Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.03
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
18.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
VIRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is flat.
VIRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$1.03
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout8.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return22.9%
5Y Total Return99.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,89810Y ago$32,12220Y ago$27,465
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VIRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
VIRT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Virtu Financial, Inc. distributes 18.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 8.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VIRT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VIRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 4.3% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 99.0%, with dividends contributing 17.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,122 today.
VIRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.80
Avg/Payment$0.2400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | — | 1.99% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 2.32% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.74% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.29% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.39% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.63% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 2.57% | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 3.13% | Sep 15, 2024 |
VIRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
18.7% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd VIRTVirtu Financial, Inc… | $4.3B | 2.0% | 18.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 IBKRInteractive Brokers … | $37.4B | 0.4% | 13.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MKTXMarketAxess Holdings… | $5.6B | 2.0% | 41.1% | 11 | Sustainable |
 LPLALPL Financial Holdin… | $26.3B | 0.4% | 10.9% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $285.5B | 1.5% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  MSMorgan Stanley | $301.1B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SCHWThe Charles Schwab C… | $164.2B | 1.3% | 38.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  AMTDAMTD IDEA Group | $8M | 36.4% | 8.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
VIRT Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.13 | 18.7% | 5.34x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.97 | 32.3% | 3.09x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 67.6% | 1.48x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.44 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.91 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.16 | 18.6% | 5.38x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.53 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.78 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.26 | 369.2% | 0.27x | 3.8% |
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Start ComparisonVIRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VIRT stock.
How much dividend does VIRT pay per share?
Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.03 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VIRT's next ex-dividend date?
VIRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VIRT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VIRT's dividend safe?
VIRT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.7% and FCF payout ratio of +8.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VIRT increased its dividend?
VIRT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does VIRT pay dividends?
Virtu Financial, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.03 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VIRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VIRT five years ago would be worth approximately $19,898 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VIRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VIRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.