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QQ Stock Chart & Stats
484.40 p
-4.00 p(-0.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
484.40 p
-4.00 p(-0.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range398.45 p - 551.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume117.70K
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Market Cap
£2.51B
Enterprise Value2.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£259.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£410.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.6
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding516,784,900
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
£540.50Price Target Upside11.58% 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 improved FCF in 2026 (GBP 159m, ~100% conversion) underpin durable liquidity. A >£550m three‑year FCF target aligns incentives, supports buybacks/dividends and provides flexibility to fund bids and capex over the medium term.
Large, Higher-quality BacklogA £4.8bn backlog (up ~41%) and strong intake give multi-year revenue visibility and reduce near-term award timing risk. ~67% contracted cover and a £12bn pipeline support sustained service revenue and improve planning for resources, margins and capital allocation decisions.
Restored Margins & Stronger Returns PolicyReturn to upper‑quartile margins and high ROCE indicate structurally improved earnings quality after restructuring. A raised payout framework and multi‑year buyback signal management discipline on capital allocation, committing cash to shareholders while retaining funds for reinvestment and bids.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue VolatilityA sizeable reported revenue drop and recent stalls reveal sensitivity to contract timing, portfolio exits and award cycles. Structural revenue volatility complicates forecasting, reduces operating leverage benefits and raises execution risk for multi‑year margin and cash targets.
Rising LeverageLeverage increasing materially versus prior years weakens the equity cushion and raises refinancing and covenant risk in downturns. Higher net debt constrains capital flexibility, making planned shareholder returns and opportunistic M&A more conditional on sustained cash generation.
U.S. Market Weakness & Contract LossesUnderperformance in the U.S. and strategic exits reduce geographic diversification and remove previously steady revenue lines. Contract losses and slower award timing in a major market heighten reliance on UK/EMEA, concentrating political/budget risks and limiting predictable growth sources.
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 551.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is QinetiQ’s market cap?
QinetiQ’s market cap is £2.51B.
When is QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date?
QinetiQ’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 110 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 2.25%. 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 516,784,900 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:
£540.50 (11.58% Upside)
£540.50 (11.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:QQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £670.7K 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
2.25%
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
540.50 p
▲(11.58% Upside)