Virtu Financial (VIRT) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $57.41, +3.48% vs the prior close of $55.48.
- Volume 1.49M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
VIRT jumps 3.5% to $57.41. Closed at $57.41, +3.48% vs the prior close of $55.48. Day range $54.29–$58.14, opened at $55.37.
VIRT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — VIRT jumps 3.5% to $57.41
- Closed at $57.41, +3.48% vs the prior close of $55.48. Day range $54.29–$58.14, opened at $55.37.
- Volume was 1.49M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.34M.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($59.37) and +12.8% vs its 200-day average ($50.90).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 16.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — VIRT dips 0.8% to $55.48, 7 down days in a row
- Closed at $55.48, -0.82% vs the prior close of $55.94. Day range $55.04–$57.16, opened at $55.83.
- Volume was 1.38M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.34M.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($59.39) and +9.3% vs its 200-day average ($50.78).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — VIRT dips 1.5% to $55.94, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $55.94, -1.46% vs the prior close of $56.77. Day range $55.30–$56.99, opened at $56.99.
- Volume was 1.55M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 1.33M.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($59.42) and +10.4% vs its 200-day average ($50.67).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 18.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — VIRT dips 1.3% to $56.77, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $56.77, -1.29% vs the prior close of $57.51. Day range $56.74–$58.25, opened at $57.50.
- Volume was 637.20K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 1.34M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($59.48) and +12.3% vs its 200-day average ($50.56).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 17.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — VIRT dips 0.5% to $57.51, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $57.51, -0.52% vs the prior close of $57.81. Day range $56.70–$57.93, opened at $57.93.
- Volume was 750.00K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.35M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($59.52) and +14.0% vs its 200-day average ($50.45).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 16.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — VIRT dips 1.7% to $57.81, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $57.81, -1.70% vs the prior close of $58.81. Day range $57.54–$59.22, opened at $58.29.
- Volume was 871.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.35M.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($59.55) and +14.9% vs its 200-day average ($50.32).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 15.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — VIRT slides 4.6% to $58.81
- Closed at $58.81, -4.56% vs the prior close of $61.62. Day range $58.35–$62.32, opened at $61.30.
- Volume was 1.19M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.35M.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($59.56) and +17.1% vs its 200-day average ($50.21).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 14.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — VIRT dips 2.0% to $61.62
- Closed at $61.62, -2.00% vs the prior close of $62.88. Day range $61.48–$63.72, opened at $62.98.
- Volume was 1.44M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.34M.
- Price is +3.5% vs its 50-day average ($59.55) and +23.0% vs its 200-day average ($50.08).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — VIRT jumps 7.0% to $62.88, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $62.88, +6.96% vs the prior close of $58.79. Day range $60.46–$63.64, opened at $61.26.
- Volume was 2.15M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 1.31M.
- Price is +5.7% vs its 50-day average ($59.50) and +25.9% vs its 200-day average ($49.94).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 8.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — VIRT jumps 5.7% to $58.79 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $58.79, +5.70% vs the prior close of $55.62. Day range $55.11–$60.20, opened at $55.11.
- Volume was 2.39M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 1.28M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($59.43) and +18.1% vs its 200-day average ($49.79).
- 52-week range $31.55–$68.76; today's close sits at 73% of that range, 14.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
VIRT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about VIRT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 28, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 24, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 21, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Grano Joseph J Jr sold 8,400 shares at $60.94 (≈$511.90K) on Aug 19, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 31, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $179.54M (prior year $153.86M) (+16.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $150.90M (prior year $151.19M) (-0.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.63 (prior year $1.65) (-1.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 31, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Jul 14, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade VIRT
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 14, 2026, Apr 29, 2026, Jan 29, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.50% (largest 7.0%).
- Liquidity: about 1.41M shares (≈$81.14M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $57.41 vs a range of $31.55–$68.76 (69% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.24/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 19 sales; latest: Joseph J Jr Grano sold 8,400 shares on Aug 19, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 21, 2026; 10-Q Jul 31, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies.
VIRT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 55.37 | 58.14 | 54.29 | 57.41 | 1.49M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 55.83 | 57.16 | 55.04 | 55.48 | 1.38M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 56.99 | 56.99 | 55.30 | 55.94 | 1.55M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 57.50 | 58.25 | 56.74 | 56.77 | 637.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 57.93 | 57.93 | 56.70 | 57.51 | 750.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 58.29 | 59.22 | 57.54 | 57.81 | 871.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 61.30 | 62.32 | 58.35 | 58.81 | 1.19M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 62.98 | 63.72 | 61.48 | 61.62 | 1.44M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 61.26 | 63.64 | 60.46 | 62.88 | 2.15M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 55.11 | 60.20 | 55.11 | 58.79 | 2.39M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 54.37 | 55.70 | 52.67 | 55.62 | 1.58M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 54.08 | 55.63 | 53.60 | 55.16 | 2.39M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 52.03 | 53.81 | 51.56 | 53.75 | 1.47M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 53.01 | 53.49 | 51.67 | 51.97 | 1.21M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 52.92 | 53.66 | 51.79 | 53.40 | 1.61M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 52.88 | 53.10 | 52.09 | 52.66 | 1.14M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 54.42 | 54.80 | 52.85 | 53.01 | 1.50M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 57.86 | 57.90 | 53.66 | 54.49 | 1.64M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 58.45 | 59.08 | 57.81 | 57.94 | 766.90K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 56.92 | 58.06 | 56.82 | 57.75 | 1.11M |
About Virtu Financial
Virtu Financial (VIRT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1592386.
VIRT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| William Frank Jr. Cruger | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Barbara Finigan | Director | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Joseph J Jr Grano | Director | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Virginia Gambale | Director | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Joanne Minieri | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| John Nixon | Director | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Christopher C Quick | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Aaron Wyatt Simons | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 20, 2026 |
| David Urban | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Michael T Viola | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Employee Holdco Llc Virtu | See Remarks | Aug 24, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Cavoli | EVP | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Brett Fairclough | Co-President & Co-COO | May 8, 2026 |
| Cindy Lee | Chief Financial Officer | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Joseph Molluso | Co-President & Co-COO | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Aaron Wyatt Simons | Chief Executive Officer | Aug 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Joseph J Jr Grano | Sale | 8,400 | $60.94 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Virginia Gambale | Sale | 6,460 | $62.00 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John Nixon | Sale | 9,094 | $60.13 |
| May 8, 2026 | Brett Fairclough | Sale | 15,368 | $50.29 |
| May 8, 2026 | Brett Fairclough | Sale | 14,632 | $49.82 |
| May 5, 2026 | Virginia Gambale | Sale | 4,000 | $50.00 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Joseph Molluso | Sale | 200,000 | $38.88 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 28,370 | $38.94 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 14,530 | $38.23 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 15,470 | $38.47 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 14,903 | $37.41 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 15,097 | $37.81 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 7,057 | $38.34 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Stephen Cavoli | Sale | 4,573 | $39.14 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Virginia Gambale | Sale | 2,950 | $37.50 |
VIRT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $617.02M | $468.36M | 5.13 | $518.39M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $516.78M | $276.42M | 2.97 | $598.99M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $455.60M | $142.04M | 1.42 | $491.78M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $529.85M | $265.03M | 2.44 | $706.80M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $614.49M | $476.88M | 3.91 | $1.17B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $27.48B, total liabilities $25.15B, cash $1.07B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
VIRT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.16 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.57 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $50.82 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.66 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $34.39 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.79 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.11 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.61 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $30.86 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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