VIRTHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

VIRT delivered exceptional financial performance with net income surging 69% to $468M while stockholders' equity exploded from $21.8M to $1.6B, indicating a massive capital restructuring or accounting change.

The extraordinary 7,158% increase in stockholders' equity alongside strong revenue growth of 26% suggests either a major recapitalization event, significant retained earnings accumulation, or a fundamental change in the company's capital structure. The substantial improvement in profitability combined with this equity transformation represents a dramatic strengthening of VIRT's financial position that warrants immediate investor attention.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

VIRT demonstrated robust growth across key metrics with revenue increasing 26% to $3.6B and net income surging 69% to $468M, while the company expanded its balance sheet with total assets growing 31% to $20.2B. The most striking change was stockholders' equity ballooning from $21.8M to $1.6B, representing a transformational improvement in the company's capital base. Despite a 13.5% decline in operating cash flow to $518M, the overall financial picture signals significant business expansion and capital strength, though the massive equity increase suggests a major corporate event that requires further investigation.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+7158.2%
$21.8M$1.6B

Equity base grew 7158.2% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+83.5%
$12.4M$22.8M

Capital expenditure jumped 83.5% — major investment cycle underway; assess returns on deployment.

Net Income
P&L
+69.4%
$276.4M$468.4M

Net income grew 69.4% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+31.2%
$15.4B$20.2B

Asset base grew 31.2% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+31%
$13.9B$18.2B

Liabilities grew 31% — significant increase in debt or obligations, assess impact on financial flexibility.

Revenue
P&L
+26.2%
$2.9B$3.6B

Revenue growing 26.2% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+21.7%
$872.5M$1.1B

Cash grew 21.7% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+17.2%
$1.7B$2.0B

Debt rose 17.2% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-13.5%
$599.0M$518.4M

Operating cash flow softened — monitor whether temporary working capital timing or structural deterioration.

Net Interest Income
P&L
+10.1%
$462.1M$508.8M

Net interest income grew 10.1% — benefiting from rate environment or loan book expansion.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-20
PRIOR — 2025-02-21
ADDED
Class of Stock Shares Outstanding as of February 13, 2026 Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 86,602,648 Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 7,970,185 Class D common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 60,091,740 The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2025 was approximately 3,542.7 million, based on the closing price of $44.79 per share as reported by NYSE on such date.
In the U.S., we conduct our business from our headquarters in New York City (NY) and our offices in Boston (MA), Austin (TX), Chicago (IL), Short Hills (NJ), Rye Brook (NY), and Palm Beach Gardens (FL).
We engage in principal trading in the Market Making segment direct to clients as well as on exchanges, Alternative Trading Systems ( ATSs ) and other market centers.
Human Capital Resources As of February 13, 2026, we had approximately 1,027 employees, located in thirteen countries around the world, all of whom were employed on a full time basis and in good standing.
The approximate regional representation of our workforce is as follows: 69% Americas, 19% EMEA and 12% APAC.
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REMOVED
Class of Stock Shares Outstanding as of February 18, 2025 Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 86,618,617 Class C common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 8,194,847 Class D common stock, par value $0.00001 per share 60,091,740 The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 28, 2024 was approximately 1,833 million, based on the closing price of $22.45 per share as reported by Nasdaq on such date.
equity market structure, including reducing overall trading volumes, reducing off-exchange trading and market making opportunities, requiring additional tools, platforms and services to register as an alternative trading system ( ATS ) or exchange, and generally increasing the implicit and explicit cost as well as the complexity of the U.S.
In the U.S., we conduct our business from our headquarters in New York City and our offices in Boston, Austin, Texas, Chicago, Short Hills, New Jersey, Rye Brook, New York, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
We engage in principal trading in the Market Making segment direct to clients as well as on exchanges, ATSs and other market centers.
We trade approximately 100 energy products and futures on the ICE, CME, and TOCOM.
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