Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR) saw its shares plummet 5.10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, following the release of its first-quarter earnings report. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.88 fell short of analysts' expectations of $1.92, despite a 14.63% increase from the same period last year.

While the earnings miss appears to be the primary driver of the stock's decline, Interactive Brokers did report some positive news. The company's quarterly sales of $1.43 billion beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 billion, representing an 18.62% increase year-over-year. Additionally, Interactive Brokers announced a four-for-one forward stock split and raised its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.32 per share.

The mixed results highlight the challenges faced by financial services companies in the current market environment. Despite strong revenue growth and shareholder-friendly actions, investors seem to be focusing on the earnings miss as a sign of potential headwinds. As the market digests this information, it remains to be seen how Interactive Brokers' stock will perform in the coming days and whether the announced stock split and dividend increase will help mitigate the negative sentiment surrounding the earnings miss.