Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a publicly traded investment management company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm operates a multi‐affiliate business model that delivers a broad suite of investment solutions through distinct, specialized subsidiary managers. Virtus provides a range of products and services that cater to individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients in both the United States and select international markets.

Since its founding in the mid‐1990s, Virtus has expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. The company’s history includes the integration of established asset managers, allowing it to offer complementary capabilities across multiple asset classes. Today, Virtus oversees a diverse array of strategies spanning equity, fixed income, multi‐asset portfolios, and alternatives, positioning it to meet the evolving needs of its clients and respond to shifting market environments.

Virtus’ product lineup encompasses mutual funds, closed‐end funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separately managed accounts, and customized investment solutions. The firm’s affiliate managers deliver specialized expertise in areas such as high‐yield debt, convertibles, global equities, and real assets, while its distribution platform supports financial intermediaries with research, due diligence, and ongoing portfolio servicing. Virtus also offers wealth management and retirement solutions designed for individual investors seeking goal‐oriented strategies.

The company is guided by an experienced executive team led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert K. Sharps. Under his leadership, Virtus has strengthened its governance, expanded its product innovations, and maintained a commitment to risk management and operational excellence. With approximately 500 employees across its offices in North America and Europe, Virtus continues to build on its heritage of flexible, client‐focused investment management.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $197.92 to $205.29
• 50-Day Range: $159.06 to $202.53
• 52-Week Range: $142.18 to $252.82
• Volume: 185,124 shs
• Average Volume: 52,353 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.40 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.98
• Dividend Yield: 4.44%
• Price Target: $172.50
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Virtus Investment Partners Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Virtus Investment Partners scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 301st out of 906 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 0.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Virtus Investment Partners has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Virtus Investment Partners has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.52%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Virtus Investment Partners are expected to grow by 8.52% in the coming year, from $27.70 to $30.06 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Virtus Investment Partners is 11.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.67.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Virtus Investment Partners is 11.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Virtus Investment Partners has a P/B Ratio of 1.68. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.68% of the float of Virtus Investment Partners has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Virtus Investment Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Virtus Investment Partners has recently increased by 11.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Virtus Investment Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.52%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Virtus Investment Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Virtus Investment Partners is 53.41%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Virtus Investment Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.94% next year. This indicates that Virtus Investment Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.40

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.68% of the float of Virtus Investment Partners has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Virtus Investment Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Virtus Investment Partners has recently increased by 11.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

Virtus Investment Partners has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Virtus Investment Partners this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for VRTS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Virtus Investment Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.20% of the stock of Virtus Investment Partners is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

80.52% of the stock of Virtus Investment Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

VRTS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VRTS shares performed this year?

Virtus Investment Partners' stock was trading at $220.58 at the start of the year. Since then, VRTS stock has decreased by 8.2% and is now trading at $202.5270.

How were Virtus Investment Partners' earnings last quarter?

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTS) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April, 25th. The closed-end fund reported $5.73 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.68 by $0.05. The closed-end fund had revenue of $217.93 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $201.99 million. Virtus Investment Partners had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.56% and a net margin of 13.42%.

Does Virtus Investment Partners have any subsidiaries?

Virtus Investment Partners subsidiaries include these companies: Sustainable Growth Advisers LP, RidgeWorth Investments, Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., ETF Distributors LLC, ETFis Holdings LLC, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, and more.

Who are Virtus Investment Partners' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Virtus Investment Partners include Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.09%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and City Center Advisors LLC (0.02%).
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How do I buy shares of Virtus Investment Partners?

Shares of VRTS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Virtus Investment Partners own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Virtus Investment Partners investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/25/2025
• Record date for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/14 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/25/2025
• Record date for 8/15 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/15/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: Investment advice
• Sub-Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VRTS
• CIK: 883237
• Web: www.virtus.com
• Phone: (800) 248-7971
• Fax: 860-241-1113
• Employees: 770
• Year Founded: 2008

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Virtus Investment Partners: $172.50
• High Price Target: $211.00
• Low Price Target: $150.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -14.8%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $16.85
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.98
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.31
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $121.75 million
• Net Margins: 13.42%
• Pretax Margin: 22.92%
• Return on Equity: 21.56%
• Return on Assets: 5.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.27
• Current Ratio: 11.86
• Quick Ratio: 11.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $898.60 million
• Price / Sales: 1.56
• Cash Flow: $40.34 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.02
• Book Value: $120.85 per share
• Price / Book: 1.68

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,911,000
• Free Float: 6,590,000
• Market Cap: $1.40 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.44