Victory Capital Holdings Inc (VCTR) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term investment strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, stable growth in assets under management, and positive analyst sentiment outweigh the lack of immediate trading signals and minor technical weaknesses.
The MACD is negative (-0.813) but contracting, indicating potential stabilization. RSI is neutral at 31.87, and moving averages are converging, suggesting no strong directional trend. The stock is trading near its support level (S1: 66.2), which could provide a favorable entry point for long-term investors.

Victory Capital reported total client assets of $327.1 billion, reflecting stable growth.
Analysts have raised price targets recently, with RBC Capital highlighting potential M&A opportunities and share buybacks.
Strong financial performance in Q4 2025, with revenue up 61% YoY and net income up 14.61% YoY.
Janus Henderson's rejection of Victory Capital's acquisition proposal could indicate challenges in executing growth strategies through M&A.
Gross margin dropped by -2.82% YoY in Q4 2025.
In Q4 2025, Victory Capital demonstrated strong financial growth with a 61% YoY increase in revenue, a 14.61% YoY increase in net income, and a 14.53% YoY increase in EPS. However, gross margin dropped slightly by -2.82% YoY.
Analysts are generally positive, with RBC Capital raising the price target to $84 and maintaining an Outperform rating. Barclays and Morgan Stanley have more conservative price targets of $69, with Equal Weight ratings. The consensus reflects cautious optimism with a focus on M&A and share buybacks.