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Mar 31, 2021

Virtu Financial Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Virtu Financial reported record performance in Virtu Execution Services and robust results in market making business, which led to a record 77.6% Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

Key Takeaways

Virtu Financial's Q1 2021 total revenues increased by 1.2% to $1,012.6 million, driven by higher trading volumes in U.S. equities despite lower volatility. Net income totaled $409.2 million, with basic earnings per share at $1.91 and diluted earnings per share at $1.89.

Total revenues increased 1.2% to $1,012.6 million.

Trading income, net, increased 1.3% to $812.7 million.

Net income totaled $409.2 million.

The Board of Directors authorized an additional $300 million in share repurchases.

Total Revenue
$1.01B
Previous year: $1B
+0.9%
EPS
$2.04
Previous year: $2.05
-0.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
77.6%
Gross Profit
$965M
Previous year: $929M
+3.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.02B
Previous year: $805M
+26.9%
Free Cash Flow
$130M
Previous year: -$229M
-156.8%
Total Assets
$10.9B
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Forward Guidance

In May 2021, the Virtu Financial, Inc. Board of Directors approved the expansion of the share repurchase program, increasing the total amount authorized by $300 million to $470 million and extending the duration of the program through May 4, 2022.