VRTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VRTS - Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
$166.05
6.69 (4.20%)
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5d:
-0.92%
30d:
+9.5%
90d:
+22.09%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 30, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: VRTS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 3.5% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: VRTS shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 3.5% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$188.76
Based on 5.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$117.21
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 5.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VRTS is currently trading at $166.04, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $149.71 to $167.52. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 6.4) compared to its historical average (5.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $147.86, while resistance sits at $173.35. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $147.86, while resistance sits at $173.35. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Historical Trading Range
$149.71 -
$167.52
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
66.2%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.2%)
- BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($147.50)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.5% growth with -8.4% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$149.71 -
$167.52
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$147.86
Resistance Level
$173.35
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
6.38
Wall Street Target
$147.50
(-7.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-8.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-74.1%
Profit Margin
14.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.5% premium
PE vs Historical
6.4 vs 5.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$164.93
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$170.70
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$176.67
(+11%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 6→6)
PE COMPRESSION
$157.93
(-1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.7, Growth: 7.6%)
$644.94
(+305%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 6.4, Growth: 7.6%)
$198.38
(+25%)
Bear:
(PE: 5.4, Growth: 7.6%)
$168.63
(+6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (10x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (6x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 9.89 | Current EPS (TTM): $16.53
Bull Case
$271.90
(+71%)
Analyst growth 51.2%, PE expands to 10.9
Base Case
$247.18
(+55%)
Market implied 51.2%, PE stable at 9.9
Bear Case
$111.18
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
2
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
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