Victory Capital (NASDAQ:VCTR) Sets New 12-Month High Following Earnings Beat

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCTR)’s stock price reached a new 52-week high on Thursday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock traded as high as $74.32 and last traded at $69.1810, with a volume of 167693 shares. The stock had previously closed at $70.98.

The company reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.12. Victory Capital had a return on equity of 23.02% and a net margin of 25.27%.The business had revenue of $374.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $371.09 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.45 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 61.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Victory Capital Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.49 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 10th. This represents a $1.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. Victory Capital’s payout ratio is 48.16%.

Victory Capital News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Victory Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported record Q4 results and beat expectations — EPS $1.78 vs. $1.66 est., revenue $374.1M (up 61% YoY); management highlighted record flows and AUM, supporting growth and margins. Victory Capital Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Key profitability metrics were strong (ROE ~24%, net margin ~25%), and the quarter demonstrated meaningful revenue and earnings leverage—factors that support forward earnings estimates. Q4 results and metrics (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.49/share (annualized yield ~2.9%) with an ex‑dividend date of March 10 — supports income investor demand and signals confidence in cash flow.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary is mixed on valuation after strong multi‑year share gains; some pieces question whether shares are fairly priced despite the operational beat. Is Victory Capital Fairly Priced? (Yahoo)
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor-focused writeups highlight the dividend and growth profile but frame VCTR as a stock to evaluate on both yield and multi‑year performance — useful context but not immediate price drivers. High-Growth Dividend Stock (Zacks)
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $69.00, which likely pressured the stock today by tightening near‑term upside for investors and prompting re‑rating discussions among buy‑side desks. Morgan Stanley Lowers Price Target

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VCTR has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Victory Capital from $70.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Victory Capital in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays cut their target price on Victory Capital from $72.00 to $68.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Victory Capital from $70.00 to $69.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Victory Capital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $75.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Victory Capital

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VCTR. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in Victory Capital by 2,131.6% in the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 424 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Victory Capital by 146.4% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 860 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 511 shares during the period. CWM LLC grew its holdings in shares of Victory Capital by 29.0% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 973 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc purchased a new stake in Victory Capital during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $65,000. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP increased its stake in Victory Capital by 206.0% during the 2nd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 1,224 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after buying an additional 824 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.71% of the company’s stock.

Victory Capital Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The company has a market capitalization of $4.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.05. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $65.79 and its 200-day simple moving average is $66.55.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital (NASDAQ:VCTR) is a global investment management firm that provides a broad range of strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative investments. Serving institutional, intermediary and retail clients, the company delivers tailored solutions through active, research-driven portfolio management. Its product lineup includes traditional mutual funds, separately managed accounts, sub-advisory services and specialized strategies such as ESG-focused and municipal bond portfolios.

Founded in 1988, Victory Capital has expanded its capabilities via both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, integrating experienced investment teams to enhance its offerings in areas like smart beta, global equity and fixed income.