Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced preliminary results of its tender offer to buy up to 10% of outstanding shares, which expired December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.

Approximately 15,013,106 shares were tendered based on preliminary information, so the Tender Offer is oversubscribed and accepted purchases will be prorated. The purchase price for accepted shares is 98% of NAV, equal to $6.9874 per share (NAV as of close on December 3, 2025). The Fund expects to announce final results on or about December 8, 2025.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced monthly distributions of $0.05 per share with ex-dates on Nov 13, 2025, Dec 11, 2025, Jan 12, 2026, and Feb 12, 2026, and payable dates through Feb 26, 2026.

The Fund estimates the November distribution sources as 18.0% net investment income, 26.0% short-term gains, and 56.0% long-term gains, with fiscal year-to-date sources totaling $0.600 per share and 0.0% return of capital. Performance on NAV through Oct 31, 2025: 5-year annualized return 8.35%, annualized current distribution rate 8.49%, and fiscal YTD cumulative total return 10.41%.

The notice clarifies these source figures are estimates and not tax-reporting values; Form 1099-DIV will report final tax classifications.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) commenced a cash tender offer starting November 3, 2025 and expiring at 5:00 p.m. ET on December 3, 2025 (the Expiration Date), which will also be the pricing date unless extended.

The Fund intends to acquire up to 10% of its outstanding shares for cash at a price equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value (net of Tender Offer expenses) as of the close of trading on the Expiration Date. If more than 10% of shares are tendered, purchases will be made on a pro rata basis. The Tender Offer is made on the terms and conditions in the Fund's Tender Offer statement and Letter of Transmittal filed with the SEC.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced a $0.05 monthly distribution with ex‑date/record date October 14, 2025 and payable October 30, 2025. The Fund estimates the October 2025 distribution sources as: Net Investment Income $0.000 (0%), Net Realized Short‑Term Gains $0.002 (4%), Net Realized Long‑Term Gains $0.025 (50%), and Return of Capital $0.023 (46%), totaling $0.05. Fiscal year‑to‑date distributions total $0.550 per share with 58.4% long‑term gains and 9.1% return of capital (fiscal year began December 1, 2024).

Performance on NAV as of September 30, 2025: 5‑year average annual total return 8.45%, annualized current distribution rate 8.38%, fiscal YTD cumulative total return 10.96%, and fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate 6.98%. The Fund warns distributions are estimates and may include return of capital for tax purposes; final tax treatment will be reported on Form 1099‑DIV.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) announced it met the conditions to trigger a second conditional tender offer to repurchase up to 10% of outstanding shares. The offer was triggered because the Fund's Average Trading Discount exceeded 10% during the measurement period (April 1, 2025–September 26, 2025), with an average discount of 11.41%. The Tender Offer is expected to commence on or about November 3, 2025 and expire on or about December 3, 2025 (unless extended). The Fund will offer cash to repurchase shares at 98% of net asset value (net of offer expenses) as of the close of trading on the expiration date. Further details and offering materials will be distributed to shareholders at a later date.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) has declared its monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on September 29, 2025. The distribution sources include 26% from net investment income, 54% from net realized long-term capital gains, and 20% from return of capital.

The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return on NAV of 7.53% for the 5-year period, with an annualized current distribution rate of 8.53%. The fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV stands at 8.10%, while the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate is 6.40%.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) has declared monthly distributions of $0.05 per share for September, October, and November 2025. The fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, with distributions payable on September 29, October 30, and November 26, 2025.

For the current distribution, 45.8% comes from short-term capital gains and 54.2% from long-term capital gains. The fund's fiscal year-to-date distribution includes 3.3% from net investment income, 58.1% from capital gains, and 38.6% from return of capital. The fund reports a 5-year average annual total return on NAV of 7.35% and an annualized current distribution rate of 8.63%.

Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) has disclosed its monthly distribution details and sources for July 2025. The fund will distribute $0.05 per share, payable on July 30, 2025. The distribution comprises 37.5% from net realized short-term capital gains and 62.5% from net realized long-term capital gains.

The fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return on NAV of 8.55% for the 5-year period, with a fiscal YTD cumulative total return of 6.26%. The annualized current distribution rate stands at 8.55%, while the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate is 4.99%.

Virtus Total Return Fund (NYSE: ZTR) has announced its monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on June 27, 2025. The Fund operates under a Managed Distribution Plan, with the current distribution sourced primarily from net realized long-term capital gains (86.6%) and return of capital (13.4%).

The Fund's performance metrics show an average annual total return on NAV of 8.21% for the 5-year period, with an annualized current distribution rate of 8.61%. The fiscal YTD cumulative total return on NAV stands at 4.66%, while the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution rate is 4.30%.