--- title: "JOSEPH GRANO JR Executes Sell Order: Offloads $511K In Virtu Finl Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296633141.md" description: "Joseph Grano Jr., a director at Virtu Financial (NYSE: VIRT), sold 8,400 shares worth approximately $511,855 on August 20, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing. At the time of reporting, Virtu Financial's stock was trading up 9.0% at $61.2 per share. The company reported a 19.05% revenue growth over the past three months and maintains a high gross margin of 60.03%, though its debt-to-equity ratio remains elevated compared to industry peers." datetime: "2026-08-21T15:02:53.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296633141.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296633141.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296633141.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # JOSEPH GRANO JR Executes Sell Order: Offloads $511K In Virtu Finl Stock **JOSEPH GRANO JR**, Director at **Virtu Finl** (NYSE:VIRT), disclosed an insider sell on August 20, according to a recent SEC filing. **What Happened:** JR's recent move involves selling 8,400 shares of **Virtu Finl**. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The total value is $511,855. **Virtu Finl** shares are trading up 9.0% at $61.2 at the time of this writing on Friday morning. ### All You Need to Know About Virtu Finl Virtu Financial Inc is a financial firm that leverages technology to deliver liquidity to the world-wide markets and transparent trading solutions to its clients. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries. ### Virtu Finl's Financial Performance **Revenue Growth:** Over the 3 months period, Virtu Finl showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of **19.05%** as of 30 June, 2026. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector. **Exploring Profitability:** - Gross Margin: The company sets a benchmark with a high gross margin of 60.03%, reflecting superior cost management and profitability compared to its peers. - Earnings per Share (EPS): Virtu Finl's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.63. **Debt Management:** Virtu Finl's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at **5.77**. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges. **Analyzing Market Valuation:** - Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Virtu Finl's P/E ratio of 10.16 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. - Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.29 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance. - EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 6.67 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors. **Market Capitalization Analysis:** The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers. ### Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions. In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction. Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock. Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors. ### Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled When analyzing transactions, investors tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A **P** in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while **S** signifies a sale. Transaction code **C** signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code **A** denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company. Check Out The Full List Of Virtu Finl's Insider Trades. *This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.* ### Related Stocks - [VIRT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VIRT.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Virtu Financial, Inc. 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