VRTS

Over the past six months, Virtus Investment Partners' stock (VRTS) has declined, decreasing by 25.09% in the past month, 23.04% year-to-date, and 34.26% over the last 12 months, with the share price dropping from $189.93 to $129.86. Key events impacting the stock include net outflows and declines in assets under management (AUM), with preliminary AUM at $149.0 billion as of March 31, 2026, and $148.9 billion as of July 31, 2026, reflecting market performance and net outflows across various accounts, though partially offset by positive flows in ETFs and global funds. The company reported weak Q2 2026 earnings, missing consensus estimates for both revenue and EPS, with total revenues down 4.4% and operating income down 39.6% year-over-year. Insider selling totaled over $2.5 million in the past three months. On March 1, 2026, Virtus completed a majority investment in Keystone National Group, adding $2.3 billion in AUM and expanding its alternative investment offerings. During Q2 2026, Virtus also introduced new actively managed ETFs from Duff & Phelps and Silvant.