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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
£2.87B
Enterprise Value2.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£259.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£410.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.3
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding516,239,000
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
£560.50Price Target Upside14.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating cash flow and a materially higher free cash flow in 2026 show durable cash conversion. Management's three‑year >£550m FCF target underpins sustainable funding for dividends, buybacks and reinvestment, reducing earnings quality risk over the medium term.
Large Backlog And Order VisibilityA substantially larger backlog and strong order intake provide multi‑year revenue visibility, smoothing project timing risk inherent in defence contracting. The 67% contracted cover supports near-term revenue and helps management hit guided growth and margin targets if award timing is maintained.
Portfolio Reshaping And Margin RecoveryCompleted restructuring and portfolio actions have trimmed low‑quality lines and lowered cost base, driving higher revenue per head and restored margins. These structural changes increase recurring earnings quality and ROCE potential, making medium‑term margin targets more attainable.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage rising from historically low levels reduces financial flexibility and increases downside risk if cash flows weaken. Higher net debt limits optionality for M&A or additional buybacks and increases sensitivity to funding costs, making capital allocation more constrained over the medium term.
Revenue Volatility & Recent ContractionA sharp reported revenue drop and prior stalling highlight exposure to contract timing, portfolio exits and one‑offs. Persistent top‑line volatility complicates forecasting and risks undercutting margin improvement unless higher backlog converts into steady organic growth across segments.
U.S. Market Weakness & Contract LossesStructural weakness in the U.S. defence services market, disposals and contract losses reduce geographic diversification and medium‑term growth optionality. Ongoing reassessment of the U.S. business signals execution risk and could limit the group's ability to offset slower award timing in other regions.
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 £2.87B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 89 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 1.95%. 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 516,239,000 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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£560.50 (14.43% Upside)
£560.50 (14.43% 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
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.95%
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
560.50 p
▲(14.43% Upside)