Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT) is considered one of the most undervalued financial stocks by Wall Street analysts. Jefferies cut its price target for Virtu Financial from $51 to $49, maintaining a “Buy” rating, citing a lower adjusted earnings estimate for Q3 2025 at $0.83 per share.

Jefferies attributes the earnings forecast downgrade for Virtu Financial to the normalization of market volatility, with the VIX index trending 31% lower than the previous quarter. August 2025’s intraday volatility was about half the level observed in Q2 2025.

Despite reduced volatility, Jefferies believes Virtu remains undervalued. The firm notes positive retail trading engagement supporting core revenue streams. Confidence in Virtu’s business model and profitability persists, as it consistently generates strong financial results even during periods of lower volatility.

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VIRT) is a financial services company offering market-making, execution services, and multi-asset analytics across various asset classes globally.

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