VIRT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VIRT - Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A
$42.84
0.31 (0.74%)
▲
5d:
-0.1%
30d:
+3.44%
90d:
+25.54%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 22, 2026
22d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: VIRT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.8% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: VIRT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.8% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$48.04
Based on 3.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$29.83
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 7.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VIRT is currently trading at $42.84, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $39.77 to $42.52. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.3) is in line with its historical norms (7.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.8% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VIRT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $39.08, while resistance sits at $44.23.
Market Sentiment: VIRT has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (18th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VIRT is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $39.08, while resistance sits at $44.23.
Market Sentiment: VIRT has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (18th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$39.77 -
$42.52
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Options IV Signal
18th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.2%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 18th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($45.57)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.8% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$39.77 -
$42.52
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$2.18
(5.1%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$39.08
Resistance Level
$44.23
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.28
Wall Street Target
$45.57
(+7.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
22.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
49.7%
Profit Margin
16.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.8% premium
PE vs Historical
8.3 vs 7.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$43.29
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$44.06
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$44.86
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$42.78
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 2.9%)
$125.38
(+195%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.3, Growth: 2.9%)
$46.37
(+9%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.0, Growth: 2.9%)
$39.42
(-7%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 8.12 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.13
Bull Case
$45.81
(+7%)
Analyst growth 0.0%, PE expands to 8.9
Base Case
$41.65
(-3%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 8.1
Bear Case
$28.31
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 6.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
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Sells
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