VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc. · Financials · Capital Markets
Last
$41.49
−$0.25 (−0.60%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $41.41 −$0.08 (−0.19%) 8:42 PM ET
Prev close $41.74
Open $41.47
Day high $42.17
Day low $41.07
Volume 1,343,616
Avg vol 1,261,189
Mkt cap
$3.52B
P/E ratio
8.09
FY Revenue
$4.35B
EPS
5.13
Gross Margin
82.31%
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VIRT
Virtu Financial, Inc.
Virtu Financial combines very high gross and operating margins with modest positive earnings growth, while reported cash flows show materially negative free cash flow and reliance on financing inflows. Technically, the stock is in a short-term upswing with price above key moving averages and multiple bullish breakout signals, but momentum indicators and pattern data point to overbought conditions and a recent bearish stochastic cross. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and EBITDA multiples yet is offset by high leverage, thin liquidity ratios, and negative free cash flow yield, while short interest and news flow indicate a non-trivial level of positioning and headline risk.
AI summarized at 12:14 PM ET, 2026-01-29
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 67 LONG: 48
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+68% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.68×
RSI
70.22 (Overbought)
Overbought (>70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.03 Signal: 0.04
Short-Term
+0.14 (Strong)
MACD: 1.12 Signal: 0.98
Long-Term
+0.18 (Strong)
MACD: 1.68 Signal: 1.50
Intraday trend score 76.77

Latest news

VIRT 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 1 Negative: 5
Positive The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
Virtu Financial (VIRT) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript

Virtu Financial reported record Q4 2025 results with adjusted net trading income of $9.7 million per day ($613 million quarterly), the highest since Q1 2021. Full-year ANTI reached $8.6 million per day ($2.1 billion), with adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 billion at a 65% margin and adjusted EPS of $5.73. The company deployed $625 million in incremental capital during 2025, achieving a 100% return on that capital in Q4. Management emphasized broad-based growth across all business segments, with Virtu Execution Services (VES) achieving record performance with seven consecutive quarters of increases.

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Sentiment note

Company delivered record quarterly and annual results across multiple metrics including adjusted net trading income, EBITDA, and EPS. Successfully deployed significant incremental capital with strong returns, demonstrated operational leverage, and showed broad-based growth across all business segments. Management expressed confidence in achieving long-term goals of $10 million daily ANTI through organic growth and prudent capital deployment.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Andrew Smith
Virtu Financial Recognized Across Multiple Categories at the 2025 Leaders in Trading Awards

Virtu Financial was recognized in seven categories at the 2025 TRADE Awards in New York and London, including TCA Provider of the Year and Best Dark Pool Capabilities. The company's Virtu Triton execution management system received awards for Best Market Access in both UK/Europe and North America.

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Sentiment note

Received multiple prestigious industry awards across different categories, highlighting company's technological capabilities and service excellence

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Roger James Hamilton
Genius Group files Federal Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial for Alleged Market Manipulation.

Genius Group filed a class action lawsuit against Citadel Securities and Virtu Financial, alleging a three-year market manipulation scheme involving spoofing and naked short selling of their stock, seeking at least $250 million in damages.

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Sentiment note

Accused of systematic market manipulation through illegal trading practices like spoofing and naked short selling

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial Announces Retirement of Douglas Cifu and Names Aaron Simons as New CEO

Virtu Financial announced the appointment of Aaron Simons as CEO, replacing long-time CEO Douglas Cifu who will retire but remain an advisor. Simons, previously the Chief Technology Officer, has been with the company since 2008 and will lead the firm's continued growth strategy.

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Sentiment note

Smooth leadership transition with internal promotion, strong endorsement from board and founders, clear strategic direction, and confidence in future growth

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV); Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH); Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMCI); and Virtu Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT)

Grabar Law Office is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by officers and directors of DoubleVerify, Manhattan Associates, Treace Medical Concepts, and Virtu Financial, based on allegations of misleading statements and failure to disclose material information.

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Sentiment note

The article states that a securities fraud class action complaint alleges Virtu Financial had deficient policies and procedures regarding its information access barriers, which increased the likelihood of regulatory scrutiny and led to materially false and misleading statements.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Virtu Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Virtu Financial, a leading financial services firm, reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with significant increases in net income, adjusted net trading income, and adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period in 2024.

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Sentiment note

The article reports strong financial performance for Virtu Financial, with increases in key metrics such as net income, adjusted net trading income, and adjusted EBITDA, indicating a positive outlook for the company.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Grabar Law Office
SECURITIES FRAUD CLASS ACTIONS HAVE SURVIVED MOTIONS TO DISMISS: Long-Term Shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM); Driven Bands Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN); Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY); and Virtu Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) Should Contact Grabar Law Office Today

Several securities fraud class action lawsuits against Axsome Therapeutics, Driven Brands Holdings, Mercury Systems, and Virtu Financial have survived motions to dismiss, allowing the cases to proceed.

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Sentiment note

The article states that a securities fraud class action complaint against Virtu Financial alleges the company failed to disclose that it had improper safeguards in place for sensitive trader information, and this complaint has survived a motion to dismiss.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Morris Kandinov Llp
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Morris Kandinov Investigating DRVN, VIRT, EL, and ADM; Shareholders are Encouraged to Contact the Firm

Morris Kandinov LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law by Driven Brands Holdings Inc., Virtu Financial, Inc., The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, on behalf of shareholders.

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Sentiment note

The company is accused of misleading investors, and the securities class action against it has been allowed to proceed.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Virtu Financial to Host Conference Call Announcing First Quarter 2025 Results on Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Virtu Financial, a leading provider of global financial services, will announce its Q1 2025 results on April 23, 2025 and host a conference call to discuss the company's financial performance.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights Virtu Financial as a leading provider of global financial services, indicating a positive sentiment towards the company's performance and market position.

Neutral Benzinga • Anusuya Lahiri
Tradeweb, Nasdaq, Virtu, ICE, BGC Group, Cboe Set To Benefit From IPO Comeback: Analyst

Analyst sees strong upside for Tradeweb Markets, Nasdaq, and BGC Group due to growing electronic fixed-income trading, pent-up demand for IPOs, and political uncertainty. However, some stocks like MarketAxess and CME Group may face near-term headwinds.

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Sentiment note

Virtu Financial has lagged the group, but should see solid results across its organic initiatives.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Grabar Law Office
Notice to Long-Term Shareholders of Driven Brands Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN); Holley Inc. (NYSE: HLLY); Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: IART); and Virtu Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT): Grabar Law Office Is Investigating Claims On Your Behalf

Grabar Law Office is investigating claims on behalf of long-term shareholders of Driven Brands, Holley, Integra LifeSciences, and Virtu Financial, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers of these companies.

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Sentiment note

The article states that a securities fraud class action alleging Virtu Financial failed to disclose that it had improper safeguards in place and was not monitoring which of its employees were accessing the primary database containing sensitive trader information has survived a motion to dismiss.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Virtu Financial Announces Fifth Annual Women in Data Science Conference

Virtu Financial, a leading financial services firm, is hosting its fifth annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference. The event will feature discussions on AI, its applications, and ethical considerations. The conference aims to promote and support women in technology fields.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights Virtu Financial's commitment to fostering education and advancement in data science and technology, particularly for women. The company is hosting the WiDS conference for the fifth consecutive year, which demonstrates its dedication to empowering the next generation of innovators and data leaders.

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