- Virtu Financial records impressive earnings with $1.30 normalized EPS in Q1 2025.
- Market Making and Execution Services boost adjusted net trading income to $497 million.
- Analysts' average price target for VIRT suggests a modest upside potential.
Virtu Financial (VIRT, Financial) has delivered a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported a normalized earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, alongside an impressive $497 million in adjusted net trading income. A closer look reveals Market Making as a significant driver, contributing $382 million, while Execution Services added $115 million. In addition to these financial achievements, Virtu Financial strategically repurchased 1.3 million shares, amounting to a $48 million investment.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Wall Street analysts have provided their one-year price targets for Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT, Financial), with insights from 8 experts. The average target price stands at $41.00, ranging from a high estimate of $48.00 to a low of $26.00. This average price target indicates a potential upside of 4.94% from the current trading price of $39.07. For more comprehensive details, visit the Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT) Forecast page.
In terms of analyst ratings, Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT, Financial) holds an average brokerage recommendation of 2.3, as evaluated by 9 brokerage firms. This status reflects an "Outperform" rating on a scale where 1 equates to a Strong Buy and 5 represents a Sell.
Despite the bullish outlook from brokerage firms, GuruFocus estimates suggest a different perspective. The projected GF Value for Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT, Financial) over the next year is set at $18.04. This estimation implies a potential downside of 53.83% from the current price of $39.07. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimate, calculated using historical stock multiples, past business growth, and future business performance projections. For further insights, the Virtu Financial Inc (VIRT) Summary page offers more detailed data.
