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Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) is a leading global provider of financial technology and liquidity solutions. This dedicated news hub aggregates official announcements, market analyses, and operational updates related to Virtu's market making services across equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
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Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income of $293.0 million and normalized adjusted net income of $244.2 million. The company achieved total revenues of $999.6 million, marking a 44.2% increase year-over-year, while trading income grew 53.1% to $652.8 million.
Key highlights include adjusted EBITDA of $369.4 million, representing a 69.8% increase from Q2 2024, and diluted EPS of $1.65. The company continued its shareholder returns through $66.3 million in share buybacks and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share. The Market Making segment showed particularly strong performance, with trading income of $647.3 million.
Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) announced a significant leadership transition as CEO Douglas Cifu will retire, with Chief Technology Officer Aaron Simons appointed as the new CEO and Board member. Cifu, who co-founded Virtu, led the company through several milestone achievements including its 2015 IPO and strategic acquisitions of Madison Tyler, KCG, and ITG.
Simons, who joined Virtu in 2008, brings extensive experience in trading and technology, having overseen all technology infrastructure and post-merger integrations as CTO. The transition represents an internal succession plan, with both Chairman Emeritus Vincent Viola and Chairman Michael Viola expressing confidence in Simons' leadership capabilities to drive Virtu's future growth.
Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT), a global multi-asset financial services provider, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings announcement for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, before US markets open. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 AM EDT to discuss the financial results.
The event will be accessible to the public through a live webcast on Virtu's Investor Relations website at ir.virtu.com/events-presentations, where it will also be archived for future reference.
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has announced its decision to transfer its Class A Common Stock listing from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The transition is scheduled to take place with the final day of Nasdaq trading on June 16, 2025, followed by the NYSE listing beginning on June 17, 2025.
CEO Douglas A. Cifu expressed enthusiasm about joining the world's largest stock exchange, emphasizing the company's commitment to transparency, excellence, and long-term shareholder value creation. NYSE Group President Lynn Martin welcomed Virtu, highlighting their important role as a liquidity provider in U.S. capital markets.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with significant year-over-year growth. Total revenues increased 30.3% to $837.9 million, while net income reached $189.6 million. Trading income rose 44.6% to $590.0 million.
Key metrics include:
- Basic and diluted EPS of $1.09 and $1.08, respectively
- Adjusted Net Trading Income up 35.5% to $497.1 million
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 57.7% to $319.9 million
- Normalized Adjusted EPS of $1.30
The company continued its share buyback program, repurchasing $48.1 million worth of shares in Q1. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable June 16, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, Virtu maintained $771.0 million in cash and equivalents, with total long-term debt of $1,768.3 million.
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings announcement for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, before the US market opens. The company, which specializes in providing global, multi-asset financial services and liquidity solutions, will host a conference call at 8:00 AM EDT to discuss the financial results.
The earnings call will be accessible to the public through a live webcast, which will be available and archived on the Investor Relations section of Virtu's website at ir.virtu.com/events-presentations.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has announced the public launch of Virtu Technology Solutions (VTS), a comprehensive product suite that repackages Virtu Execution Services' (VES) capabilities for sell-side broker-dealers globally.
The new VTS offering provides access to the same technology and infrastructure that powers Virtu's own broker-dealer operations, featuring:
- Connectivity to over 60 global markets
- Operations across 235+ venues
- Management of 10,000+ broker FIX connections
- Certifications with major OMS/EMS platforms
The solution includes modular, scalable tools designed for front-to-back-office needs, combining Virtu's Workflow Solutions, Analytics, and Broker-Dealer offerings in a turn-key package. This initiative expands VES's existing execution and workflow solutions previously available to buy-side and sell-side clients.
Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has announced its selection of InvestorLink's risk management platform specifically designed for small and micro-cap securities. This integration aims to enhance Virtu's ability to manage unique challenges in these market segments, including heightened volatility, lower liquidity, and market anomalies.
The platform provides real-time analytics and customizable monitoring tools, enabling financial institutions to detect irregularities, manage exposures proactively, and maintain regulatory compliance. Stephen Kay, Global Head of Broker-Dealer Sales at Virtu, emphasized the importance of market integrity, noting that Virtu has petitioned the SEC for better retail investor protection in this market segment.
The collaboration with InvestorLink strengthens Virtu's risk management capabilities and reinforces its market leadership position across segments.
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has announced its fifth annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to advancing data science and technology education. The conference, scheduled for February 26, March 5, and March 12, 2025, will focus on AI-related topics including core statistical concepts, practical applications, and ethical considerations.
The event, open to professionals of all experience levels, aims to provide a platform for learning and networking within the data science community. Global Head of Analytics Client Services Erin Stanton and CEO Doug Cifu emphasized the importance of supporting women in technology fields and creating opportunities for professional development in AI.
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