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EVR vs VIRT: which is the better buy in 2026?

Evercore Inc.

NYSE:EVR

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$9.8B

Boutique that eats bulge bracket lunch as the M&A cycle finally turns, but you're paying for the upswing already.

Full EVR analysis

Virtu Financial, Inc.

NYSE:VIRT

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$5.0B

Market-making cash machine trading at 9x earnings while the world's volatility floor keeps ratcheting higher.

Full VIRT analysis

Factor by factor

FactorEVRVIRT
Revenue Growth9871
Profitability7979
Valuation7280
Momentum1766
Theme Purity5757
Moat5555
Catalysts5959
Market Position5555

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Frequently asked questions

Is EVR or VIRT the better buy in 2026?

EVR and VIRT are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.

How does Alexandria compare EVR and VIRT?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.