NYSE$VRTS

Virtus Investment Partners Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Virtus reported Q4 2021 earnings with diluted EPS of $6.29 and adjusted diluted EPS of $10.36. Total sales reached $8.7 billion, while assets under management amounted to $187.2 billion.

Virtus Investment Partners reported a strong Q4 2021, with significant revenue growth driven by higher average assets under management. The acquisition of Westchester Capital Management also contributed to the increase in assets and revenue. Adjusted EPS reached a record high, reflecting the company's strong operating performance.

  • Diluted earnings per share were reported at $6.29, while adjusted diluted earnings per share reached $10.36.
  • Total sales amounted to $8.7 billion.
  • Net flows were ($0.1) billion.
  • Assets under management increased to $187.2 billion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$266M

Previous: $172M+55.1%
EPS (adj)

$10.36

Previous: $5.15+101.2%
Total sales

$8.7B

Previous: $8.6B+1.2%
Net flows

-$100M

Previous: $2.6B-103.8%
Operating margin

31.4%

Previous: 29.7%+5.7%
Capital Expenditures

$1.02M

Previous: $254K+300.0%
Free Cash Flow

$241M

Previous: $154M+56.6%
Net Income

$49.8M

Previous: $61.8M-19.4%
Operating Income

$83.7M

Previous: $50.9M+64.3%
Gross Profit

$173M

Previous: $97.9M+77.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$379M

Previous: $247M+53.7%
Total Assets

$187B

Previous: $711M+26221.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$4.39M

Previous: $5.07M-13.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Virtus · Revenue · Quarterly

$266M

Q4 2021+55.1%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Virtus · $133M total across 4 segments · Q2 2020

  • Investment management fees
    $111M
  • Administration and shareholder service fees
    $13.3M
  • Distribution and service fees
    $8.89M
  • Other income and fees
    $166K

Forward guidance

Management anticipates continued growth in assets under management and revenue due to market performance and strategic acquisitions. The company expects to maintain its focus on delivering value to shareholders through disciplined expense management and strategic capital allocation.

Tailwinds

  • Continued growth in assets under management.
  • Revenue growth driven by market performance.
  • Strategic acquisitions contributing to growth.
  • Disciplined expense management.
  • Strategic capital allocation.

Headwinds

  • Potential market volatility impacting AUM.
  • Integration risks associated with acquisitions.
  • Competitive pressures on fee rates.
  • Uncertainty in global economic conditions.
  • Regulatory changes affecting the asset management industry.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.2%

Avg return

30 days after

55%

36 / 65 earnings

Positive

+20.5%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-20.5%

Q2 2010

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-6.9%-1.5%-1.9%
Q4 2025-7.1%-7.4%-11.2%
Q3 2025-6.4%-7.0%-10.8%
Q1 2025-2.3%-2.1%+6.5%
Q4 2024-5.5%-7.7%-11.1%
Q3 2024+5.9%+5.9%+13.7%
Q2 2024-7.9%-8.1%-11.8%
Q1 2024-3.7%-4.7%+0.8%
Q4 2023-2.8%-3.0%-1.3%
Q3 2023+3.6%+7.7%+14.1%
Q2 2023-2.4%-3.6%-4.8%
Q1 2023-1.1%-2.8%+9.1%
Q4 2022-5.9%-5.9%-9.7%
Q3 2022+0.3%-0.0%+12.9%
Q2 2022+1.1%+2.5%-1.6%
Q1 2022-2.2%-0.1%+5.4%
Q4 2021+4.1%+7.8%-12.0%
Q3 2021-6.3%-2.8%-8.3%
Q2 2021+4.3%+5.6%+20.6%
Q1 2021+5.9%+5.2%+7.9%
Q4 2020+4.8%+9.0%+7.3%
Q3 2020+2.5%-5.8%+5.8%
Q2 2020+4.9%+5.0%+5.6%
Q1 2020+15.1%+8.1%+14.4%
Q4 2019+0.3%+6.6%-12.7%
Q3 2019+8.8%+10.2%+17.6%
Q2 2019+4.7%+1.6%-2.0%
Q1 2019+3.0%+1.6%-7.7%
Q4 2018+1.6%+5.5%+15.3%
Q3 2018-2.4%-2.2%-5.0%
Q2 2018+0.5%-1.3%-0.8%
Q1 2018+1.1%+0.7%+9.7%
Q4 2017-3.5%-2.4%-5.5%
Q3 2017-3.6%-5.1%-4.1%
Q2 2017+1.5%-0.8%-8.9%
Q1 2017-4.7%-7.0%-8.0%
Q4 2016-11.1%-12.0%-12.3%
Q3 2016+15.3%+7.4%+24.7%
Q2 2016+3.3%+7.3%+6.7%
Q1 2016+15.5%
Q4 2015-3.6%
Q3 2015+20.5%
Q2 2015+6.0%
Q1 2015-14.1%
Q4 2014-2.6%
Q3 2014+5.7%
Q2 2014+0.1%
Q1 2014+4.0%
Q4 2013-4.0%
Q3 2013+16.1%
Q2 2013+0.8%
Q1 2013+0.1%
Q3 2010+1.8%
Q4 2012+2.2%
Q3 2012-3.1%
Q2 2012+2.4%
Q1 2011+1.2%
Q1 2012+1.9%
Q4 2011-4.3%
Q4 2009-4.3%
Q3 2011+0.5%
Q4 2010-20.5%
Q2 2011-20.5%
Q2 2010-20.5%
Q1 2010-2.1%

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