Virtu Financial Posts Strong Q2 2026, Boosts Trading Income by 31% | LeapRate
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT) reported robust second quarter 2026 results on July 30, with total revenues climbing 19.0% year over year to $1,190.0 million, up from $999.6 million in the same period last year.
The New York based market maker and execution services provider posted net income of $284.9 million for the quarter, slightly below the $293.0 million recorded in Q2 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share came in at $1.63, compared to $1.65 a year earlier. On a normalized basis, Adjusted EPS rose to $1.82 from $1.53, while Normalized Adjusted Net Income increased 19.4% to $291.5 million.
Trading income, net, was a standout performer, surging 31.2% to $856.7 million versus $652.8 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Net Trading Income also grew, up 26.4% to $717.9 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.2% to $436.8 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 60.8%.
The company’s Market Making segment continued to drive performance, generating $1,009.2 million in total revenues, while Execution Services contributed $173.5 million.
Virtu’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026.
As of June 30, 2026, Virtu held $1,133.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, alongside total long term debt of $2,051.1 million.
