QY6 Stock Chart & Stats
€6.25
€0.29(5.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€6.25
€0.29(5.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€4.55 - €6.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume720.00
Average Volume (3M)417.00
Market Cap
€2.91B
Enterprise Value€2.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€259.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€410.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding514,600,340
10 Day Avg. Volume254
30 Day Avg. Volume417
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
€6.45Price Target Upside3.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€23.29M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog VisibilityThe enlarged backlog and high contracted revenue cover provide multi-year visibility into future activity, reducing reliance on winning all near-term tenders. Strong order intake and a book-to-bill above one also indicate ongoing demand for QinetiQ’s specialist defence and security capabilities.
Cash GenerationStrong operating performance translated into materially higher free cash flow and full cash conversion, supporting self-funded investment and shareholder distributions. Management’s target of more than GBP 550m of free cash flow over three years reinforces the potential durability of cash generation.
Defence Technology GrowthLarge programme wins and technology awards strengthen QinetiQ’s position in mission data, advanced sensing, autonomy, lasers and space. These specialist capabilities can deepen customer relationships and create follow-on development, production and lifecycle-support opportunities.
Bears Say
Revenue InstabilityThe sharp reported revenue decline and prior-year loss demonstrate that QinetiQ’s earnings base has recently been unstable despite a return to profitability. Such volatility can make resource planning harder and raises questions about how consistently growth and margins can be sustained.
Higher LeverageLeverage remains workable but has risen materially from QinetiQ’s earlier position, reducing balance-sheet resilience. A weaker equity cushion may constrain flexibility for acquisitions, investment or shareholder returns if programme performance deteriorates or cash conversion becomes more uneven.
U.S. Market PressureU.S. market weakness presents a durable challenge because budget pressure, slower contract awards and a shift toward platform and hardware work can reduce both growth and service margins. The review and cost reductions also signal uncertainty around the future contribution of this business.
QinetiQ News
QY6 FAQ
What was QinetiQ’s price range in the past 12 months?
QinetiQ lowest stock price was €4.55 and its highest was €6.71 in the past 12 months.
What is QinetiQ’s market cap?
QinetiQ’s market cap is €2.91B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were QinetiQ’s earnings last quarter?
QinetiQ released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported €0.198 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.196 by €0.001.
Is QinetiQ overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts QinetiQ’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does QinetiQ pay dividends?
QinetiQ does not currently pay dividends.
What is QinetiQ’s EPS estimate?
QinetiQ’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does QinetiQ have?
QinetiQ has 514,600,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to QinetiQ’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QinetiQ reported an EPS of €0.198 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.196. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.547%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of QinetiQ?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:QY6
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:
€6.45 (3.25% Upside)
€6.45 (3.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:QY6 Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €130.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.20%
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.
QY6 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€6.45
▲(3.25% Upside)