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QQ Stock Chart & Stats
526.00 p
4.60 p(0.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
526.00 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)1.42M
Market Cap
£2.31B
Enterprise Value2.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£259.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£410.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.8
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding514,078,400
10 Day Avg. Volume1,659,270
30 Day Avg. Volume1,415,656
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
£553.50Price Target Upside5.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Revenue VisibilityThe sharply higher backlog, positive book-to-bill and contracted revenue cover provide multi-year visibility into demand and future delivery. This reduces reliance on near-term order timing, supports workforce and capacity planning, and strengthens the foundation for sustained revenue growth.
Cash Generation And ExecutionStrong free cash flow growth and full cash conversion indicate that reported profits are translating into funding capacity. This supports investment, debt management and shareholder distributions, while the relatively low stated leverage provides flexibility to execute the medium-term plan.
Defence Technology Growth PlatformsContract wins across lasers, mission data and space expand QinetiQ’s exposure to technology-led defence priorities. These programmes can deepen customer relationships, create follow-on integration and support work, and diversify growth beyond its established testing and advisory activities.
Bears Say
Revenue And Earnings VolatilityThe sharp reported revenue decline and recent movement from loss to modest profitability show that earnings power has not yet been consistently stable. Such volatility can make resource planning harder, reduce operating leverage, and increase dependence on successful programme awards and delivery.
U.S. Market PressureWeak U.S. market conditions directly challenge growth and profitability in an important international business. Slower awards and margin compression can defer revenue, reduce returns on existing capabilities, and require further portfolio or cost actions while management assesses options for the U.S. operation.
Rising Balance-sheet LeverageThe rise in debt relative to equity represents a structural deterioration from QinetiQ’s historically low leverage and leaves a thinner balance-sheet cushion. Higher leverage can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to weaker cash conversion, and reduce flexibility during programme or market setbacks.
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 £2.31B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 34 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 2.42%. 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 514,078,400 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
QinetiQ Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£553.50 (5.23% Upside)
£553.50 (5.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:QQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £618.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.12%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
553.50 p
▲(5.23% Upside)