Institutional Financial Markets (COHN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (NYSE American: COHN) is an independent broker-dealer specializing in fixed-income and equity securities trading for institutional clients. The firm provides market-making, riskless principal transactions and agency execution services across a broad spectrum of instruments, including U.S. Treasuries, government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and municipal debt. Its trading platform is designed to enhance liquidity, facilitate price discovery and support efficient execution of large‐scale transactions.

In addition to core trading activities, Institutional Financial Markets offers customized financing solutions and portfolio optimization strategies. Clients benefit from access to sophisticated electronic trading systems, direct market connectivity and proprietary algorithms that help manage interest rate, credit and liquidity risk. The firm’s sales and trading desks maintain continuous communication with asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies and pension plans to deliver timely market insights and execution support.

Founded in the early 1990s, Institutional Financial Markets has evolved alongside regulatory and technological advances in the capital markets. Headquartered in New York City, the firm serves domestic and select international institutional investors through its network of regional offices. Over the years, it has expanded its footprint via strategic partnerships and technology investments, positioning itself to respond to evolving market structure and regulatory requirements.

Institutional Financial Markets is led by a management team of seasoned capital markets professionals. The firm’s executives bring decades of experience in trading, risk management and regulatory compliance, ensuring that its operations adhere to the highest standards of market conduct and operational resilience. This leadership focus supports the company’s commitment to innovation, client service and long-term growth in the institutional trading sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.26 to $10.52
• 50-Day Range: $7.81 to $10.52
• 52-Week Range: $6.10 to $11.52
• Volume: 3,507 shs
• Average Volume: 8,797 shs
• Market Capitalization: $21.57 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.51%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

COHN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have COHN shares performed this year?

Institutional Financial Markets' stock was trading at $9.2257 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, COHN stock has increased by 14.0% and is now trading at $10.52.

How were Institutional Financial Markets' earnings last quarter?

Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:COHN) issued its earnings results on Monday, November, 4th. The financial services provider reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider earned $31.70 million during the quarter. Institutional Financial Markets had a negative net margin of 2.03% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.85%.
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How do I buy shares of Institutional Financial Markets?

Shares of COHN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Institutional Financial Markets own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Institutional Financial Markets investors own include Meta Platforms (META), YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY), YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF (CONY), YieldMax META Option Income Strategy ETF (FBY), NVIDIA (NVDA), Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/04/2024
• Record date for 6/2 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/2 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/02/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSEAMERICAN
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - MISC SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NYSEAMERICAN:COHN
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:COHN
• CIK: 1270436
• Web: www.ifmi.com
• Phone: (215) 701-9555
• Fax: 215-701-8281
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.09
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$490 thousand
• Net Margins: -2.03%
• Pretax Margin: -16.78%
• Return on Equity: -7.85%
• Return on Assets: -0.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.41
• Current Ratio: 0.91
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $79.60 million
• Price / Sales: 0.27
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $46.28 per share
• Price / Book: 0.23

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,050,000
• Free Float: 490,000
• Market Cap: $21.57 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.33