Virt.K
VIRT.K operates in the investment banking and brokerage services sector, generating revenue primarily through trading, asset management, and advisory services.
Business. VIRT.K is a financial services firm operating within the Investment Banking & Brokerage Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based activities, including advisory, trading, and underwriting services. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.
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7 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
This is the first analysis for Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT.K), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a major holder change involving investor ID 587, who drastically reduced their position from 3,953 shares to just 4 shares as of March 31, 2026. This significant reduction in holdings was detected on June 21, 2026, marking a notable shift in ownership structure for the company. Concurrently, several new notable holders emerged in the same reporting period, adding substantial share counts to the registry. Investor ID 487 added 1,920,590 shares, representing a weight of approximately 0.0175%, while Investor ID 467 added 2,908,891 shares. Other new entries include Investor ID 481 with 1,070,237 shares, Investor ID 486 with 1,518,470 shares, and Investor ID 491 with 559,255 shares. These additions were all detected on June 20, 2026. These changes contribute to a total of 32 top holders currently tracking the stock. The influx of new institutional or significant holders contrasts with the near-total exit of investor ID 587, suggesting a rotation in the shareholder base. The company currently has one officer and two analysts covering the ticker, though it holds no index memberships. The significance of these movements lies in the redistribution of ownership stakes among the 32 top holders. While the absolute value of the shares held by investor ID 587 was minimal (approximately $0.17 million before the change), the scale of the new entries indicates fresh capital interest. This baseline data provides the initial context for monitoring future analyst estimates and financial performance for Virtu Financial.
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VIRT.K is a financial services firm operating within the Investment Banking & Brokerage Services industry. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based activities, including advisory, trading, and underwriting services. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data.
VIRT.K has a market price of $50.99, with a market capitalization of $7.91 billion, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.88, indicating a moderate valuation relative to earnings. The company's price-to-book ratio is 5.0, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 5.0, suggesting that the market is valuing the company's equity at a premium. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 12.61, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 3.87, which are both in line with industry norms.
In terms of profitability, VIRT.K has a return on equity of 29.6%, which is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating strong returns for shareholders. The return on assets is 2.32%, which is lower than the industry median, suggesting that the company is not utilizing its assets as efficiently as its peers. The company's operating margin is 30.7%, and its net profit margin is 13.1%, both of which are above the industry median, indicating strong profitability.
VIRT.K's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no significant international exposure. The company's revenue is primarily derived from its investment banking and brokerage services, with no material diversification across business segments. The company's geographic exposure is limited, with the majority of its operations and revenue generated domestically.
The company's revenue growth is expected to remain stable in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of 2.5% year-over-year. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to see a modest growth of 1.8%. The company's historical revenue growth has been relatively flat, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% over the past five years.
VIRT.K faces a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 4.4, which is higher than the industry median, indicating a higher financial leverage. The company's liquidity risk is further exacerbated by its high long-term debt of $6.96 billion, which could pose a challenge in the event of a liquidity crunch. The company's dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term.
Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, suggest a mixed outlook for VIRT.K. The mean price target is $51.33, with a median price target of $52.50, indicating a slightly bullish sentiment among analysts. The company has received a total of six analyst recommendations, with two strong-buy ratings, one buy rating, and three hold ratings, suggesting a cautious approach from the investment community.
This is the first analysis for Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT.K), establishing a baseline with no prior data for delta computation. The most material development is a major holder change involving investor ID 587, who drastically reduced their position from 3,953 shares to just 4 shares as of March 31, 2026. This significant reduction in holdings was detected on June 21, 2026, marking a notable shift in ownership structure for the company. Concurrently, several new notable holders emerged in the same reporting period, adding substantial share counts to the registry. Investor ID 487 added 1,920,590 shares, representing a weight of approximately 0.0175%, while Investor ID 467 added 2,908,891 shares. Other new entries include Investor ID 481 with 1,070,237 shares, Investor ID 486 with 1,518,470 shares, and Investor ID 491 with 559,255 shares. These additions were all detected on June 20, 2026. These changes contribute to a total of 32 top holders currently tracking the stock. The influx of new institutional or significant holders contrasts with the near-total exit of investor ID 587, suggesting a rotation in the shareholder base. The company currently has one officer and two analysts covering the ticker, though it holds no index memberships. The significance of these movements lies in the redistribution of ownership stakes among the 32 top holders. While the absolute value of the shares held by investor ID 587 was minimal (approximately $0.17 million before the change), the scale of the new entries indicates fresh capital interest. This baseline data provides the initial context for monitoring future analyst estimates and financial performance for Virtu Financial.
- VIRT.K has a strong return on equity of 29.6%, significantly higher than the industry median.
- The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 4.4 is higher than the industry median, indicating a higher financial leverage.
- VIRT.K's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with no significant international exposure.
- The company's liquidity risk is medium, as indicated by its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- Analysts have a mixed outlook for VIRT.K, with a mean price target of $51.33 and a median price target of $52.50.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 6,18 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,4B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,3B USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Comparable transactions
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Derivative transactions
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 11 667exercise · 2026-08-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Director, 10% owner · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 2 504grant · 2026-07-01
- Director · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 3 392exercise · 2026-07-01
- Co-President & Co-COO · Deferred Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 7 531exercise · 2026-07-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 20 000grant · 2026-06-30
- Co-President & Co-COO · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 7 531exercise · 2026-02-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 1 172exercise · 2026-02-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 12 500exercise · 2026-02-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 8 284grant · 2026-02-04
- Co-President & Co-COO · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockAcquired 22 593grant · 2026-02-04
- EVP · Restricted Stock Unit → Class A common stockDisposed 7 531exercise · 2026-02-04
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- VIRT.K Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
- Virtu Financial Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$59M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$25M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$84M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$211M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$17M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$28M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$47M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$30M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$247M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$18M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$28M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$326M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$25M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$128M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$67M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$22M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$60M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$23M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$16M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$17M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Sean P. GalvinExecutive Vice President
Insider activity
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A common stockOther 6 452 · 2026-08-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A common stockOther 11 667 · 2026-08-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Co-President & Co-COO · Class A common stockOther 3 988 · 2026-07-01
- Co-President & Co-COO · Class A common stockOther 7 531 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director, 10% owner · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Director · Class A common stockOther 3 392 · 2026-07-01
- Co-President & Co-COO · Class A common stockSold 15 368 @ $50,29$773K · 2026-05-08
- Co-President & Co-COO · Class A common stockSold 14 632 @ $49,82$729K · 2026-05-08
- Director · Class A common stockSold 4 000 @ $50,00$200K · 2026-05-05
- Co-President & Co-COO · Class A common stockSold 200 000 @ $38,88$7,8M · 2026-02-19
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 28 370 @ $38,94$1,1M · 2026-02-17
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 14 530 @ $38,23$556K · 2026-02-13
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 15 470 @ $38,47$595K · 2026-02-13
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 15 097 @ $37,81$571K · 2026-02-12
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 14 903 @ $37,41$557K · 2026-02-12
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 7 057 @ $38,34$271K · 2026-02-11
- EVP · Class A common stockSold 4 573 @ $39,14$179K · 2026-02-11
- Director · Class A common stockSold 2 950 @ $37,50$111K · 2026-02-05
- Chief Financial Officer · Class A common stockOther 12 500 · 2026-02-04
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 70.7%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.2%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 17.2%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 72.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 72.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 21.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 31.2%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 83.5%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 11.49xDerived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.1%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 31.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total operating expenses (annual): USD 2.54BSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 18.18BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 20.15BSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 1.09BSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 2.04BSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 1.06BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 518.39MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 22.8MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 1.58BSEC XBRL filing