VRTS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VRTS - Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
$157.18
-3.03 (-1.89%)
▼
5d:
+1.54%
30d:
+11.54%
90d:
+14.35%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 24, 2026
9d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: VRTS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: VRTS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$176.95
Based on 3.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$109.87
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 $157.18, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $140.22 to $152.94. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 6.1) is in line with its historical norms (5.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VRTS is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $151.09. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: VRTS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $137.50. 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 downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $151.09. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: VRTS has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $137.50. 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
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$140.22 -
$152.94
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 12.5% above Wall St target ($137.50)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.5% growth with -8.4% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$140.22 -
$152.94
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$138.64
Resistance Level
$151.09
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
6.13
Wall Street Target
$137.50
(-12.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-8.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-74.1%
Profit Margin
14.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.5% premium
PE vs Historical
6.1 vs 5.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$161.11
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$165.14
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$169.27
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 6→6)
PE COMPRESSION
$157.38
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 3.8%)
$624.11
(+297%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 6.1, Growth: 3.8%)
$175.67
(+12%)
Bear:
(PE: 5.2, Growth: 3.8%)
$149.32
(-5%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (9x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (6x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 9.44 | Current EPS (TTM): $16.97
Bull Case
$266.26
(+69%)
Analyst growth 51.1%, PE expands to 10.4
Base Case
$242.06
(+54%)
Market implied 51.1%, PE stable at 9.4
Bear Case
$108.94
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.0
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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