CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPHREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
| Net income (loss) | $ 32,726 | $ 13,577 | $ (5,795) |
| Other comprehensive loss: | |||
| Change in cumulative translation adjustment | (654) | (410) | (10) |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (654) | (410) | (10) |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | 32,072 | 13,167 | (5,805) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 11,200 | 1,772 | 6 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc. | $ 20,872 | $ 11,395 | $ (5,811) |