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VRTS Stock Forecast: Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$169
−0.69% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $145 — -14.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$1.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
46 / 100
Median analyst target
$145
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.3%
1M
+6.7%
YTD
+8.4%
1Y
−9.5%
From 52W high
−11.0%
From 52W low
+39.0%
$122
$190
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VRTS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
46 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
84
Volatility
84
Quality
77
Issuance
58
Momentum
52
Size
44
Revisions
35
Growth
32
Accruals
14

Value (84): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Accruals (14): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VRTS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VRTS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$120$140$160$180$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VRTSHigh $172Median $145Low $130

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold2 Sell
Low $130Median $145High $172

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −14.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$141 → $135
20 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$136 → $147
20 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
14 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$125 → $141
26 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight$112 → $119
26 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
19 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
4 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
4 May 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
4 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
17 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
1 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
4 Feb 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
3 Feb 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
15 Jan 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—
14 Jan 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
23 Dec 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
17 Dec 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainsUnderweight—
12 Dec 2025BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VRTS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

VRTS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−8.2%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.6×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.7×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.4%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
6.9%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
48.8%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.8%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
14.5%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.0%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.7%

Higher than 85% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

VRTS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAsset Management
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VRTSVirtus Investment Partners, Inc.$1.1B
46
ASSTStrive, Inc. (United States)$1.0B
20
MSDLMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund$1.3B
67
RPCRidgepost Capital, Inc.$949.4M
47
PAXPatria Investments Ltd.$1.9B
50
TIPTTiptree, Inc.$672.2M
70
ALTIAlTi Global, Inc.$625.3M
68

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VRTS news & analysis

Virtus Investment Partners Reports Preliminary July 31, 2026 Assets Under Management

Business Wire · 12 Aug 2026neutral

Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management of $148.9 billion and total client assets of $150.6 billion as of July 31, 2026. The AUM change from the prior month reflected market performance and net outflows across several account types, partially offset by positive net flows in exchange-traded funds.

Why it matters — Assets under management are a key driver of Virtus's revenue, so monthly AUM reports provide a timely snapshot of business trends including flows and market impact.

3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks Wall Street Forgot to Mention for August

24/7 Wall Street · 6 Aug 2026neutral

An article notes that income investors typically focus on the same REITs and MLPs, while three finance-sector stocks offering materially higher yields remain overlooked by Wall Street. It highlights these as potential options for August.

Why it matters — A VRTS watcher would care because the piece draws attention to undervalued, high-yield finance-sector names that could shift investor focus within the broader financial landscape.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Virtus Investment Partners held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call has been published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides VRTS investors with detailed management commentary on the company's second-quarter financial results and strategic outlook.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Virtus (VRTS) Q2 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports on Virtus Investment Partners' Q2 2026 earnings, noting that key business metrics are being compared against Wall Street estimates and prior-year figures.

Why it matters — VRTS watchers would care because the analysis of key metrics beyond revenue and earnings provides a more detailed view of the company's quarterly performance.

Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026negative

Virtus Investment Partners reported Q2 earnings of $5.54 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.09 per share and down from $6.25 per share a year ago.

Why it matters — The earnings miss and year-over-year decline signal that VRTS's recent quarterly performance came in below analyst expectations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VRTS stock

What is the VRTS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $145, with estimates ranging from $130 to $172. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VRTS stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VRTS?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. ranks 46 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (84 of 100).

Will VRTS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -14.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 46 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VRTS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VRTS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $130 to $172 over the next 12 months.

How has VRTS stock performed over the past year?

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. returned -9.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. do?

Virtus Investment Partners Inc. is a comprehensive asset management firm that operates through a multi-manager business model.

What is the latest news on VRTS?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Aug 2026): "Virtus Investment Partners Reports Preliminary July 31, 2026 Assets Under Management". Virtus Investment Partners reported preliminary assets under management of $148.9 billion and total client assets of $150.6 billion as of July 31, 2026. The AUM change from the prior month reflected market performance and net outflows across several account types, partially offset by positive net flows in exchange-traded funds.

Company

About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

Virtus Investment Partners Inc. is a comprehensive asset management firm that operates through a multi-manager business model. Its primary purpose is to provide investment management and related services to retail and institutional clients. This structure allows Virtus to offer a diverse array of investment products, including mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional mandates, capitalizing on the expertise of its affiliated managers. These investment products span multiple asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, and alternatives, catering to a wide client base seeking tailored financial solutions. Based in the financial hub of Hartford, Connecticut, Virtus Investment Partners has established itself as a prominent entity within the investment management industry. The company's significant market role is reflected in its ability to adapt to evolving economic trends and investment strategies. By leveraging its wide-ranging portfolio and strategic partnerships, Virtus Investment Partners continues to play a pivotal role in shaping investment landscapes for its clients and partners alike, promoting growth and stability across various market cycles.

CEO Mr. George Robert Aylward Jr., CPA · 801 employees · United States · https://corporate.virtus.com