Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) Stock Price & Analysis
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) closed at USD 57.41 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 55.48; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 54.46–58.14 on volume of 1,487,482 shares. Market capitalization is $5.07B, with a 52-week range of USD 31.55–68.76 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (VIRT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $4.08B, net income $551M (13.5% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 9.2x (avg 10.3x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 69.43 (range 56–84).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +77.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +171.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.54, revenue estimate $642M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (VIRT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.81B | $2.36B | $2.29B | $2.88B | $3.63B | $4.08B |
| Net income | $477M | $265M | $142M | $276M | $468M | $551M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.91 | $2.44 | $1.42 | $2.97 | $5.13 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.15B | $680M | $454M | $587M | $496M | $521M |
| Net margin | 17.0% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 9.6% | 12.9% | 13.5% |
| Revenue growth | -13.2% | -15.9% | -3.0% | +25.4% | +26.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.07B | $982M | $820M | $873M | $1.06B | — |
| Total debt | $1.67B | $1.80B | $1.73B | $1.74B | $2.04B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (VIRT)
P/E 9.2x · P/S 1.2x · P/FCF 9.7x · P/B 2.7x · FCF yield 10.28% · Earnings yield 10.86% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.00%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 6.1x, Dec 2024 11.3x, Dec 2023 13.4x.
Analysts (VIRT)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.29 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 69.43 (low 56, high 84).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $57 → $56 |
| 2026-10-05 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral → Overweight | $84 |
| 2026-07-31 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $59 → $61 |
| 2026-07-28 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $51 → $59 |
| 2026-07-15 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $61 → $70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $39 → $57 |
| 2026-06-30 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Neutral | $51 → $63 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VIRT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +77.1% | +171.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +77.5% | +22.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.1% | 34.9% |
| Max drawdown | -23.2% (Aug 2026→Sep 2026) | -54.5% (Mar 2022→Mar 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 57.41 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 55.48 |
| Open | USD 55.37 |
| Day Range | USD 54.46 – 58.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 31.55 – 68.76 |
| Volume | 1,487,482 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.07B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VIRT)
Nexqual's technical model rates VIRT "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.33 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 59.37) |
| MACD | -0.6 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VIRT)
Wall Street analysts rate VIRT "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 69.43 (range USD 56–84), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 69.43 |
| High Target | USD 84 |
| Low Target | USD 56 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 1 |
Earnings (VIRT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.54 |
| Revenue Estimate | $642.03M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.82 vs est 1.78 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.24 vs est 1.65 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.85 vs est 1.29 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.05 vs est 0.93 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VIRT)
| Total Revenue | $3.26B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +29.10% |
| Gross Margin | +65.79% |
| Operating Margin | +36.32% |
| Profit Margin | +16.87% |
| ROE | +53.62% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.15 |
| Current Ratio | 1.11 |
| Total Cash | $21.65B |
| Total Debt | $9.65B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VIRT)
Nexqual rates Virtu Financial, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +34% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 66%, operating 36% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $21.7B cash vs $9.65B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 54%, ROA 4.5% |
Ownership (VIRT)
| Insider Ownership | +5.20% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +95.88% |
| Shares Outstanding | 88.30M |
| Float | 83.51M |
| Short % of Float | +5.94% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (VIRT)
Virtu Financial, Inc. is led by Aaron Simons (age 44), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Aaron Simons (age 44) |
|---|---|
| Co-President & Co-COO | Joseph A. Molluso (age 56) |
| Co-President & Co-COO | Brett Michael Fairclough (age 42) |
| Founder & Chairman Emeritus | Vincent J. Viola (age 69) |
| Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer | Cindy Lee (age 40) |
Major Backers & Investors (VIRT)
Notable institutional backers of Virtu Financial, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Renaissance Technologies, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 5.35% |
| Fidelity | 3.71% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.25% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.22% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 2.7% |
| Portolan Capital Management, LLC | 2.43% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 19.8% |
| Vanguard Group | 19.6% |
| State Street | 3.47% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.07% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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