VIRT
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Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) closed at $48.12 as of 2026-05-01, trading 79.3% above its 200-week moving average of $26.84. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 81.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 71, VIRT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 528 weeks of data, VIRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 41 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VIRT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.7%.
With a market cap of $10.4 billion, VIRT is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 56.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 10.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VIRT would have grown to $332, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. VIRT has returned 12.5% annualized vs 15.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -10.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VIRT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VIRT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying VIRT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.2% after 12 months (median -12.0%), compared to +16.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 40% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +54.4% vs +45.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VIRT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VIRT has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +4.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Dec 2017 | 88 | 33.5% | -22.4% | +244.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 4 | 7.0% | +32.4% | +245.9% |
| Sep 2019 | Feb 2020 | 23 | 19.1% | +47.3% | +222.7% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 7.5% | -21.5% | +145.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Apr 2024 | 86 | 25.8% | -12.2% | +145.9% |
| Average | 41 | — | +4.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VIRT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) is currently 79.3% above its 200-week moving average of $26.84. It would need to fall to $26.84 to cross below the line.
What is VIRT's 200-week moving average price?
Virtu Financial, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $26.84 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VIRT drops below its 200-week moving average?
VIRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 41 weeks on average.
Is VIRT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VIRT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 71 (overbought). Return on equity is 56.9%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VIRT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.2 years, $100 invested in VIRT would have grown to $332, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. That's 12.5% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. VIRT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VIRT pay a dividend?
Yes. Virtu Financial, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 200.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01