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Virtu Finl

Virtu Financial Inc is a technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the financial markets. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.

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Bill Pulte Posts On X 'Virtu should be worth at least 20% more upon a sale.'

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Virtu Financial shares are trading higher after the Pulte Family Office called on the company to sell itself to either a third-party private equity firm or another public company.

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The Pulte Family Office Calls Upon Virtu Financial To Sell Itself To Either A Third-Party PE Firm Or To Another Public Company

U.S. financial stocks are enjoying a banner year in 2024, with the sector posting the strongest yearly return in nearly three decades, fueled by the spectacular resilience of the American economy and soaring investor optimism for deregulation following Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">'s November election victory.</a>
The iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) has skyrocketed 34% year-to-date, representing the fund's best annual performance since its launch in 2001.
Similarly, other financial-focused ETFs have seen strong gains. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) surged 31.7%, its strongest rally since 2013, while the Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) climbed 32.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: A Year To Remember For Financial Stocks</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Financial Sector&#8217;s Biggest Winners In 2024</h3>
This year has produced standout performances from a range of individual financial stocks. Below is a list of the 10 best-performing financial equities of 2024 within the IYF ETF:
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<td>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</td>
<td>242.28%</td>
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<td>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)</td>
<td>118.22%</td>
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<td>Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>)</td>
<td>102.81%</td>
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<td>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>91.31%</td>
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<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>88.71%</td>
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<td>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>81.72%</td>
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<td>Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>)</td>
<td>80.90%</td>
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<td>Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>)</td>
<td>74.57%</td>
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<td>SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)</td>
<td>68.99%</td>
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<td>Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>) </td>
<td>66.88%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of Dec. 16, 2024</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Financial Stocks Soared In 2024</h3>
The 2024 rally in financial stocks has been driven by a potent cocktail of strong economic growth, declining interest rates, and deregulation optimism.
The U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience, with economic growth accelerating from 1.6% in the first quarter to 3% in the second quarter, and maintaining a solid 2.8% in the third quarter. 
Survey data for December further underscored this momentum, showing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42511277/us-services-sector-booms-at-fastest-pace-since-october-2021-business-activity-leaps-to-over-two-year-highs">private-sector activity expanding at its fastest pace since April 2022</a>, with particularly strong growth in the services sector—the backbone of the financial economy.
Bank of America&#8217;s global economics team recently summarized the sentiment, stating, &#8220;Pro-growth policies like deregulation of financial services and energy, as well as lower taxes, are boosting market sentiment and asset prices.&#8221;
One of the most critical tailwinds was the de-inversion of the U.S. yield curve. The Federal Reserve's decision to ease interest rates, coupled with steady economic growth and resilient inflation, flipped the gap between short- and long-term Treasury yields. This dynamic allowed banks to borrow cheaply via short-term funding and lend at higher, long-term rates—improving net interest margins and boosting profitability.
Mortgage rates, for example, remain high because they are linked to longer-dated Treasury yields, even as interest rates have declined. 
"Economic growth data has been coming in generally better than expected lately, which has helped push Treasury yields higher, while at the same time pricing out the need for an aggressive rate-cutting campaign by the Fed," LPL Financial said in a recent note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next for Financial Stocks In 2025?</h3>
Heading into 2025, Wall Street sees more tailwinds for the financial sector, particularly from deregulation. "We expect a broad deregulatory push benefiting energy and financial services," Bank of America said. The firm also noted that deregulation in the banking system could ease credit constraints while stabilizing the financial system, especially given the rapid rise of private lending, which remains largely unregulated.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden, large-cap banks remain optimistic about the economy. "Healthy consumer spending trends and strong corporate balance sheets have supported a constructive outlook," Ramsden said in a recent note.
However, regional banks remain cautious about loan growth, with many pointing to a potential rebound in early-to-mid 2025. While client sentiment has improved post-election, this optimism hasn't yet translated into higher lending activity.
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Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley reiterates Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $35 price target.

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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Virtu Finl, Maintains $35 Price Target

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Thursday.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 82 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/g41512656/virtu-announces-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the analyst consensus estimate of 79 cents</a>. Quarterly revenues&nbsp;increased to $706.84 million, up 12.2% from the prior year.
Trading income, net, surged 40.5% to $444.0 million for the quarter, up from $316.1 million in the same period last year.
Adjusted net trading income rose 30.2% to $388.03 million this quarter, up from $298.0 million in the same period last year and above the consensus of $376.04 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 54% to $214.8 million for this quarter, with a corresponding margin&nbsp;of&nbsp;55.4%.
As of September 30, Virtu had $738.2 million in cash and equivalents and total long-term debt outstanding in an aggregate principal amount of $1.769 billion.
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Since the program&#8217;s inception in November 2020 through the settlement date of October 22, the company has repurchased approximately 49.2 million shares of Class A Common Stock and Virtu Financial Units for about $1.240 billion.
The company has approximately $479.3 million remaining for future purchases under the program.
Dividend: The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share. This dividend is payable on December&nbsp;15, to shareholders of record as of December&nbsp;1.
Price Action: VIRT shares are trading lower by 6.18% to $30.35&nbsp;at last check Thursday.
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Virtu Financial shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Virtu Q3 Total Revenues $706.8M

Virtu Finl Q3 2024 EPS $0.64, Normalized Adj. EPS $0.82

In the last three months, 8 analysts have published ratings on Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $31.88, along with a high estimate of $37.00 and a low estimate of $25.00. Observing a 15.42% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $27.62. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729188036_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Virtu Finl by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Virtu Finl. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Virtu Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Virtu Finl's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Virtu Finl's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VIRT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Virtu Finl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Virtu Finl's Background</h2>
Virtu Financial Inc is a technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the financial markets. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Virtu Finl's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Virtu Finl's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 36.72% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Virtu Finl's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.07%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Virtu Finl's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.14%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Virtu Finl's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.47%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Virtu Finl's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 4.87. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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The Analyst Landscape: 8 Takes On Virtu Finl

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys maintains Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $23 to $25.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Virtu Finl, Raises Price Target to $25

Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $32 to $37.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Virtu Finl, Raises Price Target to $37

Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley maintains Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $31 to $35.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Virtu Finl, Raises Price Target to $35

B of A Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler maintains Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $37 to $35.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Virtu Finl, Lowers Price Target to $35

Across the recent three months, 6 analysts have shared their insights on Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $31.0, along with a high estimate of $37.00 and a low estimate of $26.00. Observing a 24.85% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $24.83. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727704846_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Virtu Finl's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Virtu Finl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Virtu Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Virtu Finl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Virtu Finl's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VIRT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Virtu Finl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Virtu Finl</h2>
Virtu Financial Inc is a technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the financial markets. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
<h3>Virtu Finl's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Virtu Finl showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 36.72% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Virtu Finl's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.07%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Virtu Finl's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.14%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Virtu Finl's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.47%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Virtu Finl's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 4.87, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Forecasting The Future: 6 Analyst Projections For Virtu Finl

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintains Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $26 to $29.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Virtu Finl, Raises Price Target to $29

As of Sept. 6, 2024, four stocks in the financials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/&quot;">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Virtu Financial Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On July 18, Virtu Financial reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Virtu's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share. This dividend is payable on Sept. 15 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 1. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VIRT">52-week high of $31.75</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 83.52&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>VIRT Price Action: Shares of Virtu Financial gained 0.8% to close at $31.44 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KREF#NYSE">KREF</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On July 22, KKR Real Estate Finance posted upbeat quarterly results. The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KREF">has a 52-week high</a> of $14.12.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.54</li>
<li>KREF Price Action: Shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust surged 5.7% to close at $12.24 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 6, Heritage Insurance posted upbeat quarterly earnings. &#8220;First, on behalf of the entire Heritage family, we wish a swift and complete recovery to all of those impacted by Hurricane Debby.  Our team has been responding to policyholder needs and remains ready to provide outstanding claim service.  With regard to the second quarter, our strong results demonstrate the continued execution of our underwriting and rate adequacy initiatives over the last three years,&#8221; remarked Ernie Garateix, CEO at Heritage. The company's stock gained around 124% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRTG"> 52-week high</a> of $16.90.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.73</li>
<li>HRTG Price Action: Shares of Heritage Insurance fell 2.3% to close at $16.27 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">First Northwest BanCorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNWB#NASDAQ">FNWB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On July 25, First Northwest Bancorp posted better-than-expected quarterly sales. &#8220;In spite of challenging times for the entire industry as a result of the rate environment, First Northwest executed on a balance sheet restructure strategy. The restructure included a sale-leaseback transaction for six of our branches, a restructure of our bank-owned life insurance policies, two securities loss sale transactions, two balance sheet hedges against fixed rate loans and municipal bonds and the sale of our Visa B shares,&#8221; commented Matthew P. Deines, President and CEO. The company's stock jumped around 17% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $16.12.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.83</li>
<li>FNWB Price Action: Shares of First Northwest BanCorp fell 1% to close at $11.57 on Thursday. </li>
</ul>
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Top 4 Financials Stocks That May Crash This Month

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td>13.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$45.50</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HASI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/06/24</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/30/24</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>965</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>277</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$135.6K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td>211</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 640 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.9K, with a price of $139.0 per contract. There were 13743 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6666 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 515 contract(s) at a $45.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 43 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HASI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 481 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1517 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on September 6, 2024. Parties traded 1286 contract(s) at a $98.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on August 30, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 1386 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 965 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 81 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 42 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.4K, with a price of $1154.0 per contract. There were 24 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 296 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VIRT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 116 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 277 contract(s) at a $34.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $100.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 277 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 144 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 198 contract(s) at a $52.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.6K, with a price of $685.0 per contract. There were 13368 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 81 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.6K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 2905 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 53 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.7K, with a price of $1590.0 per contract. There were 3111 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">631</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/17/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$50.6K</td>
<td>422</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">164</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$510.00</td>
<td>$67.4K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 667 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $264.0 per contract. There were 5668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 631 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 514 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $825.0 per contract. There were 5753 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 201 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 149 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 4732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 188 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 696 day(s) on July 17, 2026. Parties traded 41 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.6K, with a price of $1235.0 per contract. There were 422 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 164 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 87 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $510.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $67.4K, with a price of $2698.0 per contract. There were 77 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $970.0 per contract. There were 1497 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 125 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VIRT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 43 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 2838 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

8 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Revealing a significant insider sell on August 8, Virginia Gambale, Board Member at Virtu Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Gambale's decision to sell 5,400 shares of Virtu Finl was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001592386/000159238624000085//Archives/edgar/data/1592386/000159238624000085/0001592386-24-000085-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $147,420.
The latest update on Thursday morning shows Virtu Finl shares down by 1.52%, trading at $27.3.
<h3>Discovering Virtu Finl: A Closer Look</h3>
Virtu Financial Inc is a technology-enabled market maker and liquidity provider to the financial markets. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
<h3>Virtu Finl's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Virtu Finl displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 36.72%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company maintains a high gross margin of 62.99%, indicating strong cost management and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Virtu Finl's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.71.
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Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 4.87, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Valuation Overview:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 13.93 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.0 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.38 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
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Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however an insider transaction can be an important factor in the investing decision. 
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>The Insider's Guide to Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001592386">Check Out The Full List Of Virtu Finl's Insider Trades.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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