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QQ Stock Chart & Stats
489.80 p
4.60 p(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
489.80 p
4.60 p(0.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range398.45 p - 576.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume640.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Market Cap
£2.76B
Enterprise Value2.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£259.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£410.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding515,683,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,056,778
30 Day Avg. Volume1,195,703
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)4.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.26
P/FCF Ratio15.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£570.67Price Target Upside16.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Revenue VisibilityThe record order intake and enlarged backlog provide multi-year revenue visibility, reducing reliance on near-term contract awards. High contracted coverage supports workload continuity and gives the business a stronger foundation for delivering medium-term growth.
Cash Generation And ConversionStrong operating cash generation and improved free cash flow indicate that reported profits are converting into funds for investment, debt management and shareholder returns. Management’s target of more than £550m cumulative free cash flow reinforces medium-term cash visibility.
Margin Recovery And Defence PositioningThe return to upper-quartile margins, growth in the core UK business and wins in Typhoon, mission data, lasers and space show improved execution and exposure to durable defence priorities. These capabilities can support higher-value work over multiple years.
Bears Say
Revenue And Earnings VolatilityThe sharp reported revenue decline and recent loss demonstrate that earnings remain sensitive to programme timing, portfolio exits and contract performance. Although profitability recovered, this volatility makes sustained growth and margin delivery less dependable over the next several periods.
U.S. Market Weakness And Contract LossesWeak U.S. defence-services conditions and lost programmes reduce growth opportunities in important markets, while the business review adds execution uncertainty. These pressures may constrain group revenue, dilute margins and require further restructuring or portfolio action.
Higher Leverage And Reduced Balance-sheet CushionLeverage remains manageable but has risen materially compared with the company’s earlier position, while total assets have declined from prior levels. A weaker equity cushion reduces financial flexibility if contract execution, cash conversion or defence budgets deteriorate.
QinetiQ News
QQ FAQ
What was QinetiQ’s price range in the past 12 months?
QinetiQ lowest share price was 398.45 p and its highest was 576.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is QinetiQ’s market cap?
QinetiQ’s market cap is £2.76B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were QinetiQ’s earnings last quarter?
QinetiQ released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.169 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.168 p by 0.001 p.
Is QinetiQ overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts QinetiQ’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does QinetiQ pay dividends?
QinetiQ pays a Semiannually dividend of 8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.04%. See more information on QinetiQ dividends here
What is QinetiQ’s EPS estimate?
QinetiQ’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does QinetiQ have?
QinetiQ has 515,683,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to QinetiQ’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QinetiQ reported an EPS of 0.169 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.168 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.878%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of QinetiQ?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:QQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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QinetiQ Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£570.67 (16.51% Upside)
£570.67 (16.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:QQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £621.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
QinetiQ
QinetiQ Group plc operates as a prominent science and engineering enterprise, primarily serving the defense, security, and infrastructure sectors across the United States, Australia, Europe, and other international markets. The company is structured into its EMEA Services and Global Products divisions. Its comprehensive offerings include a wide array of advanced technologies such as innovative materials, artificial intelligence, sophisticated analytics, advanced computing solutions, and cutting-edge cyber and electromagnetic capabilities. QinetiQ also specializes in human protection and performance systems, novel weapon concepts and effects, maritime platform design and evaluation, and energy solutions encompassing power sources, storage, and distribution. Further technological provisions include robotics and autonomous systems, secure communication and navigation tools, and advanced sensing, processing, and data fusion systems. Beyond technology development, QinetiQ provides critical services like rigorous testing and evaluation, specialized training and simulation, and cyber and digital resilience support. The company also supplies unmanned aerial, ground, and surface targets. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, QinetiQ caters to a diverse client base that spans defense, aviation and aerospace, energy and utility, financial services, government, law enforcement, marine, space, and telecommunications industries.
QQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
570.67 p
▲(16.51% Upside)