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QinetiQ (QY6) Stock Price & Analysis

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QY6 Stock Chart & Stats

€6.22€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
€5.5€6€6.5Aug 18Sep 1Sep 14Sep 30Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
EUR 6.02 - EUR 6.22
52-Week Range
EUR 4.55 - EUR 6.71
Previous Close
EUR 6.22
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
305
Market Cap
EUR 3.04B
Enterprise Value
EUR 2.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 137.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 414.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.97
Next Earnings
May 27, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.21
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.00%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Backlog Visibility

The GBP 4.4 billion backlog provides a substantial base of contracted work and improves revenue visibility over coming periods. This supports planning, resource allocation and cash generation, while reducing reliance on winning entirely new business each quarter.

Core Business Growth

Growth in the core business indicates that QinetiQ is gaining traction in its priority U.K., European NATO and allied markets. Continued demand across these areas can support more durable expansion as management concentrates capital on stronger strategic positions.

Cash Generation

Consistently positive operating cash flow and materially improved free cash flow demonstrate that the business can convert operations into funding. This supports investment in technology and growth while preserving capacity for shareholder returns and financial commitments.

Bears Say

Revenue And Profit Volatility

The sharp revenue contraction and recent loss show that QinetiQ's earnings base has not yet demonstrated consistent stability. Although profitability returned, volatile revenue and margins could constrain planning, investment capacity and confidence in sustainable earnings power.

Rising Leverage

Higher leverage has weakened the equity cushion compared with QinetiQ's historical position. This reduces financial flexibility if operating performance weakens and may limit the company's ability to fund strategic investment or absorb further contract and market pressures.

U.S. Exit Execution Risk

The planned U.S. exit creates execution uncertainty because completion depends on regulatory approvals and has already required a substantial impairment. The transition may disrupt reported performance and requires management to deliver the promised benefits from a more focused portfolio.

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 €3.04B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s next earnings report is estimated for May 27, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 193 days.
How were QinetiQ’s earnings last quarter?
QinetiQ released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2026. The company reported €0.199 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.181 by €0.018.
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 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does QinetiQ have?
QinetiQ has 512,231,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to QinetiQ’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QinetiQ reported an EPS of €0.199 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.181. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.972%.
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?
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