Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) posts lower Q1 2026 EPS amid AUM decline and $8.4B net outflows
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Virtus Investment Partners reported weaker first-quarter 2026 results, with U.S. GAAP diluted EPS dropping to $1.05 from $4.05 a year earlier and adjusted diluted EPS at $5.38 versus $6.38. Revenue was $199.5 million, down 8% year over year and 4% sequentially, as average assets under management declined.
Ending assets under management were $149.0 billion at March 31, 2026, down from $159.5 billion in the prior quarter, reflecting market performance and broad net outflows, partly offset by positive ETF and global fund flows and assets added from Keystone National Group. Net flows were ($8.4) billion, slightly worse than ($8.1) billion in the prior quarter.
Virtus completed a majority investment in Keystone for $200 million, contributing to a decline in cash and equivalents to $136.6 million from $386.5 million. Gross debt rose to $448.0 million and net debt to $311.4 million, or 1.1x EBITDA. The company repurchased 73,463 shares for $10.0 million and paid dividends totaling $17.9 million, or $2.40 per share.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- Sharp profit decline: GAAP diluted EPS fell to $1.05 from $4.05 a year earlier, and adjusted diluted EPS declined to $5.38 from $6.38, reflecting lower fees, higher expenses, and a higher GAAP tax rate.
- Weaker AUM and flows: Assets under management dropped to $149.0B from $167.5B a year earlier, while quarterly net flows were ($8.4B), significantly worse than ($3.0B) in the prior-year quarter.
Insights
Quarter shows earnings pressure, elevated outflows, and higher leverage.
Virtus Investment Partners saw Q1 2026 revenue fall to $199.5M, down 8% year over year, with GAAP diluted EPS plunging to $1.05. Adjusted diluted EPS of $5.38 was also lower than both the prior year and prior quarter as margins compressed.
Assets under management decreased to $149.0B from $159.5B at 12/31/2025, driven by market performance and net outflows across institutional and retail separate accounts, partly offset by ETF and global fund inflows and the addition of Keystone assets. Net flows were ($8.4B), worse than a year ago and slightly below the prior quarter.
Balance sheet leverage increased following the $200M majority investment in Keystone: cash fell to $136.6M, gross debt rose to $448.0M, and net debt reached $311.4M (1.1x EBITDA). The company still returned capital through $10.0M of buybacks and $17.9M in dividends during the quarter. Subsequent filings may provide more detail on Keystone’s contribution and flow trends.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Revenue: $199.5M
GAAP diluted EPS: $1.05
Adjusted diluted EPS: $5.38
+5 more
8 metrics
Revenue
$199.5M
Three months ended March 31, 2026; down 8% year over year
GAAP diluted EPS
$1.05
Q1 2026; down from $4.05 in Q1 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS
$5.38
Q1 2026; down from $6.38 in Q1 2025 and $7.16 in Q4 2025
Assets under management
$149.0B
Ending AUM at March 31, 2026; down from $159.5B prior quarter
Net flows
($8.4B)
Three months ended March 31, 2026; vs ($8.1B) prior quarter
Keystone acquisition price
$200M
Majority investment in Keystone completed March 1, 2026
Gross debt
$448.0M
As of March 31, 2026; includes $50M drawn on credit facility
Dividend per share
$2.40
Cash dividends declared per common share in Q1 2026
Key Terms
Non-GAAP financial measures, Assets under management, Net flows, Restructuring expense, +2 more
6 terms
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"The company presents U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings information in this release."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Assets under management financial
"Ending total assets under management $149.0 billion at March 31, 2026"
Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
Net flows financial
"Net flows of ($8.4) billion compared with ($8.1) billion in the prior quarter"
Net flows measure the amount of money entering minus the amount leaving an investment fund, exchange-traded product, or asset class over a given period. Think of it like water added to or removed from a tank: sustained additions suggest rising demand and can lift prices or signal investor confidence, while steady withdrawals can reduce liquidity and put downward pressure on value. Investors watch net flows to gauge sentiment, fund popularity, and potential short-term market impact.
Restructuring expense financial
"Restructuring expense 2,871 — N/M"
Restructuring expense are one-time costs a company incurs when it reorganizes its operations, such as layoffs, closing facilities, contract termination fees, or moving equipment—think of it like paying to remodel a house to change its layout. Investors care because these charges reduce reported profits in the short term but can signal efforts to cut future costs or, conversely, deeper business problems if they happen repeatedly.
Contingent consideration financial
"Change in fair value of contingent consideration 409 — N/M"
Contingent consideration is an additional payment agreed when one company buys another that will be paid later only if specific future targets are met, such as revenue, profit, or regulatory milestones. It matters to investors because it shifts risk between buyer and seller and affects the acquiring company's future cash flow and reported value — like promising a bonus after results are proven.
Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) financial
"mutual funds and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) that are consolidated"
Collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) are investment vehicles that pool many corporate loans and divide the resulting cash flows into different slices that are sold to investors. They matter to investors because each slice offers a different mix of risk and return—some provide steadier, lower yields while others aim for higher income with greater default risk—so changes in borrower health, interest rates, or credit markets can materially affect returns.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $199.5M
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
$199.5M
-8% YoY
GAAP diluted EPS
$1.05
-74% YoY
Adjusted diluted EPS
$5.38
-16% YoY
Assets under management
$149.0B
-11% YoY
Net flows
($8.4B)
vs ($3.0B) prior-year quarter
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FORM 8-K
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 1, 2026, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this report, including the exhibits hereto, (i) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and (ii) shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings (unless the Company specifically states that the information or exhibits in this particular report are incorporated by reference).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press release of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., dated May 1, 2026.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
| Dated: | May 1, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael A. Angerthal | |||||||||||
| Name: | Michael A. Angerthal | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||
 | News Release | ||||
Virtus Investment Partners Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2026
▪Earnings Per Share - Diluted of $1.05; Earnings Per Share - Diluted, as Adjusted, of $5.38
▪Total Sales of $5.8B; Net Flows of ($8.4B); Assets Under Management of $149.0B
Hartford, CT, May 1, 2026 - Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data or as noted)
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | Change | 12/31/2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 199.5 | $ | 217.9 | (8 | %) | $ | 208.0 | (4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | $ | 184.1 | $ | 181.3 | 2 | % | $ | 168.2 | 9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 15.4 | $ | 36.6 | (58 | %) | $ | 39.8 | (61 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 7.7 | % | 16.8 | % | 19.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | $ | 7.1 | $ | 28.6 | (75 | %) | $ | 35.5 | (80 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share - diluted | $ | 1.05 | $ | 4.05 | (74 | %) | $ | 5.17 | (80 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 6.806 | 7.073 | (4 | %) | 6.857 | (1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues, as adjusted | $ | 182.3 | $ | 197.6 | (8 | %) | $ | 188.9 | (3 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses, as adjusted | $ | 138.5 | $ | 143.0 | (3 | %) | $ | 127.8 | 8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss), as adjusted | $ | 43.8 | $ | 54.6 | (20 | %) | $ | 61.1 | (28 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin, as adjusted | 24.0 | % | 27.6 | % | 32.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted | $ | 36.6 | $ | 45.1 | (19 | %) | $ | 49.1 | (25 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted | $ | 5.38 | $ | 6.38 | (16 | %) | $ | 7.16 | (25 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) See the information beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures and other important disclosures. On April 17, 2026 the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K announcing a revision to its definition of certain non-GAAP financial measures to include tax benefits realized on amortization of goodwill and intangible assets. Prior periods have been recast to reflect the revisions.
Earnings Summary
The company presents U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings information in this release. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented reflect the company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services to individuals and institutions and uses these measures to evaluate financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Non-GAAP information and reconciliations to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures can be found beginning on page 10 of this earnings release.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | One Financial Plaza | Hartford, CT 06103 | virtus.com
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 2.
Assets Under Management and Asset Flows
(in billions)
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | Change | 12/31/2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending total assets under management | $ | 149.0 | $ | 167.5 | (11 | %) | $ | 159.5 | (7 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average total assets under management | $ | 158.2 | $ | 173.6 | (9 | %) | $ | 165.2 | (4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total sales | $ | 5.8 | $ | 6.2 | (7 | %) | $ | 5.3 | 8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | $ | (8.4) | $ | (3.0) | 183 | % | $ | (8.1) | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total assets under management of $149.0 billion at March 31, 2026 compared with $159.5 billion in the prior quarter due to market performance and net outflows in retail separate accounts, institutional, and U.S. retail funds, partially offset by positive net flows in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and global funds and the addition of assets from Keystone National Group (Keystone). In addition, the company provided services to $1.6 billion of other fee-earning assets that are not included in assets under management.
Total sales increased 8% to $5.8 billion from $5.3 billion in the prior quarter and included a 26% increase in sales of equity strategies. Institutional sales of $1.2 billion compared with $1.4 billion, with higher equity and multi-asset sales more than offset by lower fixed income and alternatives. Retail separate account sales of $1.4 billion increased from $1.2 billion due to higher intermediary sold sales. Open-end fund sales, including $0.6 billion of ETFs, increased 11% to $3.1 billion.
Net flows of ($8.4) billion compared with ($8.1) billion in the prior quarter and were driven by quality-oriented equity strategies, which are experiencing ongoing style headwinds. Institutional net flows of ($3.2) billion compared with ($3.0) billion and were primarily due to net outflows in global equity. Retail separate account net flows of ($3.9) billion compared with ($2.5) billion and included a large rebalancing of a lower-fee model-only mandate. Open-end fund net flows, which included $0.3 billion of positive ETF net flows, were ($1.3) billion primarily due to net outflows in equities and compared with ($2.5) billion in the prior quarter.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | One Financial Plaza | Hartford, CT 06103 | virtus.com
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 3.
GAAP Results
Operating income of $15.4 million, which includes one month of results from Keystone, decreased from $39.8 million in the prior quarter reflecting a 4% decline in revenues due to lower average assets under management and a 9% increase in operating expenses. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to increased employment expenses as a result of seasonal employment items.
Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. of $1.05 per diluted share included ($1.69) of realized and unrealized losses on investments, ($0.62) of acquisition and integration costs, ($0.32) of restructuring and severance, ($0.22) of discrete tax adjustments, and ($0.05) of fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, partially offset by $0.21 of fair value adjustments to minority interests. Net income per diluted share of $5.17 in the prior quarter included ($0.40) of CLO expenses, ($0.26) of realized and unrealized losses on investments, ($0.24) of acquisition and integration costs, and ($0.09) of fair value adjustments to contingent consideration, partially offset by $0.53 of fair value adjustments to minority interests and $0.16 of discrete tax adjustments.
The effective tax rate of 54% compared with 28% in the prior quarter, primarily reflecting higher income tax valuation allowances for net unrealized and realized losses as a percentage of pre-tax income compared to the prior quarter.
Non-GAAP Results
Revenues, as adjusted, of $182.3 million, which includes one month of results from Keystone, decreased 3% from $188.9 million in the prior quarter primarily due to lower average assets under management partially offset by a higher average fee rate.
Employment expenses, as adjusted, of $106.2 million increased from $95.8 million in the prior quarter due to $11.4 million of seasonal expenses, primarily payroll taxes and benefits related to the timing of annual incentive payments. Other operating expenses, as adjusted, of $30.6 million compared with $30.2 million in the prior quarter. Employment and other operating expenses each included one month of Keystone results.
Operating income, as adjusted, of $43.8 million and the related margin of 24.0% decreased from $61.1 million and 32.4%, respectively, due to the seasonal employment expenses and lower investment management fees.
Net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, per diluted share of $5.38 compared with $7.16 in the prior quarter primarily reflecting $1.26 per share of seasonal expenses and lower investment management fees.
The effective tax rate, as adjusted, of 14% decreased from 18% in the prior quarter due to the impact of the amortization tax benefit on lower pre-tax income.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | One Financial Plaza | Hartford, CT 06103 | virtus.com
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 4.
Select Balance Sheet Items and Metrics (Unaudited)
(in millions)
| As of | As of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select Balance Sheet Items | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | Change | 12/31/2025 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 136.6 | $ | 135.4 | 1 | % | $ | 386.5 | (65 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross debt (1) | $ | 448.0 | $ | 235.4 | 90 | % | $ | 399.0 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration (2) | $ | 126.3 | $ | 40.4 | 213 | % | $ | 39.1 | 223 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Manager noncontrolling interests liability (3) | $ | 151.5 | $ | 19.2 | N/M | $ | 14.9 | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests (4) | $ | 130.8 | $ | 59.0 | 122 | % | $ | 26.8 | 388 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity excluding noncontrolling interests | $ | 917.4 | $ | 893.7 | 3 | % | $ | 934.1 | (2 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Metrics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Working capital (5) | $ | 54.0 | $ | 137.2 | (61 | %) | $ | 254.0 | (79 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net debt (cash) (6) | $ | 311.4 | $ | 100.0 | 211 | % | $ | 12.5 | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||
N/M - Not Meaningful
(1)Excludes deferred financing costs of $8.7 million, $3.7 million, and $9.0 million, as of March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2025, respectively
(2)Includes time-based payments as well as fair value estimates of revenue-based earnout and participation payments
(3)Represents minority interests in investment managers held by its employees
(4)Represents minority interests in investment managers subject to equity purchase arrangements. Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment products of $62.2 million, $61.6 million, and $76.2 million as of March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2025, respectively
(5)Defined as cash and cash equivalents plus accounts receivable, net, and deferred compensation related investments less accrued compensation and benefits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, dividends payable, as well as investment manager minority interests distributions, debt principal payments and contingent consideration obligations due within 12 months
(6)Defined as gross debt less cash and cash equivalents in accordance with the company's credit agreement
On March 1, 2026, the company completed its majority investment in Keystone, an investment manager specializing in asset-centric private credit, for $200 million.
Cash and equivalents at March 31, 2026 of $136.6 million declined from $386.5 million at December 31, 2025 primarily due to the closing payment for Keystone, seasonal employment expenses, and return of capital to shareholders. Working capital at March 31, 2026 was $54.0 million.
During the quarter, the company repurchased 73,463 shares for $10.0 million and paid its quarterly dividend which totaled $17.9 million.
Gross debt at March 31, 2026 was $448.0 million, which included $50 million drawn on the company's credit facility. Net debt was $311.4 million, or 1.1x EBITDA.
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | One Financial Plaza | Hartford, CT 06103 | virtus.com
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 5.
Conference Call and Investor Presentation
Management will host an investor conference call and webcast on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss these financial results and related matters. The presentation that will accompany the conference call is available in the Investor Relations section of virtus.com. A replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section for at least one year. We routinely post important information for investors on the Investor Relations section of our website and may use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts. We may also use social media channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or social media channels are not incorporated by reference into, and are not a part of, this document.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment products and services from our investment managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
| Investor Relations Contact | Media Relations Contact | ||||
Sean Rourke (860) 263-4709 sean.rourke@virtus.com | Laura Parsons (860) 503-1382 laura.parsons@virtus.com | ||||
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | One Financial Plaza | Hartford, CT 06103 | virtus.com
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. 6.
U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
N/M - Not Meaningful
| Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | Change | 12/31/2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment management fees | $ | 169,133 | $ | 186,091 | (9 | %) | $ | 175,710 | (4 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution and service fees | 11,633 | 12,753 | (9 | %) | 12,341 | (6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Administration and shareholder service fees | 17,311 | 18,007 | (4 | %) | 18,351 | (6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income and fees | 1,458 | 1,081 | 35 | % | 1,621 | (10 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 199,535 | 217,932 | (8 | %) | 208,023 | (4 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employment expenses | 105,213 | 109,093 | (4 | %) | 94,790 | 11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution and other asset-based expenses | 20,534 | 22,896 | (10 | %) | 22,142 | (7 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 36,203 | 33,059 | 10 | % | 32,307 | 12 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses of consolidated investment products | 2,015 | 1,000 | 102 | % | 3,506 | (43 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense | 2,871 | — | N/M | — | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 409 | — | N/M | 800 | (49 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 1,667 | 2,345 | (29 | %) | 1,719 | (3 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization expense | 15,175 | 12,944 | 17 | % | 12,944 | 17 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 184,087 | 181,337 | 2 | % | 168,208 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) | 15,448 | 36,595 | (58 | %) | 39,815 | (61 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net | 845 | (991) | N/M | 586 | 44 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Realized and unrealized gain (loss) of consolidated investment products, net | (14,344) | (7,649) | 88 | % | (337) | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 623 | 998 | (38 | %) | 802 | (22 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (12,876) | (7,642) | 68 | % | 1,051 | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (6,765) | (4,561) | 48 | % | (7,029) | (4 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income | 2,947 | 3,016 | (2 | %) | 5,033 | (41 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income of investments of consolidated investment products | 48,631 | 47,553 | 2 | % | 47,944 | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense of consolidated investment products | (34,082) | (34,559) | (1 | %) | (39,562) | (14 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest income (expense), net | 10,731 | 11,449 | (6 | %) | 6,386 | 68 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 13,303 | 40,402 | (67 | %) | 47,252 | (72 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 7,152 | 12,350 | (42 | %) | 13,400 | (47 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | 6,151 | 28,052 | (78 | %) | 33,852 | (82 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 974 | 595 | 64 | % | 1,598 | (39 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | $ | 7,125 | $ | 28,647 | (75 | %) | $ | 35,450 | (80 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic | $ | 1.07 | $ | 4.12 | (74 | %) | $ | 5.25 | (80 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted | $ | 1.05 | $ | 4.05 | (74 | %) | $ | 5.17 | (80 | %) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ | 2.40 | $ | 2.25 | 7 | % | $ | 2.40 | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic | 6,690 | 6,955 | (4 | %) | 6,752 | (1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 6,806 | 7,073 | (4 | %) | 6,857 | (1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets Under Management - Product and Asset Class
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2025 | 6/30/2025 | 9/30/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Product (period end): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open-End Funds (1) | $ | 53,608 | $ | 55,653 | $ | 55,724 | $ | 52,759 | $ | 50,231 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Closed-End Funds (2) | 10,273 | 10,481 | 10,867 | 10,635 | 12,794 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail Separate Accounts (3) | 46,920 | 47,445 | 46,798 | 43,091 | 37,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Accounts (4) | 56,662 | 57,131 | 55,936 | 53,008 | 48,660 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 167,463 | $ | 170,710 | $ | 169,325 | $ | 159,493 | $ | 149,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
By Product (average) (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open-End Funds (1) | $ | 56,104 | $ | 53,742 | $ | 55,889 | $ | 54,502 | $ | 53,168 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Closed-End Funds (2) | 10,288 | 10,183 | 10,598 | 10,828 | 11,632 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail Separate Accounts (3) | 49,321 | 46,637 | 47,363 | 46,287 | 42,736 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Accounts (4) | 57,877 | 56,397 | 56,426 | 53,603 | 50,670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 173,590 | $ | 166,959 | $ | 170,276 | $ | 165,220 | $ | 158,206 | |||||||||||||||||||
| By Asset Class (period end): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 93,624 | $ | 96,232 | $ | 92,066 | $ | 82,584 | $ | 70,079 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed Income | 37,930 | 38,594 | 39,750 | 39,879 | 39,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset (6) | 20,834 | 21,430 | 22,078 | 21,617 | 21,586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alternatives (7) | 15,075 | 14,454 | 15,431 | 15,413 | 18,009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 167,463 | $ | 170,710 | $ | 169,325 | $ | 159,493 | $ | 149,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Assets Under Management - Average Management Fees Earned (8)
(in basis points)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2025 | 6/30/2025 | 9/30/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Product: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open-End Funds (1) | 47.8 | 46.7 | 47.0 | 44.7 | 43.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closed-End Funds (2) | 58.5 | 58.6 | 58.5 | 58.4 | 72.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retail Separate Accounts (3) | 42.9 | 42.9 | 41.8 | 42.0 | 42.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Accounts (4)(9) | 31.8 | 31.8 | 31.6 | 31.5 | 32.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
All Products (9) | 41.7 | 41.3 | 41.2 | 40.6 | 41.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents U.S. retail funds, exchange-traded funds, and global funds
(2) Consists of traditional closed-end and tender offer funds
(3) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors
(4) Represents institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products
(5) Calculated according to revenue earning basis that includes average daily, weekly, monthly beginning balance, monthly ending balance, or quarter beginning and ending balance, as well as quarter beginning or ending spot balance
(6) Consists of multi-asset offerings not included in equity, fixed income, and alternatives
(7) Consists of listed real estate, managed futures, infrastructure, event-driven, private markets, and other strategies
(8) Represents investment management fees, as adjusted, divided by average assets. Investment management fees, as adjusted, exclude the impact of consolidated investment products and are net of revenue-related adjustments. Revenue-related adjustments are based on specific agreements and reflect the portion of investment management fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products
(9) Includes performance-related fees, in basis points, earned during the three months ended as follows:
| 3/31/2025 | 6/30/2025 | 9/30/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closed-end Funds | — | — | — | — | 7.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Accounts | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| All Products | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | — | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assets Under Management - Asset Flows by Product
(in millions)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/31/2025 | 6/30/2025 | 9/30/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 3/31/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open-End Funds (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 56,073 | $ | 53,608 | $ | 55,653 | $ | 55,724 | $ | 52,759 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inflows | 3,038 | 2,825 | 2,815 | 2,760 | 3,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outflows | (4,110) | (3,806) | (3,901) | (5,260) | (4,402) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | (1,072) | (981) | (1,086) | (2,500) | (1,346) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market performance | (1,250) | 3,211 | 1,335 | 82 | (1,185) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (2) | (143) | (185) | (178) | (547) | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 53,608 | $ | 55,653 | $ | 55,724 | $ | 52,759 | $ | 50,231 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Closed-End Funds (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 10,225 | $ | 10,273 | $ | 10,481 | $ | 10,867 | $ | 10,635 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inflows | 5 | 4 | 3 | — | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outflows (4) | (40) | (2) | (10) | (52) | (106) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | (35) | 2 | (7) | (52) | (58) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market performance | 257 | 378 | 581 | 52 | 563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (2) | (174) | (172) | (188) | (232) | 1,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 10,273 | $ | 10,481 | $ | 10,867 | $ | 10,635 | $ | 12,794 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Retail Separate Accounts (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 49,536 | $ | 46,920 | $ | 47,445 | $ | 46,798 | $ | 43,091 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inflows | 1,742 | 1,468 | 1,449 | 1,205 | 1,439 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outflows | (2,410) | (2,264) | (2,666) | (3,724) | (5,307) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | (668) | (796) | (1,217) | (2,519) | (3,868) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market performance | (1,947) | 1,322 | 579 | (1,187) | (1,882) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (2) | (1) | (1) | (9) | (1) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 46,920 | $ | 47,445 | $ | 46,798 | $ | 43,091 | $ | 37,341 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Institutional Accounts (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 59,167 | $ | 56,662 | $ | 57,131 | $ | 55,936 | $ | 53,008 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inflows | 1,455 | 1,283 | 2,006 | 1,381 | 1,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outflows | (2,659) | (3,455) | (3,548) | (4,408) | (4,392) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | (1,204) | (2,172) | (1,542) | (3,027) | (3,154) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market performance | (1,170) | 2,844 | 498 | 274 | (1,377) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (2) | (131) | (203) | (151) | (175) | 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 56,662 | $ | 57,131 | $ | 55,936 | $ | 53,008 | $ | 48,660 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 175,001 | $ | 167,463 | $ | 170,710 | $ | 169,325 | $ | 159,493 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inflows | 6,240 | 5,580 | 6,273 | 5,346 | 5,781 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outflows | (9,219) | (9,527) | (10,125) | (13,444) | (14,207) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net flows | (2,979) | (3,947) | (3,852) | (8,098) | (8,426) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market performance | (4,110) | 7,755 | 2,993 | (779) | (3,881) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (2) | (449) | (561) | (526) | (955) | 1,840 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 167,463 | $ | 170,710 | $ | 169,325 | $ | 159,493 | $ | 149,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents U.S. retail funds, exchange-traded funds, and global funds
(2) Represents open-end and closed-end fund distributions net of reinvestments, the impact of non-sales related activities such as asset acquisitions/(dispositions), seed capital investments/(withdrawals), current income or capital returned by structured products, and the use of leverage
(3) Consists of traditional closed-end and tender offer funds
(4) Primarily represents fund shares repurchased due to tender offers
(5) Includes investment models provided to managed account sponsors
(6) Represents institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products
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Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations
(in thousands except per share data)
The non-GAAP financial measures included in this release differ from financial measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a result of the reclassification of certain income statement items, as well as the exclusion of certain expenses and other items that are not reflective of the earnings generated from providing investment management and related services. Management uses these measures to evaluate the company’s financial performance and operational decision-making. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when presented together with directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures, are useful to investors and other interested parties to provide additional insight, promote transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management. Please see the Notes to Reconciliations on page 13 for additional information on how these measures reflect the company’s operating results. Non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations and should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. Also, the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release may not be comparable to the similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following are reconciliations and related notes of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure to each non-GAAP measure:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues, GAAP | $ | 199,535 | $ | 217,932 | $ | 208,023 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products revenues (1) | 3,287 | 2,575 | 3,015 | ||||||||||||||
| Investment management fees (2) | (8,898) | (10,140) | (9,798) | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and service fees (2) | (11,636) | (12,756) | (12,344) | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues, as adjusted | $ | 182,288 | $ | 197,611 | $ | 188,896 | |||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses, GAAP | $ | 184,087 | $ | 181,337 | $ | 168,208 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products expenses (1) | (2,015) | (1,000) | (3,506) | ||||||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | 292 | 193 | (799) | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and other asset-based expenses (4) | (20,534) | (22,896) | (22,142) | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (5) | (15,175) | (12,944) | (12,944) | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense (6) | (2,871) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 27 | 107 | (167) | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | (6,011) | (417) | (3,013) | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | 679 | (1,359) | 2,136 | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses, as adjusted | $ | 138,479 | $ | 143,021 | $ | 127,773 | |||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss), GAAP | $ | 15,448 | $ | 36,595 | $ | 39,815 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) | 5,302 | 3,575 | 6,521 | ||||||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | (292) | (193) | 799 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (5) | 15,175 | 12,944 | 12,944 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense (6) | 2,871 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | (27) | (107) | 167 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | 6,011 | 417 | 3,013 | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | (679) | 1,359 | (2,136) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss), as adjusted | $ | 43,809 | $ | 54,590 | $ | 61,123 | |||||||||||
| Operating margin, GAAP | 7.7 | % | 16.8 | % | 19.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Operating margin, as adjusted | 24.0 | % | 27.6 | % | 32.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Income (Loss) Before Taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes, GAAP | $ | 13,303 | $ | 40,402 | $ | 47,252 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products (earnings) losses (1) | 526 | (18) | 245 | ||||||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | 433 | (193) | 799 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets (5) | 15,175 | 12,944 | 12,944 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense (6) | 2,871 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 492 | 613 | 324 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | 6,011 | 417 | 3,013 | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | (679) | 1,359 | (2,136) | ||||||||||||||
| Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (10) | 5,799 | 1,478 | (797) | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted | $ | 43,931 | $ | 57,002 | $ | 61,644 | |||||||||||
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit), GAAP | $ | 7,152 | $ | 12,350 | $ | 13,400 | |||||||||||
| Tax impact of: | |||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets (5) | (1,192) | (1,197) | (1,297) | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense (6) | 712 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 122 | 162 | 82 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | 1,491 | 110 | 762 | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | (1,537) | (918) | 1,971 | ||||||||||||||
| Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (10) | (808) | (67) | (3,907) | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted | $ | 5,940 | $ | 10,440 | $ | 11,011 | |||||||||||
Effective tax rate, GAAPA | 53.8 | % | 30.6 | % | 28.4 | % | |||||||||||
Effective tax rate, as adjustedB | 13.5 | % | 18.3 | % | 17.9 | % | |||||||||||
A Reflects income tax expense (benefit), GAAP, divided by income (loss) before taxes, GAAP
B Reflects income tax expense (benefit), as adjusted, divided by income (loss) before taxes, as adjusted
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | $ | 7,125 | $ | 28,647 | $ | 35,450 | |||||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net of tax (5) | 15,888 | 14,115 | 14,224 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring expense, net of tax (6) | 2,159 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 370 | 451 | 242 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses, net of tax (8) | 4,520 | 307 | 2,251 | ||||||||||||||
| Other, net of tax (9) | (64) | 53 | (6,163) | ||||||||||||||
| Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses, net of tax (10) | 6,607 | 1,545 | 3,110 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted | $ | 36,605 | $ | 45,118 | $ | 49,114 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 6,806 | 7,073 | 6,857 | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, GAAP | $ | 1.05 | $ | 4.05 | $ | 5.17 | |||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share - diluted, as adjusted | $ | 5.38 | $ | 6.38 | $ | 7.16 | |||||||||||
| Administration and Shareholder Services Fees | |||||||||||||||||
| Administration and shareholder service fees, GAAP | $ | 17,311 | $ | 18,007 | $ | 18,351 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products fees (1) | 50 | 22 | 28 | ||||||||||||||
| Administration and shareholder service fees, as adjusted | $ | 17,361 | $ | 18,029 | $ | 18,379 | |||||||||||
| Employment Expenses | |||||||||||||||||
| Employment expenses, GAAP | $ | 105,213 | $ | 109,093 | $ | 94,790 | |||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | 292 | 193 | (799) | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 27 | 107 | (167) | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | — | (417) | (116) | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | 679 | 414 | 2,136 | ||||||||||||||
| Employment expenses, as adjusted | $ | 106,211 | $ | 109,390 | $ | 95,844 | |||||||||||
| Other Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses, GAAP | $ | 36,203 | $ | 33,059 | $ | 32,307 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition and integration expenses (8) | (5,602) | — | (2,097) | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | — | (1,773) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses, as adjusted | $ | 30,601 | $ | 31,286 | $ | 30,210 | |||||||||||
| Total Other Income (Expense), Net | |||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net GAAP | $ | (12,876) | $ | (7,642) | $ | 1,051 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products (1) | 7,282 | 6,759 | 116 | ||||||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | 725 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | 547 | 744 | 419 | ||||||||||||||
| Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses (10) | 5,799 | 1,478 | (797) | ||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net as adjusted | $ | 1,477 | $ | 1,339 | $ | 789 | |||||||||||
| Interest and Dividend Income | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income, GAAP | $ | 2,947 | $ | 3,016 | $ | 5,033 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products (1) | 2,491 | 2,642 | 1,990 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation and related investments (7) | (28) | (24) | (262) | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income, as adjusted | $ | 5,410 | $ | 5,634 | $ | 6,761 | |||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Noncontrolling Interests | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Total noncontrolling interests, GAAP | $ | 974 | $ | 595 | $ | 1,598 | |||||||||||
| Consolidated investment products (1) | (526) | 18 | (245) | ||||||||||||||
| Distributions to minority interests (3) | (433) | 193 | (799) | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets (5) | (479) | (26) | (17) | ||||||||||||||
| Other (9) | (922) | (2,224) | (2,056) | ||||||||||||||
| Total noncontrolling interests, as adjusted | $ | (1,386) | $ | (1,444) | $ | (1,519) | |||||||||||
Notes to Reconciliations:
1.Consolidated investment products - Revenues and expenses generated by operating activities of mutual funds and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) that are consolidated in the financial statements. Management believes that excluding these operating activities to reflect net revenues and expenses of the company prior to the consolidation of these products is consistent with the approach of reflecting its operating results from managing third-party client assets.
Revenue Related
2.Investment management/Distribution and service fees - Each of these revenue line items is reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party retail client intermediaries who maintain the client relationship and are responsible for distributing company sponsored investment products and servicing the client. The amount of fees fluctuates each period, based on a predetermined percentage of the value of assets under management, and varies based on the type of investment product. The specific adjustments are as follows:
Investment management fees - Based on specific agreements, the portion of investment management fees passed through to third-party intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products.
Distribution and service fees - Based on distinct arrangements, fees collected by the company then passed through to third-party client intermediaries for services to investors in sponsored investment products. The adjustment represents all of the company's distribution and service fees that are recorded as a separate line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the company's operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries.
Expense Related
3.Distributions to minority interests - Earnings allocated and distributed to limited partners of a majority owned manager are recorded as employment expenses and other expense in the financial statements. Management believes reclassifying these earnings distributions to noncontrolling interests to reflect these payments as non-operating earnings distributions aids in comparing the company's operating results with other asset managers that do not have majority-owned managers.
4.Distribution and other asset-based expenses - Primarily payments to third-party client intermediaries for providing services to investors in sponsored investment products. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that do not utilize third-party client intermediaries.
5.Goodwill and intangible assets - Non-cash amortization expense or impairment expense, if any, attributable to acquisition-related goodwill and intangible assets, including any portion that is allocated to noncontrolling interests, and the economic tax benefit realized on amortization of such assets. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions as well as comparing prior periods.
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Components of Goodwill and Intangible Assets for the respective periods are shown below:
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization expenses | $ | 15,175 | $ | 12,944 | $ | 12,944 | |||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments | (3,763) | (3,419) | (3,272) | ||||||||||||||
| Non-controlling interest impact of adjustments | (479) | (26) | (17) | ||||||||||||||
| Economic tax benefit realized on amortization | 4,955 | 4,616 | 4,569 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Goodwill and Intangible Assets | $ | 15,888 | $ | 14,115 | $ | 14,224 | |||||||||||
6.Restructuring expense - Certain non-recurring expenses associated with restructuring the business, including lease abandonment-related expenses and severance costs associated with staff reductions that are not reflective of ongoing earnings generation of the business. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company's operating results with prior periods.
7.Deferred compensation and related investments - Compensation expense, gains and losses (realized and unrealized), and interest and dividend income related to deferred compensation and related balance sheet investments. Market performance of deferred compensation plans and related investments can vary significantly from period to period. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company's operating results with prior periods.
8.Acquisition and integration expenses - Expenses that are directly related to acquisition and integration activities. Acquisition expenses include certain transaction related employment expenses, closing costs, professional fees, and financing fees as well as any change in the fair value of contingent consideration. Integration expenses include costs incurred that are attributable to combining businesses, including compensation, restructuring expense, professional fees, consulting fees, and other expenses. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the Company’s operating results with other asset management firms that have not engaged in acquisitions.
Components of Acquisition and Integration Expenses for the respective periods are shown below:
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| Acquisition and Integration Expenses | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Employment expenses | $ | — | $ | 417 | $ | 116 | |||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 5,602 | — | 2,097 | ||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 409 | — | 800 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments | (1,491) | (110) | (762) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Acquisition and Integration Expenses | $ | 4,520 | $ | 307 | $ | 2,251 | |||||||||||
9.Other - Certain expenses that are not reflective of the ongoing earnings generation of the business. Employment expenses and noncontrolling interests are adjusted to exclude fair value measurements of investment manager minority interests. Other operating expenses are adjusted for non-capitalized debt issuance costs, amortization of lease termination fees and transition related expense (benefit). Interest expense is adjusted to remove gains on early extinguishment of debt and the write-off of previously capitalized costs in connection with a debt modification. Income tax expense (benefit) items are adjusted for uncertain tax positions, changes in tax law, valuation allowances, and other unusual or infrequent items not related to current operating results to reflect a normalized effective rate. Management believes that making these adjustments aids in comparing the Company’s operating results with prior periods.
Components of Other for the respective periods are shown below:
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| Other | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | 12/31/2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Employment expense fair value adjustments | $ | (679) | $ | (414) | $ | (2,136) | |||||||||||
| Amortization of lease termination fees | — | 1,773 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments | 168 | (359) | 540 | ||||||||||||||
| Other discrete tax adjustments | 1,369 | 1,277 | (2,511) | ||||||||||||||
| Manager minority interest fair value adjustments | (922) | (2,224) | (2,056) | ||||||||||||||
| Total Other | $ | (64) | $ | 53 | $ | (6,163) | |||||||||||
Seed Capital and CLO Related
10.Seed capital and CLO investments (gains) losses - Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) of seed capital and CLO investments. Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) generated by seed capital and CLO investments can vary significantly from period to period and do not reflect the Company’s operating results from providing investment management and related services. Management believes that making this adjustment aids in comparing the Company’s operating results with prior periods and with other asset management firms that do not have meaningful seed capital and CLO investments.
Definitions:
Revenues, as adjusted, comprise the fee revenues paid by clients for investment management and related services. Revenues, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP, namely in excluding the impact of operating activities of consolidated investment products and reduced to exclude fees passed through to third-party client intermediaries who own the retail client relationship and are responsible for distributing the product and servicing the client.
Operating expenses, as adjusted, is calculated to reflect expenses from ongoing continuing operations. Operating expenses, as adjusted, for purposes of calculating net income attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, differ from U.S. GAAP expenses in that they exclude amortization or impairment, if any, of intangible assets, restructuring and severance, the effect of consolidated investment products, acquisition and integration-related expenses and certain other expenses that do not reflect the ongoing earnings generation of the business.
Operating margin, as adjusted, is a metric used to evaluate efficiency represented by operating income, as adjusted, divided by revenues, as adjusted.
Earnings (loss) per share, as adjusted, represent net income (loss) attributable to Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., as adjusted, divided by weighted average shares outstanding, as adjusted, on either a basic or diluted basis.
Forward-Looking Information
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Our forward-looking statements are based on a series of expectations, assumptions and projections about the company and the markets in which we operate, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and involve substantial risks and uncertainty including assumptions and projections concerning our assets under
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management, net asset inflows and outflows, operating cash flows, business plans, and ability to borrow, for all future periods. All of our forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only. The company can give no assurance that such expectations or forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results may differ materially.
Our business and our forward-looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as the following risks and uncertainties resulting from: (i) reduction in our assets under management; (ii) financial or business risks from strategic transactions; (iii) withdrawal, renegotiation or termination of investment management agreements; (iv) damage to our reputation; (v) inability to satisfy financial debt covenants and required payments; (vi) lack of sufficient capital on satisfactory terms; (vii) inability to attract and retain key personnel; (viii) challenges from competition; (ix) adverse developments related to unaffiliated subadvisers; (x) negative changes in key distribution relationships; (xi) interruptions, breaches, or failures of technology systems; (xii) loss on our investments; (xiii) adverse regulatory and legal developments; (xiv) failure to comply with investment guidelines or other contractual requirements; (xv) adverse civil litigation, government investigations, or proceedings; (xvi) unfavorable changes in tax laws or unanticipated tax obligations; (xvii) impediments from certain corporate governance provisions; (xviii) losses or costs not covered by insurance; (xix) impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets; and other risks and uncertainties. Any occurrence of, or any material adverse change in, one or more risk factors or risks and uncertainties referred to above, in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and our other periodic reports filed with the SEC could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial results, cash flows, prospects and liquidity.
Certain other factors that may impact our continuing operations, prospects, financial results and liquidity, or that may cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements, are discussed or included in the company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC and are available on our website at virtus.com under “Investor Relations.” You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.
The company does not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in plans, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this release, even if such results, changes or circumstances make it clear that any forward-looking information will not be realized. If there are any future public statements or disclosures by us that modify or affect any of the forward-looking statements contained in or accompanying this release, such statements or disclosures will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this release.
FAQ
How did Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Virtus reported Q1 2026 revenue of $199.5 million, down 8% year over year. GAAP diluted EPS fell to $1.05 from $4.05, while adjusted diluted EPS declined to $5.38 from $6.38, showing weaker profitability.
What were Virtus Investment Partners’ assets under management at March 31, 2026?
At March 31, 2026, Virtus reported $149.0 billion in assets under management, down from $159.5 billion at December 31, 2025 and $167.5 billion a year earlier, reflecting market performance and net outflows across several product categories.
How strong were Virtus Investment Partners’ asset flows in the first quarter of 2026?
First-quarter 2026 net flows were ($8.4) billion, compared with ($8.1) billion in the prior quarter and ($3.0) billion in the prior-year quarter. Outflows were concentrated in quality-oriented equity strategies, institutional accounts, and retail separate accounts.
What impact did the Keystone acquisition have on Virtus Investment Partners’ balance sheet?
On March 1, 2026, Virtus completed a majority investment in Keystone for $200 million. Cash and equivalents fell to $136.6 million from $386.5 million, while gross debt increased to $448.0 million and net debt rose to $311.4 million, or 1.1x EBITDA.
How did Virtus Investment Partners’ operating margin change in Q1 2026?
GAAP operating margin declined to 7.7% from 16.8% a year earlier. On a non-GAAP basis, operating margin, as adjusted, was 24.0%, down from 27.6% a year ago and 32.4% in the prior quarter, reflecting higher seasonal employment expenses and lower management fees.
How did Virtus Investment Partners’ effective tax rate change in Q1 2026?
The Q1 2026 GAAP effective tax rate was 53.8%, up from 28.4% in the prior quarter, mainly due to higher income tax valuation allowances tied to net unrealized and realized losses. On an adjusted basis, the effective tax rate was 13.5%, down from 17.9%.