
1 year+38.2%+13.5%+24.7 pp−16.4%
3 years+151.1%+76.4%+74.7 pp+61.7%
5 years+72.8%+63.7%+9.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−32.8%
03 Sept 2026 → 02 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−46.5%
08 Nov 2021 → 11 Oct 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+11.6%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
382.0 m USD
−10.0% YoY
Net income
5.5 m USD
−74.9% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.47
−75.3% YoY
net / operating
1.4% / 2.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue375.4 m367.8 m373.2 m424.4 m472.6 m445.1 m454.9 m382.0 m
Operating income17.1 m41.4 m32.2 m31.6 m106.0 m-27.0 m39.4 m8.8 m
Pre-tax income17.1 m41.4 m32.2 m31.6 m106.0 m-27.0 m39.4 m8.8 m
Income tax6.3 m10.7 m10.5 m9.9 m32.1 m-6.4 m12.1 m3.4 m
Net income10.7 m30.7 m21.7 m21.7 m74.4 m-20.6 m27.4 m5.5 m
Diluted EPS0.94 ≈2.721.911.906.48 ≈-1.932.380.47
Operating cash flow74.7 m-91.7 m40.1 m ≈63.4 m ≈177.0 m-190.0 m-55.0 m ≈132.4 m ≈
Capex3.3 m1.7 m1.1 m ≈1.2 m ≈1.2 m02.0 m ≈3.8 m ≈
Dividends paid1.9 m1.9 m1.9 m ≈1.9 m ≈1.9 m12.4 m2.1 m ≈2.1 m ≈
Share repurchases090.0 k581.0 k ≈0 ≈2.3 m00 ≈0 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 84 percentile of its own 37-quarter history (min 3.4, median 8.9, max 17.4; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue958.2 m1.0 bn1.2 bn1.4 bn1.1 bn1.2 bn1.4 bn1.6 bn
Revenue YoY+4.1%+7.9%+16.0%+16.3%−20.3%+12.4%+14.7%+14.4%
Net income28.9 m53.0 m123.0 m159.0 m32.4 m30.2 m71.6 m148.4 m
Net income YoY+26.6%+83.3%+132.3%+29.3%−79.6%−6.7%+137.1%+107.4%
Diluted EPS2.053.829.3011.702.572.596.3713.04
Diluted EPS YoY+22.8%+86.3%+143.5%+25.8%−78.0%+0.8%+145.9%+104.7%
net %3.0%5.1%10.3%11.4%2.9%2.4%5.0%9.1%
Free cash flow159.9 m69.1 m-58.6 m219.5 m48.2 m-35.9 m-113.3 m183.6 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
38.4 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
997.0 m USD
Total assets
3.7 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
16.1%
ROA
4.2%
FCF margin
11.2%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
46.8 m
2024
105.8 m
2025
211.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
9.9 m
2024
10.8 m
2025
11.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
56.7 m ≈
2024
116.6 m ≈
2025
222.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
68.6 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
46.8 m
2024
105.8 m
2025
211.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
16.5 m
2024
34.5 m
2025
63.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
30.2 m
2024
71.6 m
2025
148.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.59
2024
6.37
2025
13.04

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
11.6 m
2024
11.2 m
2025
11.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.60
2024
0.66
2025
1.72

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
28.8 m
2024
33.2 m
2025
38.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
43.9 m
2024
38.2 m
2025
32.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
142.2 m
2024
143.6 m
2025
143.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
34.3 m
2024
35.7 m
2025
35.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
2.9 bn
2024
3.4 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
112.7 m
2024
0
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2025verified

Total liabilities
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.5 bn
2025
2.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
789.2 m
2024
850.4 m
2025
997.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-18.8 m
2024
-108.2 m
2025
188.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
17.1 m
2024
5.1 m
2025
5.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-35.9 m ≈
2024
-113.3 m ≈
2025
183.6 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-15.6 m
2024
-3.8 m
2025
-1.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-74.8 m
2024
116.3 m
2025
-182.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
6.5 m
2024
6.8 m
2025
7.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
35.1 m
2024
9.6 m
2025
3.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
14.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
13.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
6.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
99.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
107.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
66.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
3.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
104.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
71.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
7.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
7.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
7.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
4.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
3.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
2.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
23.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
32.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
64.3 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
7.0 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
57.4 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
66.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
46.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
12.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
8.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
1.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

91.86 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: unavailable

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
12.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
9.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
4.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
1.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

26/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 30 Oct 2026
verified 2046derived 149

Score by group

44% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
77.28
USD per share
Mid
115.12
USD per share
High
144.37
USD per share
Price: 91.86 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 25.3% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 20.2% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 77.28 – 144.37 USD.

Methods computed but outside the aggregate range: Dividend discount (DDM) (a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate).

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E77.28 – 144.37 (Mid 115.12)
    17 companies used · median multiple 15.6x · quartiles 10.4x – 19.5x
    BLK, COHN, ETOR, HOOD, IBKR, JEF, MIAX, MKTX, MS, PIPR, RJF, SCHW, SEIC, SF, TIGR, VIRT, WT
  • Dividend discount (DDM)outside the aggregate22.60 – 30.40 (Mid 25.93)
    a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (SIC 6211)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality4.9%31 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Quality66.3%52 (on a fixed band)14%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth13.8%100 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth71.8%100 (on a fixed band)19%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation12.4x68 (vs peers)24%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns32.4%100 (on a fixed band)10%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality41/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial68/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC. (OPY). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.6 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 14.4%; net margin 4.9%; ROE 9.1%.

The estimated value range is 77.28–144.37 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 115.12 USD, the price of 91.86 USD leaves a potential of 25.3% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 20.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 13.8%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 71.8%
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 32.4%

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions).

Versus the vertical median

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (SIC 6211) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 29 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
12.4x
vertical median 16.8x
below median (−26.1%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 14.1x
P/S
—
vertical median 1.9x
P/B
—
vertical median 1.8x
ROE
9.1%
vertical median 18.5%
below median (−51.0%)
Net margin
4.9%
vertical median 13.5%
below median (−63.5%)
EBIT margin
7.2%
vertical median 25.8%
below median (−71.8%)
Revenue YoY
14.4%
vertical median 19.6%
below median (−27.0%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.3x
Dividend yield
1.9%
vertical median 1.9%
at median

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
MSMorgan Stanley304.6 bn15.618.0%—unavailable+14% / +144%
BLKBlackRock, Inc.189.7 bn28.112.2%24.2%+89.3%+17% / +63%
SCHWSchwab Charles Corp161.5 bn16.820.3%38.8%+22.0%+1% / +52%
RJFRaymond James Financial, Inc.32.4 bn14.718.5%13.6%+6.6%+8% / +60%
SEICSei Investments Company12.9 bn18.928.9%28.1%+8.1%+34% / +85%
FRHCFreedom Holding Corp.11.9 bn73.811.2%6.5%+9.3%+42% / +129%
JEFJefferies Financial Group Inc.10.5 bn11.58.6%7.5%+2.9%−11% / +44%
MKTXMarketaxess Holdings Inc5.8 bn19.523.3%35.2%+3.6%+1% / −31%
SFStifel Financial Corp5.1 bn5.216.5%14.6%+6.7%−10% / +79%
IBKRInteractive Brokers Group, Inc.5.0 bn17.191.3%179.4%+23.4%+20% / +300%
PIPRPiper Sandler Companies5.0 bn6.023.6%14.5%+24.3%−16% / +82%
MIAXMiami International Holdings, Inc.3.5 bn12.528.9%19.8%+19.6%−23% / unavailable
WTWisdomTree, Inc.3.0 bn38.218.7%13.3%+15.4%+81% / +208%
JSMNavient Holdings, Inc.1.5 bn—-2.0%—−15.6%−21% / −19%
MTCMmtec, Inc.534.8 m—-272.7%-6,944.3%−56.8%+97% / −42%
SIEBSiebert Financial Corp.75.2 m—-1.3%-1.1%+12.3%−43% / −3%
DOMHDominari Holdings Inc.39.8 m—-315.4%-51.6%+487.0%−65% / −28%
LGHLLion Group Holding Ltd.34.3 m—-27.4%-52.8%unavailable−100% / −100%
COHNCohen & Co Inc.33.0 m1.933.3%5.6%+246.2%−33% / +66%
AXGSolowin Holdings, Ltd.26.5 m—-88.9%-47.4%+895.0%−53% / −38%
GLXYGalaxy Digital Inc.1.4 k—-16.7%-0.5%+41.8%−47% / unavailable
HOODRobinhood Markets, Inc.040.321.3%39.0%+51.6%−32% / +893%
ETOReToro Group Ltd.—10.41.4%1.6%+9.5%−43% / unavailable
NMRNomura America Finance, LLC————+12.7%+29% / +138%
FUTUFutu Holdings Ltd075.933.3%49.6%+67.8%−42% / +82%

1- and 3-year price returns: for OPY from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (30 Oct 2026).

In brief

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer offering wealth management, investment banking and institutional trading services. Revenue rose in fiscal 2025 and its investment banking franchise posted strong results in the second quarter of 2026, which makes its performance relevant for those following capital markets 123. Total revenue for fiscal 2025 was 1638.071 million USD 1 and client assets under administration reached 154.7 billion USD at June 30, 2026 2.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The company has a middle-market investment bank with a long history and an extensive network of financial advisors and offices 1.
  • The balance sheet is described as conservatively positioned, with regulatory net capital above minimum requirements 3.
  • Assets under management reached record levels in 2026, supporting recurring fee revenue 23.

Weaknesses

  • Reported results are sensitive to share-price-linked compensation costs, which substantially reduced second-quarter 2026 profit 3.
  • Margin loans are concentrated in a few large customer accounts, which increases concentration risk 1.
  • Sweep income declined with interest rates, a revenue stream that has not offset the drop 3.

Opportunities

  • If issuance and merger activity stays high, investment banking could keep growing 3.
  • The company plans new offices and acquisitions, which could add advisors and assets 2.
  • Investment in private markets and technology platforms could widen the range of services offered to clients 12.

Threats

  • Market volatility, including from trade policy and geopolitical tensions, could reduce trading activity and asset values 1.
  • Litigation and regulation on data protection and cybersecurity could generate costs and penalties 12.
  • Lower interest rates could reduce interest and sweep revenue, while higher rates could weigh on client activity 2.

Risks

  • Market riskhigh

    The value of financial instruments and market-making positions can fall sharply in volatile periods, which could produce large losses 1.

  • Credit riskmedium

    Margin loans and counterparty exposures could generate losses if borrowers cannot meet obligations, especially where exposure is concentrated 1.

  • Liquidity riskmedium

    The company relies on external funding, and its short-term credit lines are uncommitted, so lenders could decline loan requests 1.

  • Operational and cyber riskmedium

    System failures, human error or cyber attacks could disrupt operations and harm reputation 1.

  • Legal and compensation riskmedium

    Sweep-related litigation and rising share-linked compensation costs can reduce reported profit and attract regulatory scrutiny 3.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If investment banking and trading activity stays high, revenue could keep growing and adjusted profit could become more stable 3.
  • Record managed assets could generate larger recurring fees, particularly if markets remain favorable 23.
  • A conservative balance sheet and available capital could allow expansion through acquisitions or new offices 3.

What would break the thesis

  • Share-linked compensation costs can reduce reported profit even when revenue rises 3.
  • A market downturn or higher volatility could reduce trading activity and the value of managed assets 1.
  • Sweep and interest revenue could fall further if rates stay low or decline again 23.

What to watch

  • Trend in investment banking revenue and advisory feesQ3 2026
  • Effect of the revised advisor compensation formula on costs2027
  • Federal Reserve decisions on the federal funds rate2026
  • Next annual report (10-K) and developments in sweep litigationnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (30 Oct 2026).

The business

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is a middle-market investment bank and full-service broker-dealer active in retail brokerage, institutional sales and trading, investment banking, research and asset management. The principal subsidiary is Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. runs the advisory programs and alternative investments 1. At December 31, 2025 the company had 924 financial advisors and 2947 employees 1.

The wealth management business offers brokerage on transaction or asset-based pricing, financial planning, margin lending and discretionary or non-discretionary advisory programs. Clients include high-net-worth individuals and families, corporate executives and businesses 1. The company states it aims to grow by adding experienced advisors, targeted acquisitions and private market investments 12.

The capital markets division includes advisory on mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital raising, public finance, debt restructuring and trading of equities, fixed income and derivatives 1. In the second quarter of 2026, investment banking revenue rose sharply, mainly driven by advisory fees 3.

Segments

Wealth Management

The segment reported revenue of 272.7 million USD in the second quarter of 2026, up 10.7% from a year earlier, with assets under management of 59.4 billion USD at June 30, 2026 32. Revenue comes from commissions, advisory fees that rise with assets, and bank deposit sweep income, which fell as short-term rates declined 3.

Capital Markets

The segment generated revenue of 179.2 million USD in the second quarter of 2026, up 45.7% year on year, and a positive pre-tax income compared with a pre-tax loss a year earlier 3. The increase came from investment banking advisory fees and equities trading 3.

Market context

The company operates in the U.S. market for brokerage and investment banking serving middle-market companies and wealthy retail clients. Its revenue is sensitive to transaction volumes, managed asset levels and interest rates, which affect both interest income and short-term borrowing costs 12.

Trends

  • Strength in capital marketstailwind

    Equity markets had a favorable quarter and client trading activity increased, supporting commissions and advisory fees 3. If volatility stays high, trading activity could continue to support results.

  • Interest rate pathmixed

    Lower rates reduce sweep income and margin lending revenue, while higher rates would support interest revenue 2. The net effect depends on the future level and direction of monetary policy.

  • Geopolitical and trade tensionsheadwind

    The Middle East conflict and changes in U.S. trade policy have created uncertainty that can affect trading volumes, deal activity and asset values 12. If tensions intensify, investment banking activity could slow.

  • Share-linked compensation costsheadwind

    Stock appreciation right costs rise with the OPY share price and reduced reported net income in the second quarter of 2026 3. The revised program formula could lower these costs over coming years.

Competitive position

The company competes with other full-service investment banks and broker-dealers for retail, institutional and issuer clients. The supplied sources do not name specific competitors, so a direct comparison with named participants cannot be drawn from them 1.

The stated advantage is a middle-market investment banking model with regional coverage, international offices and a network of financial advisors 1. If the advisor network grows, the company could gain share against rivals 1.

  • Other U.S. full-service brokers and investment banks

    Direct rivals in wealth management and investment banking, not named in the supplied sources.

  • Brokerage firms with large financial advisor networks

    Compete for high-net-worth clients and experienced advisors, a factor the company highlights in its strategy.

  • Middle-market investment banks

    Compete for M&A advisory and equity and debt capital raising mandates.

  • Trading and market-making providers

    Compete in institutional equity and fixed income trading.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 22 Oct 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 02 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. · 26 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. · 31 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. · 31 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.