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VIRT Stock Chart & Stats
$67.04
$0.63(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$67.04
$0.63(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$31.55 - $68.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume157.81K
Average Volume (3M)1.18M
Market Cap
$8.77B
Enterprise Value$9.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.07B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.2
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.90
Shares Outstanding88,300,674
10 Day Avg. Volume1,237,554
30 Day Avg. Volume1,182,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.78
P/FCF Ratio6.24
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.33Price Target Upside3.42% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)7.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong ProfitabilityThe company’s high TTM EBIT and net margins show substantial earnings capacity, while recent revenue re-acceleration indicates improving operating momentum. If maintained, this profitability can fund investment and support resilience, although results remain tied to trading activity.
Execution Services ContributionConsistent VES contribution broadens Virtu beyond principal market making and adds a recurring client-service element to the business. Sustained execution-services activity can improve revenue mix, deepen institutional relationships, and provide support when market-making conditions are less favorable.
Capital Deployment CapacityVery strong reported returns on invested capital and substantial growth in trading capital indicate that management has been deploying resources productively. This scale can support liquidity provision across more opportunities and strengthen the firm’s ability to compound operating capacity.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHistorically high leverage and weak operating-cash-flow coverage reduce financial flexibility relative to the company’s asset base. If trading conditions weaken, debt service and refinancing needs could constrain capital deployment and make it harder to absorb earnings volatility.
Cyclical Earnings ProfileThe uneven multi-year revenue pattern and material swings in net income show that Virtu’s earnings can vary substantially with market activity and trading conditions. This cyclicality makes forward profitability less predictable and can complicate sustained capital planning.
Higher Personnel CostsHigher compensation ratios create an ongoing cost headwind as Virtu hires aggressively, potentially limiting operating leverage even while revenue remains strong. If elevated personnel costs persist, they could pressure margins and reduce the portion of earnings available for reinvestment.
Virtu Financial News
VIRT FAQ
What was Virtu Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Virtu Financial lowest stock price was $31.55 and its highest was $68.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Virtu Financial’s market cap?
Virtu Financial’s market cap is $8.77B.
When is Virtu Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Virtu Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Virtu Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Virtu Financial released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.808 by $0.012.
Is Virtu Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Virtu Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Virtu Financial pay dividends?
Virtu Financial pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.68%. See more information on Virtu Financial dividends here
What is Virtu Financial’s EPS estimate?
Virtu Financial’s EPS estimate is 1.53.
How many shares outstanding does Virtu Financial have?
Virtu Financial has 88,300,674 shares outstanding.
What happened to Virtu Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Virtu Financial reported an EPS of $1.82 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.808. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.122%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Virtu Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VIRT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Virtu Financial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$69.33 (3.42% Upside)
$69.33 (3.42% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VIRT Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 163.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
76.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
41.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
42.48%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial, Inc. stands as a leading financial services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of data, analytical, and connectivity products to a global clientele. The company is structured around two core operational segments: Market Making and Execution Services. Its extensive portfolio of solutions encompasses capabilities for trade execution, efficient liquidity sourcing, advanced analytics, and broker-neutral, multi-dealer workflow technology platforms. These offerings empower clients to conduct trades across diverse venues internationally and within a broad spectrum of asset classes, including global equities, ETFs, foreign exchange, futures, fixed income, cryptocurrencies, and various other commodities. Furthermore, Virtu's advanced analytics platform furnishes clients with an array of pre- and post-trade services, valuable data products, and essential compliance tools, enabling them to effectively invest, trade, and manage risk exposures across various markets. Established in 2008, Virtu Financial maintains its headquarters in New York City.
VIRT Company Deck
VIRT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong financial and operational momentum: record trailing 12-month metrics, robust quarterly profitability (61% adjusted EBITDA margin), substantial capital build (trading capital up to $3.4B) and exceptional returns on invested capital (106% over the year). Management emphasized purposeful hiring, lower attrition and the firm's ability to opportunistically deploy capital. Offsetting these positives are rising personnel-related costs (cash compensation up to ~25%), a quarterly increase in brokerage/transaction costs, and a $500 million term loan that modestly increases leverage. Product evolution (e.g., regulated perpetuals) remains an uncertain near-term revenue source. Overall, the positive operational and financial developments materially outweigh the highlighted headwinds.View all VIRT earnings summariesVIRT Revenue Breakdown
80.38% Market Making
19.47% Execution Services
VIRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.33
▲(3.42% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.22% Insiders
23.31% Mutual Funds
1.15% Other Institutional Investors
45.82% Public Companies and
Individual Investors