Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$122.45
-2.11 (-1.69%)
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5d:
-3.85%
30d:
-0.37%
90d:
-27.17%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (78%)
Quality Score
43/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$119.80 â $130.51
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
6.1x
FAIR
vs 5.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$133.75
+9.2% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$118.90 / $144.28
Trend: Strong Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: VRTS is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.6% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$104.06
Based on -2.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$64.61
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 $122.45, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $119.80 to $130.51. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 6.1) is in line with its historical norms (5.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $118.90. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $118.90. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$119.80 -
$130.51
Company Quality Score
43/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.1%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$119.80 -
$130.51
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$118.90
Resistance Level
$144.28
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 13, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (44/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($133.75)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.6% growth with -8.7% revenue growth
- WARNING: Composite score 43/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
6.09
Wall Street Target
$133.75
(+9.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-8.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-29.9%
Profit Margin
13.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.6% premium
PE vs Historical
6.1 vs 5.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$124.41
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$126.40
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$128.42
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 6â6)
PE COMPRESSION
$122.27
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: -8.3%)
$307.34
(+151%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 6.1, Growth: -8.3%)
$94.27
(-23%)
Bear:
(PE: 5.2, Growth: -8.3%)
$80.13
(-35%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (8x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (6x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 7.73 | Current EPS (TTM): $16.12
Bull Case
$170.85
(+40%)
Analyst growth 24.7%, PE expands to 8.5
Base Case
$155.32
(+27%)
Market implied 24.7%, PE stable at 7.7
Bear Case
$84.70
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 6.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Last Tracked
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) experienced a significant 8.8% rally in its stock price during the last trading session, as lower treasury yields and a strong equity market improved sentiment towards asset managers. The latest article suggests that this strength may not last, as the consensus EPS estimate for VRTS has remained unchanged over the past month and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Key Retail Themes:
Stock price rally
Improved sentiment towards asset managers
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