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Virtu Financial (VIRT) Competitors

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$52.46 -0.01 (-0.02%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$53.75 +1.29 (+2.46%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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VIRT vs. VICI, TPL, NMR, FUTU, and CG

Should you buy Virtu Financial stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Virtu Financial with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Virtu Financial include VICI Properties (VICI), Texas Pacific Land (TPL), Nomura (NMR), Futu (FUTU), and Carlyle Group (CG). These companies are all part of the "trading" industry.

How does Virtu Financial compare to VICI Properties?

Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) and VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) are both trading companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

VICI Properties has a net margin of 76.83% compared to Virtu Financial's net margin of 14.17%. Virtu Financial's return on equity of 51.63% beat VICI Properties' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virtu Financial14.17% 51.63% 4.51%
VICI Properties 76.83%11.05%6.66%

VICI Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than VICI Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virtu Financial$3.63B2.24$468.36M$6.048.69
VICI Properties$4.01B7.61$2.78B$2.929.77

In the previous week, Virtu Financial had 1 more articles in the media than VICI Properties. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Virtu Financial and 4 mentions for VICI Properties. Virtu Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat VICI Properties' score of 0.59 indicating that Virtu Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Virtu Financial
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
VICI Properties
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

45.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.7% of VICI Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 46.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of VICI Properties shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Virtu Financial has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, VICI Properties has a beta of 0.67, indicating that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Virtu Financial currently has a consensus price target of $48.67, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. VICI Properties has a consensus price target of $33.38, indicating a potential upside of 17.02%. Given VICI Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe VICI Properties is more favorable than Virtu Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virtu Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
VICI Properties
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54

Virtu Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. VICI Properties pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Virtu Financial pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. VICI Properties pays out 61.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. VICI Properties has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. VICI Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

VICI Properties beats Virtu Financial on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virtu Financial compare to Texas Pacific Land?

Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:TPL) and Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) are both trading companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and valuation.

59.9% of Texas Pacific Land shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.8% of Virtu Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of Texas Pacific Land shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 46.8% of Virtu Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Texas Pacific Land has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virtu Financial has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Texas Pacific Land has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Texas Pacific Land, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Texas Pacific Land$798.19M34.81$481.38M$7.3055.19
Virtu Financial$3.63B2.24$468.36M$6.048.69

Texas Pacific Land has a net margin of 60.03% compared to Virtu Financial's net margin of 14.17%. Virtu Financial's return on equity of 51.63% beat Texas Pacific Land's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Texas Pacific Land60.03% 35.52% 31.95%
Virtu Financial 14.17%51.63%4.51%

In the previous week, Texas Pacific Land had 19 more articles in the media than Virtu Financial. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Texas Pacific Land and 5 mentions for Virtu Financial. Texas Pacific Land's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Virtu Financial's score of 0.85 indicating that Texas Pacific Land is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Texas Pacific Land
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Virtu Financial
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Texas Pacific Land currently has a consensus price target of $639.00, indicating a potential upside of 58.60%. Virtu Financial has a consensus price target of $48.67, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Texas Pacific Land's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Texas Pacific Land is more favorable than Virtu Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Texas Pacific Land
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Virtu Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Texas Pacific Land pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Virtu Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Texas Pacific Land pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Virtu Financial pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Texas Pacific Land has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Virtu Financial is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Texas Pacific Land beats Virtu Financial on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virtu Financial compare to Nomura?

Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) and Nomura (NYSE:NMR) are both trading companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Virtu Financial currently has a consensus price target of $48.67, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Virtu Financial's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Virtu Financial is more favorable than Nomura.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Virtu Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Nomura
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Nomura has higher revenue and earnings than Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nomura, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Virtu Financial$3.63B2.24$468.36M$6.048.69
Nomura$31.61B0.75$2.39B$0.8010.13

Virtu Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Nomura pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Virtu Financial pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nomura pays out 35.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Virtu Financial had 5 more articles in the media than Nomura. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Virtu Financial and 0 mentions for Nomura. Virtu Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Nomura's score of 0.00 indicating that Virtu Financial is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Virtu Financial Positive
Nomura Neutral

Virtu Financial has a net margin of 14.17% compared to Nomura's net margin of 7.64%. Virtu Financial's return on equity of 51.63% beat Nomura's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Virtu Financial14.17% 51.63% 4.51%
Nomura 7.64%9.70%0.59%

Virtu Financial has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nomura has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

45.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.1% of Nomura shares are held by institutional investors. 46.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Nomura shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Virtu Financial beats Nomura on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virtu Financial compare to Futu?

Futu (NASDAQ:FUTU) and Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) are both trading companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and media sentiment.

45.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by institutional investors. 35.2% of Futu shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 46.8% of Virtu Financial shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Futu pays an annual dividend of $2.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Virtu Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Futu pays out 24.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Virtu Financial pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Futu presently has a consensus target price of $161.52, suggesting a potential upside of 79.95%. Virtu Financial has a consensus target price of $48.67, suggesting a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Futu's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Futu is more favorable than Virtu Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Futu
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Virtu Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Futu has a beta of 0.52, indicating that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virtu Financial has a beta of 0.62, indicating that its stock price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Futu had 18 more articles in the media than Virtu Financial. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Futu and 5 mentions for Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Futu's score of 0.03 indicating that Virtu Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Futu
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Virtu Financial
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Futu has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Futu, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Futu$2.94B4.29$1.46B$10.288.73
Virtu Financial$3.63B2.24$468.36M$6.048.69

Futu has a net margin of 49.63% compared to Virtu Financial's net margin of 14.17%. Virtu Financial's return on equity of 51.63% beat Futu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Futu49.63% 32.24% 5.33%
Virtu Financial 14.17%51.63%4.51%

Summary

Futu beats Virtu Financial on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Virtu Financial compare to Carlyle Group?

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) and Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) are both trading companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Carlyle Group had 6 more articles in the media than Virtu Financial. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Carlyle Group and 5 mentions for Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Carlyle Group's score of 0.27 indicating that Virtu Financial is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Carlyle Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Virtu Financial
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.8% of Virtu Financial shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 46.8% of Virtu Financial shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Virtu Financial has a net margin of 14.17% compared to Carlyle Group's net margin of 13.46%. Virtu Financial's return on equity of 51.63% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Carlyle Group13.46% 20.95% 5.28%
Virtu Financial 14.17%51.63%4.51%

Carlyle Group presently has a consensus target price of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.47%. Virtu Financial has a consensus target price of $48.67, indicating a potential downside of 7.23%. Given Carlyle Group's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Virtu Financial.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Virtu Financial
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Carlyle Group has higher revenue and earnings than Virtu Financial. Virtu Financial is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carlyle Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Carlyle Group$4.78B3.42$808.70M$1.4631.12
Virtu Financial$3.63B2.24$468.36M$6.048.69

Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, meaning that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Virtu Financial has a beta of 0.62, meaning that its share price is 38% less volatile than the broader market.

Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Virtu Financial pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Virtu Financial pays out 15.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Carlyle Group has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Carlyle Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Carlyle Group beats Virtu Financial on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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VIRT vs. The Competition

MetricVirtu FinancialSecurity And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services IndustryFinancial SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.14B$2.17B$5.86B$23.20B
Dividend Yield1.83%0.73%5.22%4.10%
P/E Ratio8.6916.3915.8930.65
Price / Sales2.2410.41982.3624.50
Price / Cash8.4210.6192.8125.12
Price / Book3.702.396.574.74
Net Income$468.36M$15.01M$1.14B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.79%-1.66%0.78%1.45%
1 Month Performance8.00%1.55%1.89%1.58%
1 Year PerformanceN/A21.19%19.90%28.44%

Virtu Financial Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VIRT
Virtu Financial
3.358 of 5 stars
$52.46
0.0%
$48.67
-7.2%
N/A$8.14B$3.63B8.691,027
VICI
VICI Properties
4.224 of 5 stars
$28.13
+0.8%
$33.38
+18.7%
-9.4%$29.96B$4.01B9.6020
TPL
Texas Pacific Land
4.0813 of 5 stars
$381.98
-0.8%
$639.00
+67.3%
-5.2%$26.49B$798.19M52.62100
NMR
Nomura
2.0531 of 5 stars
$8.02
+0.3%
N/A+36.3%$23.49B$31.61B10.0127,242
FUTU
Futu
4.9614 of 5 stars
$133.00
-1.2%
$209.17
+57.3%
-19.7%$18.73B$2.94B13.003,540

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