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Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: VIRT (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 40 days. Profits (12.23%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
9 Analysts rated it
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Year Target Price $41.67
Year Target Price $41.67
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 1 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 12.15% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.85B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.84 | 1Y Target Price 41.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.84 | 1Y Target Price 41.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.67 | 52 Weeks Range 21.02 - 44.75 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.02 - 44.75 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.16% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.46 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 33.36% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) 41.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.84 | Forward PE 9.62 | Enterprise Value 10939721626 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.85 |
Enterprise Value 10939721626 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.85 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.39 | Shares Outstanding 85911696 | Shares Floating 80766235 |
Shares Outstanding 85911696 | Shares Floating 80766235 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.7 | Percent Institutions 87.99 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.33 | Target Price 41.67 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Virtu Financial Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Virtu Financial Inc. was founded in 2008 by Vincent Viola. It quickly established itself as a leading high-frequency trading (HFT) firm and has expanded its services to include market making, execution services, and technology solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Market Making: Virtu is a leading market maker, providing liquidity across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. They use proprietary technology to quote bid and ask prices, facilitating trading activity.
- Execution Services: Virtu offers execution services to institutional clients, enabling them to efficiently execute trades across various exchanges and trading venues.
- Technology and Analytics: Virtu develops and licenses its trading technology and analytics tools to other market participants.
Leadership and Structure
Douglas A. Cifu serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure is designed to support its global trading operations, with dedicated teams for technology, trading, and compliance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: Citadel Securities,Susquehanna International Group,Jane Street Capital
- Equities Market Making: Virtu is one of the largest market makers in U.S. equities. Competitors include Citadel Securities and Susquehanna International Group. Difficult to assess exact market share due to fragmented data, but estimated significant portion, varies by stock but likely in the 20-30% range across all US equities.
- Competitors: Citadel Securities,Optiver,Susquehanna International Group
- Options Market Making: Similar to equities, Virtu makes markets in options contracts, providing liquidity to the options market. Competitors include Citadel Securities and Optiver. No revenue figure, market share varies depending on the underlying equity.
- Competitors: Jane Street Capital,Jump Trading
- Fixed Income Market Making: Provides liquidity across various fixed income products. Revenue not publicly disclosed, the overall Market share is less than equities and options.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market making industry is characterized by intense competition, technological innovation, and regulatory scrutiny. Firms compete on speed, efficiency, and pricing to capture order flow and generate profits.
Positioning
Virtu is positioned as a technology-driven market maker with a global presence. Its competitive advantages include its proprietary trading technology, risk management capabilities, and diversified product offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global market making TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Virtu is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market, given its scale and technology.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Advanced trading technology
- Global presence
- Diversified product offerings
- Strong risk management
- High transaction volume
Weaknesses
- Dependence on market volatility
- Reputational risk (HFT)
- Regulatory scrutiny
- High infrastructure costs
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets and asset classes
- Increased adoption of electronic trading
- Strategic acquisitions
- Growing demand for liquidity
Threats
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Technological disruptions
- Market downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SQBG
- GCI
- TROW
Competitive Landscape
Virtu Financial Inc. competes primarily on technology, speed, and pricing. Its large scale provides an advantage, but faces significant competition from other well-capitalized firms.
Major Acquisitions
ITG Canada Corp.
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 26.7
- Strategic Rationale: Expanding global market access and client base in Canadian markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Virtu's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion into new markets.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth in revenue and earnings over the next few years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Virtu Financial Inc. is a strong player in the market making industry, leveraging advanced technology and a global presence. Its reliance on market volatility poses a risk, and the firm must navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny. Continued investments in innovation and strategic partnerships are crucial for sustaining growth and maintaining a competitive edge. Overall, the company needs to focus on diversification to reduce its dependency on volatility and potential regulatory challenges.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Financial news outlets
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change. Market share is an estimate and should be verified.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Virtu Financial Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-04-16 | Co-founder, CEO & Director Mr. Douglas A. Cifu J.D. | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Capital Markets | Full time employees 969 | Website https://www.virtu.com |
Full time employees 969 | Website https://www.virtu.com | ||
Virtu Financial, Inc. operates as a financial services company in the United States, Ireland, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Market Making and Execution Services. The company's product includes offerings in execution, liquidity sourcing, analytics and broker-neutral, capital markets, and multi-dealer platforms in workflow technology. Its product allows its clients to trade on various venues across 50 countries and in various asset classes, including global equities, ETFs, options, foreign exchange, futures, fixed income, cryptocurrencies, and myriad other commodities. The company's multi-asset analytics platform provides a range of pre- and post-trade services, data products, and compliance tools for clients to invest, trade, and manage risk across global markets. Virtu Financial, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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