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Model output · Signal date 2026-11-06
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
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Rank correlation · 90D
27.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$8.37B
mid-cap · #11 of 26 peers
Summary
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) stock forecast summary
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Virtu Financial, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $8.37B. It ranks number 11 by market capitalization among the 26 Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 31.1% is the highest of the 19 peers that report one.
For VIRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 14.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-11-06
How VIRT ranks among 5150 stocks
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Fundamentals · 2026-09-30
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.37B | 11/26 |
| P/E Ratio | 7.92x | 16/19 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.16x | 7/21 |
| EPS | $6.81 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $12.97 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $28.41 | – |
| FCF/Share | $5.66 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.1% | 1/19 |
| ROA | 2.4% | 7/17 |
| Net Margin | 14.2% | 8/18 |
| EBT Margin | 32.4% | 8/21 |
| Tax Rate | 16.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 11.87x | 6/23 |
| Financial Leverage | 13.11x | 5/21 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $970M | 5/22 |
| Free Cash Flow | $879M | 3/14 |
| Capital Spending | -$92M | 8/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 142.3% | 5/16 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 130.2% | 3/12 |
| FCF/Sales | 19.9% | 5/14 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.1% | 5/14 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.17x | 10/17 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 44.8x | 5/16 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.41B | 9/21 |
| Net Income | $626M | 8/19 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VIRT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 155M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 48.2% | 5/16 |
| EPS Growth | 30.7% | 9/17 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.52B | 5.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $23.90B | 92.2% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
VIRT quarterly financials and insider trading
Industry Peers · Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Virtu Financial, Inc. (Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies): 27 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VIRT Virtu Financial, Inc. | $8.37B | |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $284.96B | |
| GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc | $253.01B | |
| HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc. | $72.74B | |
| IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | $32.95B | |
| RJF Raymond James Financial Inc | $31.32B | |
| NMR Nomura Holdings Inc | $27.33B | |
| SEIC Sei Investments Co | $12.47B | |
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | $11.16B | |
| FRHC Freedom Holding Corp. | $10.94B | |
| SF Stifel Financial Corp | $10.77B | |
| MKTX Marketaxess Holdings Inc | $5.83B | |
| GLXY Galaxy Digital Inc. | $5.34B | |
| PIPR Piper Sandler Companies | $4.66B | |
| MIAX Miami International Holdings, Inc. | $3.45B | |
| WT Wisdomtree, Inc. | $2.88B | |
| ETOR Etoro Group Ltd. | $1.92B | |
| OPY Oppenheimer Holdings Inc | $972M | |
| NAVI Navient Llc | $844M | |
| ACGP Associated Capital Group, Inc. | $663M | |
| MTC Mmtec, Inc. | $509M | |
| CSHR Coinshares Plc | $498M | |
| SIEB Siebert Financial Corp | $77M | |
| COHN Cohen & Co Inc. | $68M | |
| DOMH Dominari Holdings Inc. | $35M | |
| LGHL Lion Group Holding Ltd | $70K | |
| GLDI Credit Suisse Ag | N/A |
Where VIRT sits on the market map
Finance · Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
News
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) stock news
Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Trailing 12-Month Results ...
Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT) posted $11 million in daily adjusted net trading income and all-time-high trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 billion, even as US equity volumes and volatility cooled.
Earnings Flash (VIRT) Virtu Financial, Inc. Posts Q3 Adjusted EPS $1.77 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.52
Treasury Yields Back on the Rise; Walmart Shares Fall After Full-Year EPS Guidance Undershoots Estimates MT Aug. 20 Virtu Virtu Said to Weigh Sale of Brokerage Unit for Up to $4 Billion MT Aug. 20 ...
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Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Virtu Financial, Inc. every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Virtu Financial, Inc. stock predictions?
For VIRT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 14.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Virtu Financial, Inc. forecasts updated?
Virtu Financial, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Virtu Financial, Inc.'s industry peers?
27 issuers in our coverage, VIRT included, share the SEC industry code Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies. The largest are: Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF), Nomura Holdings Inc (NMR).
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