Virtu Financial Inc. (VIRT) shares surged over 7% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the company's impressive fourth quarter 2024 earnings report that exceeded analyst estimates on multiple fronts.
The leading financial services firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.14 for the quarter, marking a significant 322% increase from the prior-year period and comfortably beating the consensus estimate of $0.89. Virtu's adjusted net trading income soared 75.4% year-over-year to $457.7 million, driven by robust growth across its market making and execution services segments.
For the full year 2024, Virtu delivered adjusted EPS of $3.55, up 86.3% compared to 2023, on the back of a 32% increase in adjusted net trading income to $1.6 billion. The company's net income surged to $534.5 million from $263.9 million in the previous year, reflecting the strength of its operations and business model.
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