VIRT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

VIRT has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.52%
Payout Ratio 14.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 96.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.15%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 39.45%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -1.7%
Total Return 5y: 66.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NMR 25,953 M 6.09% 8.37%
LAZ 5,097 M 4.20% 7.67%
MC 5,317 M 4.03% 6.37%
MS 286,012 M 2.66% 6.20%
GS 281,152 M 2.01% 6.94%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MRX 2,878 M 111% 100%
IBKR 126,798 M 41.7% 85.3%
SF 12,630 M 32.3% 51.2%
GS 281,152 M 21.1% 98.8%
MS 286,012 M 16.4% 90.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Investment Banking & Brokerage

LAZ
Lazard
 4.20% Yield
EVR
Evercore Partners
 1.21% Yield
SF
Stifel Financial
 1.71% Yield

VIRT Dividend History: Last 42 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.67%
2025-08-29 2025-09-01 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.57%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.6%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.68%
2024-11-29 2024-12-01 2024-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.64%
2024-08-30 2024-09-01 2024-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.78%
2024-05-31 2024-06-01 2024-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.05%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.37%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.33%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.28%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.37%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.28%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.1%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.04%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.9%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.69%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.85%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.97%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.81%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.87%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-11-29 2019-12-02 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-08-30 2019-09-03 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-02-28 2018-03-01 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Other 0.24 0% N/A

VIRT Dividend FAQ

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) is a global financial-services firm that operates two primary segments-Market Making and Execution Services-providing broker-neutral liquidity, analytics, and multi-dealer platforms across more than 50 countries. Its technology enables clients to trade a broad spectrum of assets, including equities, ETFs, options, FX, futures, fixed income, cryptocurrencies, and commodities, while offering pre- and post-trade risk-management and compliance tools.

What is the Dividend Yield of VIRT?

As of February 2026, VIRT`s dividend yield is 2.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 38.53.

Does VIRT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VIRT paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.24 USD.

How often does VIRT pay dividends?

VIRT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VIRT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

VIRT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VIRT for the next 4 payments are between 0.24 (+0.0%) and 0.24 (+0.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VIRT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtu Financial (VIRT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VIRT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Virtu Financial (VIRT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VIRT?

VIRT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of VIRT?

VIRT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.15%. If you bought VIRT's shares at 23.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.15% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VIRT?

VIRT Payout Consistency is 96.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Virtu Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VIRT have a good Dividend Yield?

VIRT`s 2.52% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VIRT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VIRT is 14.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of VIRT?

VIRT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 39.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VIRT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VIRT's Outstanding Shares?

Virtu Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.91% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has VIRT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2015 35,000,000
2016 39,000,000 +11.43%
2017 63,000,000 +61.54%
2018 102,000,000 +61.9%
2019 114,000,000 +11.76%
2020 122,000,000 +7.02%
2021 118,000,000 -3.28%
2022 104,000,000 -11.86%
2023 94,000,000 -9.62%
2024 88,000,000 -6.38%
2025 85,000,000 -3.41%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18