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QinetiQ (GB:QQ)
LSE:QQ
QQ Stock Chart & Stats
501.50p
-4.00p(-0.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
501.50p
-4.00p(-0.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range337.40p - 579.50p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume117.70K
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Market Cap
£2.64B
Enterprise Value2.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£290.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£428.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
May 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding530,206,050
10 Day Avg. Volume1,056,778
30 Day Avg. Volume1,195,703
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)3.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.13
P/FCF Ratio19.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£536.67Price Target Upside7.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Guidance StabilityQinetiQ keeping FY26 guidance unchanged despite market expectations of a downgrade reduces downside risk and signals management confidence in financial targets.
ProfitabilityEBITA margin of 10.7% exceeding the 10% guidance signals improving profitability and operational leverage, which can support higher valuation expectations.
Revenue VisibilityNear-term revenue cover around 89%, rising to about 91% with recent contract awards, alongside an expected book-to-bill reaching parity, points to clearer revenue visibility and order replenishment.
Bears Say
Analyst Sentiment And ForecastsAnalyst recommendation is Hold and market forecasts for future growth appear optimistic, indicating potential for downward revisions to consensus estimates.
Contract Market CompetitivenessThe market for winning contracts remains difficult, and recent order improvements may not reflect sustained momentum, risking continued pressure on new business wins.
Government Spending RiskA delay in a major government investment plan increases the risk that contract challenges will persist and could reduce future order intake from core public sector customers.
QinetiQ News
QQ FAQ
What was QinetiQ’s price range in the past 12 months?
QinetiQ lowest share price was 337.40p and its highest was 579.50p in the past 12 months.
What is QinetiQ’s market cap?
QinetiQ’s market cap is £2.64B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 108 days.
How were QinetiQ’s earnings last quarter?
QinetiQ released its earnings results on Nov 13, 2025. The company reported 0.13p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.13p by 0p.
Is QinetiQ overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts QinetiQ’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does QinetiQ pay dividends?
QinetiQ pays a Semiannually dividend of 3p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2%. See more information on QinetiQ dividends here
What is QinetiQ’s EPS estimate?
QinetiQ’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does QinetiQ have?
QinetiQ has 530,206,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to QinetiQ’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QinetiQ reported an EPS of 0.13p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.13p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.568%.
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:
£536.67 (7.01% Upside)
£536.67 (7.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:QQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
QinetiQ
QinetiQ Group plc operates as a science and engineering company primarily in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United States, Australia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through EMEA Services and Global Products segments. It offers advanced materials and manufacturing products; artificial intelligence, analytics, and advanced computing technologies; cyber and electromagnetic technologies; human protection and performance systems; novel systems, and weapons and effects; maritime platform, and system design and assessment products; power sources, and energy storage and distribution products; robotics and autonomy services; secure communications and navigation systems; and sensing, processing, and data fusion systems. The company also provides testing and evaluation, training and simulation, and cyber and digital resilience services, as well as unmanned air, land, and surface targets. It serves defense, aviation and aerospace, energy and utility, financial services, government, law enforcement, marine, space, and telecommunications sectors. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.
QQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
536.67p
▲(7.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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