BRC Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Second Quarter 2026 Net Income Available to Common Shareholders of $18.5 Million;
Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $61.3 Million; Operating Adjusted EBITDA of $66.0 Million

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) ("BRCGH" or the "Company"), a diversified holding company, today released its financial results for the three and six months  ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Highlights

• Revenues: Year-to-date revenues increased 44% to $591.2 million; second quarter revenues increased to $239.1 million, up from $225.3 million in the prior-year period.
• Net Income: Year-to-date net income available to common shareholders increased 83% to $229.8 million, or $6.47 per diluted share. Second quarter net income was $18.5 million, compared to $137.5 million in the prior-year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽³⁾: Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA increased to $323.4 million, up from $14.7 million in the prior year period. Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $61.3 million, with Operating Adjusted EBITDA⁽⁴⁾ of $66.0 million.
• Debt Reduction: Total Debt decreased by $150.7 million during the first six months to $1.28 billion, Net Debt⁽⁵⁾ reduced by $341.7 million to $285.2 million.
• Investment Portfolio: Total Investments⁽⁶⁾ increased to $804.5 million, including $723.7 million of securities and other investments owned as of June 30, 2026.
• Talent Recruiting: Five senior producers added to B. Riley Securities during the quarter, including three key alumni.

Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"For the second quarter, we generated $18.5 million in net income, and $66.0 million in Operating Adjusted EBITDA - our highest core operating result since the third quarter of 2023. Over the first six months of the year, net income totaled  $229.8 million and we continued to strengthen our balance sheet, reducing Net Debt by $341.7 million over the first six months to $285.2 million as of quarter-end. These consolidated results were supported by the strong foundation of our diversified platform, anchored by proven deal execution in Capital Markets, disciplined operating leverage in Wealth Management, reliable cash conversion in our Communications portfolio, and steady operational progress in Consumer Products."

"B. Riley Securities delivered a strong quarter, translating deepened client relationships into deal execution, and drawing senior talent to the firm. We participated in transactions representing over $21 billion in total deal value, and helped clients raise $8.5 billion in combined equity and debt capital. This included $3.5 billion in equity issuance - our highest level in over four years - and nearly $5.0 billion in debt issuance, extending a record 12-month run. We saw particular strength in sectors driving today's capital formation, including AI and data center infrastructure, power and energy, and business development companies (BDCs). The momentum we are creating makes us a destination for top talent, evidenced by the five senior producers we added this quarter - including alumni choosing to rejoin our platform."

"A core differentiator of our platform is our ability to convene the market and surface proprietary ideas. In May, our 26th Annual Institutional Investor Conference brought issuers and investors together around approximately 180 companies, alongside our 15th 'Big Fighters, Big Cause' charitable gala. Our focus remains on execution and creative capital deployment to deliver for our colleagues, clients, partners, and shareholders, and we look forward to carrying this momentum into our Consumer TMT Conference in New York on September 10^th, and our annual Convergence Conference in December."

Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Financial Summary

• Net income available to common shareholders was $18.5 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2026, compared to $137.5 million, or $4.50 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2025, primarily due to substantial income from discontinued operations and gain on senior note exchange included in the prior-year period. For the six months 2026, net income available to common shareholders increased to $229.8 million, or $6.47 per diluted share, from $125.5 million, or $4.11 per diluted share, for the six months 2025, driven primarily by substantial gains on the Company's investment portfolio.
• Revenues were $239.1 million in the second quarter 2026, up from $225.3 million in the second quarter 2025, driven primarily by a 50% year-over-year increase in Wealth Management segment revenues. For the six months 2026, revenues increased 44% to $591.2 million, up from $411.4 million in the year-ago period,  primarily due to substantial trading gains in 2026 and higher service and fees revenue in Capital Markets.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽³⁾ was $61.3 million in the second quarter 2026, up from $60.0 million in the second quarter 2025. For the six months 2026, Adjusted EBITDA⁽³⁾ was $323.4 million, up from $14.7 million for the same year-ago period.
• Operating Adjusted EBITDA⁽⁴⁾ was $66.0 million for the second quarter 2026, up from $43.3 million in the second quarter 2025. For the six months 2026, Operating Adjusted EBITDA⁽⁴⁾ was $100.4 million, up from $38.3 million for the six months 2025.
• Net Debt⁽⁵⁾ decreased to $285.2 million at June 30, 2026 from $627.0 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of approximately $341.7 million, with Total Debt of $1.28 billion, down from $1.43 billion. The reduction in Net Debt was primarily due to investment appreciation.
• Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $155.6 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $229.3 million at December 31, 2025.
• Total Investments⁽⁶⁾ increased to $804.5 million at June 30, 2026, up from $520.5 million at December 31, 2025, with securities and other investments owned of $723.7 million, up from $446.8 million.

Segment Operations Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Financial Results Summary

• Capital Markets: Segment revenues were $53.7 million for the second quarter 2026, compared to $61.3 million in the second quarter 2025, and segment income was $13.1 million compared to $17.2 million for the same year ago period. For the six months, segment revenues increased to $225.8 million from $63.4 million for the prior year six month period, and segment income increased to $150.4 million, up from a loss of $(18.5) million, driven primarily by investment gains and increases in underwriting and advisory activity.
• Wealth Management: Segment revenues increased to $58.0 million in the second quarter 2026, up from $38.6 million in the second quarter 2025, and segment income increased to $17.5 million, up from a loss of $(1.3) million. For the six months, segment revenues rose to $110.1 million from $85.9 million, and segment income increased to $33.5 million from $0.4 million. The improvement in segment revenue and segment income for the quarter and year-to-date periods was driven primarily by strong contributions from high-margin structured financing and carried-interest activity. B. Riley Wealth had approximately $12.1 billion of client assets under management at June 30, 2026.
• Communications Business Group ("CBG") (Lingo, magicJack, Marconi Wireless, and UOL Reportable Segments): On a combined basis, CBG revenues were $57.6 million in the second quarter 2026 compared to $62.2 million in the second quarter 2025, while CBG income increased to $14.0 million for the second quarter 2026, up from $11.4 million in the second quarter 2025. For the six months, CBG revenues, on a combined basis, were $117.5 million, compared to $126.7 million, and CBG income rose to $26.5 million, up from $22.0 million. CBG income improved primarily due to successful cost reduction initiatives, which more than offset a revenue decline driven by expected customer attrition.
• Consumer Products: Segment revenues increased to $43.5 million in the second quarter 2026, up from $43.3 million in the second quarter 2025, and segment loss narrowed to $(5.7) million from $(5.9) million. For the six months, segment revenues increased to $87.7 million, up from $85.4 million, and segment loss narrowed to $(8.3) million, from $(11.0) million, driven by improvements across distribution and e-commerce channel sales.

Change in Non-GAAP Measures Presentation
The Company has updated its Operating Adjusted EBITDA calculation with adjustments that management believes better bifurcate investments from operating businesses and reflect true core operational performance. The updated calculation, applied consistently across all comparable periods, now excludes income and loss related to the Company's equity investment in Great American Holdings, LLC, as well as the non-controlling interest associated with investment gains and losses attributable to B. Riley Securities Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Earnings Call
Management will discuss the Company's financial performance and operational highlights, followed by a question-and-answer session with analysts and investors.

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT)
Link: https://ir.brcgh.com/events-and-presentations 

Investors may access the call via the Company's website at ir.brcgh.com under "Events and Presentations." A replay of the call will be available at the same location until Thursday, August 20, 2026.

About BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RILY) is a diversified holding company, including financial services, communications, and retail, and investments in equity, debt and venture capital. Our core financial services platform provides small cap and middle market companies customized end-to-end solutions at every stage of the enterprise life cycle. Our banking business offers comprehensive services in capital markets, sales, trading, research, merchant banking, M&A, and restructuring. Our wealth management business offers wealth management and financial planning services including brokerage, investment management, insurance, and tax preparation. Our communications businesses provide consumer and business services including traditional, mobile and cloud phone, internet and data, security, and email. Our retail businesses provide mobile computing accessories and home furnishings. BRCGH deploys its capital inside and outside its core financial services platform to generate shareholder value through opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.brcgh.com.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain of the information set forth herein, including Operating Revenue, Investment Gains (Losses), Adjusted EBITDA, Operating Adjusted EBITDA, Total Investments, and Net Debt, may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. BRC Group Holdings, Inc. believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring the Company's available capital resources, the operating performance of its business and its revenues and cash flow, (i) including in the case of Operating Revenue, services and fees, interest income – loans, interest income - securities lending, fixed income spread, trading gains attributable to variable rate transaction spread, and sales of goods; (ii) including in the case of Investment Gains (Losses), trading gains (losses), net and fair value adjustments on loans, less fixed income spread and trading gains attributable to variable rate transaction spread; (iii) excluding in the case of Adjusted EBITDA, net interest expense, provisions for or benefit from income taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charge, gain or loss on extinguishment of debt, gain on bargain purchase, gain on sale and deconsolidation of businesses, gain on senior note exchange, impairment of goodwill and tradenames, share-based compensation and transaction related and other costs; (iv) excluding in the case of Operating Adjusted EBITDA, the aforementioned adjustments for adjusted EBITDA as well as trading gains (losses), net, net of fixed income and variable rate transaction spread, fair value adjustments on loans, realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments net of variable rate transaction spread, gains (losses) on investments attributable to non-controlling interest, and income (loss) related to the Company's equity investment in Great American Holdings, LLC; (v) including in the case of Total Investments, securities and other investments owned net of (a) securities sold not yet purchased, at fair value and (b) noncontrolling interest related to investments from continuing operations, loans receivable, at fair value net of loan participations sold, equity investments, and other investments reported in prepaid and other assets; and (vi) including in the case of Net Debt, term loans, net, senior notes payable, net, revolving credit facility, and notes payable net of (a) cash and cash equivalents, (b) restricted cash, (c) due from clearing brokers net of due to clearing brokers, and (d) aforementioned included items of Total Investments, that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). In addition, the Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's operating performance, management compensation, capital resources, and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and non-GAAP financial measures as reported by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Footnotes
See "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further discussion of these non-GAAP terms. A reconciliation of Operating Revenues, Investment Gains (Losses), Adjusted EBITDA, Operating Adjusted EBITDA, Total Investments, and Net Debt to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the financial statements portion of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our expected future financial and operational results; our expectations regarding the continued strength, deal execution, and operating leverage of our core businesses; and our ability to execute on disciplined capital allocation and further debt reduction. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many beyond the Company's control, that could cause the Company's performance and actual results to differ materially. Such risks include, but are not limited to: macroeconomic conditions, including interest rate fluctuations and inflation; market volatility and its direct impact on our Capital Markets and Wealth Management segments; the episodic nature of our capital markets business and the unpredictable timing of transaction closings; our ability to maintain disciplined operating leverage and reliable cash conversion across our operating segments; our ability to successfully execute our merchant banking strategies and the impact of market conditions on our investment portfolio; changes in regulatory and legal environments affecting our operating units; and the risks described from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks described in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them, except as required by law.

Contacts

Investors
Mike Frank
mfrank@brcgh.com 

Media
Jo Anne McCusker
press@brcgh.com 

SOURCE BRC Group Holdings, Inc.