Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) Stock Forecast
VRTS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.50 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $136.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +10.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 30, 2026 EPS estimate $5.89
- 52-week range
- $122.48 – $180.56
VRTS analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VRTS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VRTS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.86 | $5.69 | $6.24 | $6.69 | −12.3% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $22.60 | $22.37 | $23.23 | $25.17 | −10.2% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $22.89 | $21.30 | $24.49 | $22.60 | +1.3% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VRTS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $188.4M | $188.4M | $188.4M | −4.2% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $730.3M | $717.2M | $743.3M | −5.7% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $726.9M | $686.3M | $767.5M | −0.5% | 2 |
VRTS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VRTS revenue: reported and forecast
VRTS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.55 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.04 | $5.86 | −10.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $24.70 | $23.31 | $23.31 | $23.08 | $22.60 | −8.5% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $25.51 | $24.56 | $24.56 | $24.12 | $22.89 | −10.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VRTS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VRTS beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from VRTS
4 analysts cover Virtus Investment Partners; their consensus rating is hold (2.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $136.25, 10.8% above the latest close of $122.93. Analysts expect earnings of $22.60 per share for 2026, −10.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $22.89 per share on revenue of $726.9 million. Virtus Investment Partners beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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VRTS forecast FAQ
What is Virtus Investment Partners's price target?
The average analyst price target for Virtus Investment Partners is $136.25, 10.8% above the latest close of $122.93.
Is Virtus Investment Partners a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Virtus Investment Partners, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Virtus Investment Partners's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $22.60 per share for 2026 (range $22.37 to $23.23); for 2027 the estimate is $22.89.
What is Virtus Investment Partners's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $730.3 million, growth of −5.7%; for 2027 it is $726.9 million.
When does Virtus Investment Partners report earnings?
Virtus Investment Partners is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 30, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $5.89.
Does Virtus Investment Partners usually beat earnings estimates?
Virtus Investment Partners reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.