As previously reported, BofA analyst Craig Siegenthaler downgraded Virtu Financial (VIRT) to Neutral from Buy with an unchanged price target of $43. Virtu shares have returned 17% year-to-date and 75% over the last 12 months due to strong volumes in both its Market Making and Execution Services businesses, notes the analyst. The firm lowered its rating given the significant outperformance of the stock, a less attractive valuation setup with the valuation 30% higher from 2022-23 and the potential for profit decelerations in the second half of the year, the analyst tells investors.
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