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Virtus Investment Partners - VRTS Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $254.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 13.08%
  • Number of Analysts: 3
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$224.91 As of 04/19/2024 01:00 AM ET
▲ +5.11 (2.32%)

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Analyst Price Target for VRTS

Analyst Price Target is $254.33
▲ +13.08% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Virtus Investment Partners in the last 3 months. The average price target is $254.33, with a high forecast of $275.00 and a low forecast of $224.00. The average price target represents a 13.08% upside from the last price of $224.91.

This chart shows the closing price for VRTS for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 3 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Virtus Investment Partners. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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10/27/2022
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1/25/2023
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4/25/2023
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7/24/2023
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10/22/2023
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Ratings as of
1/20/2024
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3/20/2024
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Ratings as of
4/19/2024

Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/17/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$211.00 ➝ $224.00Low
4/8/2024TD CowenDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$285.00 ➝ $264.00Low
3/27/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$264.00 ➝ $275.00Low
1/19/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$170.00 ➝ $199.00Low
1/4/2024TD CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$289.00Low
12/20/2023Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight$264.00Low
10/30/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$163.00 ➝ $170.00Low
10/23/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$162.00 ➝ $163.00Low
10/6/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$173.00 ➝ $162.00Low
7/31/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$159.00 ➝ $173.00Low
7/25/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$153.00 ➝ $159.00Low
3/27/2023Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$248.00 ➝ $260.00Low
2/6/2023Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$248.00Low
1/19/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$134.00 ➝ $150.00Low
10/28/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$142.00 ➝ $134.00Low
10/11/2022Piper SandlerLower Target$268.00 ➝ $248.00N/A
10/3/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$158.00 ➝ $156.00Low
8/1/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$159.00 ➝ $158.00Low
7/25/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$155.00 ➝ $159.00Low
7/15/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$289.00 ➝ $268.00Low
6/30/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$203.00 ➝ $155.00Low
6/16/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $289.00High
5/18/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$325.00 ➝ $300.00High
5/2/2022Piper SandlerLower Target$375.00 ➝ $325.00Medium
4/26/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$240.00 ➝ $221.00High
4/8/2022Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Underweight$393.00 ➝ $240.00High
3/18/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $375.00High
8/5/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$400.00High
7/19/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$334.00 ➝ $331.00High
7/9/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$320.00 ➝ $334.00High
5/4/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$295.00 ➝ $320.00High
4/15/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$298.00 ➝ $295.00Low
4/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$275.00 ➝ $298.00Medium
2/4/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$256.00 ➝ $275.00Low
2/3/2021BarclaysBoost TargetPositive ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $315.00Low
1/25/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $280.00High
1/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$250.00 ➝ $256.00Low
1/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$190.00 ➝ $250.00Medium
10/27/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$167.00 ➝ $190.00High
10/26/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $267.00High
10/26/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$180.00 ➝ $215.00High
10/15/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$190.00 ➝ $200.00High
10/9/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$159.00 ➝ $167.00Low
7/28/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$133.00 ➝ $159.00Low
7/27/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $185.00Low
7/27/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $170.00High
7/17/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$150.00Medium
7/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$128.00 ➝ $133.00Low
7/10/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $154.00Low
7/2/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $128.00Medium
6/15/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $118.00High
5/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $90.00Low
5/4/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $105.00Low
4/16/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingBuy$95.00High
4/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$82.00 ➝ $85.00High
4/8/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$105.00 ➝ $82.00Medium
3/23/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$103.00 ➝ $74.00High
3/13/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$132.00 ➝ $105.00High
2/18/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$144.00 ➝ $155.00Low
2/3/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$122.00 ➝ $132.00High
2/3/2020BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$128.00 ➝ $145.00High
1/23/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$128.00Low
12/12/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$115.00 ➝ $117.00Medium
12/11/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$114.00Medium
10/14/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyMedium
10/9/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$105.00High
10/8/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$108.00 ➝ $106.00High
10/8/2019Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral$123.00 ➝ $110.00High
8/5/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$118.00 ➝ $108.00Low
7/9/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$121.00 ➝ $118.00Medium
6/6/2019Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$130.00 ➝ $118.00Low
5/2/2019Morgan StanleySet TargetHold$121.00Low
4/26/2019Morgan StanleySet TargetHold$112.00Low
(Data available from 4/19/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.24 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 7 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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9/22/2023
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10/22/2023
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Mentions as of
11/21/2023
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/21/2023
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
1/20/2024
  • 8 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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2/19/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
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3/20/2024
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
4/19/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Virtus Investment Partners logo
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to individual and institutional clients. It launches separate client focused equity and fixed income portfolios. The firm launches equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. It invests in the public equity, fixed income, and real estate markets. The firm also invests in exchange traded funds. It employs a multi manager approach for its products. The firm employs quantitative analysis to make its investments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolios against the S&P 500 Index. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Today's Range

Now: $224.91
Low: $218.80
High: $225.02

50 Day Range

MA: $235.94
Low: $218.58
High: $249.85

52 Week Range

Now: $224.91
Low: $165.00
High: $263.39

Volume

42,792 shs

Average Volume

52,116 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.61 billion

P/E Ratio

12.70

Dividend Yield

3.48%

Beta

1.52

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Virtus Investment Partners?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Virtus Investment Partners in the last year: Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, StockNews.com, and TD Cowen.
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What is the current price target for Virtus Investment Partners?

3 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Virtus Investment Partners in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $254.33, suggesting a possible upside of 13.1%. Piper Sandler has the highest price target set, predicting VRTS will reach $275.00 in the next twelve months. Morgan Stanley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $224.00 for Virtus Investment Partners in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Virtus Investment Partners?

Virtus Investment Partners currently has 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in VRTS, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Virtus Investment Partners?

Other companies that are similar to Virtus Investment Partners include Sculptor Capital Management, Pzena Investment Management, Fidus Investment, Diamond Hill Investment Group and Cohen & Steers. Learn More about companies similar to Virtus Investment Partners.

How do I contact Virtus Investment Partners' investor relations team?

Virtus Investment Partners' physical mailing address is ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA, HARTFORD CT, 06103. The closed-end fund's listed phone number is (800) 248-7971 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Virtus Investment Partners is www.virtus.com. Learn More about contacing Virtus Investment Partners investor relations.