Citadel Securities Nets Record $12 Billion Trading Haul (1)

Citadel Securities posted a record $12.2 billion in trading revenue last year, as the market-making arm of billionaire Ken Griffin’s empire continues in its bid to compete with the largest trading desks globally.

The result marks a 25% increase from the previous full-year record of $9.7 billion in 2024, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The company generated about $6.5 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for 2025, also an increase on the prior year, the people said.

Like its high-speed trading peers, Citadel Securities capitalizes ...