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Virtu FinancialVIRT +2.02%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates VIRT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Capital Markets companies, Virtu Financial ranks better than 84.42% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VIRT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.68
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Virtu Financial was 1.68. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.41.
VIRT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 84.42% of 321
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs VIRT: 0.14
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Virtu Financial was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Virtu Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Virtu Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
VIRT vs PIPR, MC, BGC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Virtu Financial Dividend Payout Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Virtu Financial and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #50 out of 321 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Virtu Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.68. The Capital Markets industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Virtu Financial's value of 0.13 is 59.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #50 out of 321 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtu Financial has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtu Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PIPR and MC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #50 out of 321 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Virtu Financial in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Virtu Financial's value of 0.13 is 59.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Virtu Financial's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 1.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Virtu Financial has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 0.32, based on 321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Virtu Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 59.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Virtu Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virtu Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtu Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial (VIRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.24, compared to a current price of $61.19 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 59.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 0.32. Virtu Financial's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Virtu Financial (VIRT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Virtu Financial (VIRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.19 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.24.
GuruFocus considers Virtu Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VIRT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $45.24 vs. price of $61.19 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% below the Capital Markets median (#50 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtu Financial Inc is a financial firm that leverages technology to deliver liquidity to the world-wide markets and transparent trading solutions to its clients. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
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