VRTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VRTS - Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
$167.09
-0.99 (-0.59%)
▼
5d:
-1.15%
30d:
+2.5%
90d:
+17.94%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: VRTS trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: VRTS trades at premium valuation expecting 5.6% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$179.21
Based on 4.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$111.28
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 5.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VRTS is currently trading at $167.09, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $163.40 to $168.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 6.8) compared to its historical average (5.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $163.73. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 54/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $148.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $163.73. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 54/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $148.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$163.40 -
$168.86
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
61.9%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (54/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 11.9% above Wall St target ($148.00)
- NEUTRAL: Trading at premium valuation - market expects 5.6% growth which is achievable
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (54/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$163.40 -
$168.86
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$163.73
Resistance Level
$171.07
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
6.84
Wall Street Target
$148.00
(-11.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-4.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
9.2%
Profit Margin
14.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.6% premium
PE vs Historical
6.8 vs 5.8
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$177.49
(+6%)
2-Year Target
$187.43
(+12%)
3-Year Target
$197.93
(+18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 7→6)
PE COMPRESSION
$167.75
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 5.4%)
$576.55
(+243%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 6.8, Growth: 5.4%)
$196.60
(+17%)
Bear:
(PE: 5.8, Growth: 5.4%)
$166.62
(-1%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (10x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (7x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 9.52 | Current EPS (TTM): $17.51
Bull Case
$257.13
(+54%)
Analyst growth 40.3%, PE expands to 10.5
Base Case
$233.75
(+40%)
Market implied 40.3%, PE stable at 9.5
Bear Case
$113.32
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last updated: August 23, 2026 8:25 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
2
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
INSIDERS BUYING
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