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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free VSEC Stock Alerts $80.00 +0.06 (+0.08%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$79.37▼$81.7750-Day Range$58.09▼$82.6052-Week Range$40.88▼$83.00Volume94,306 shsAverage Volume126,874 shsMarket Capitalization$1.26 billionP/E Ratio33.33Dividend Yield0.50%Price Target$78.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get VSE alerts: Email Address VSE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.2% Downside$78.25 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.49% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.37Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.42%From $3.29 to $3.60 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.81 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector79th out of 102 stocksEngineering Services Industry5th out of 5 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVSE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $78.25, VSE has a forecasted downside of 2.2% from its current price of $80.00.Amount of Analyst CoverageVSE has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.49% of the outstanding shares of VSE have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVSE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VSE has recently increased by 26.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVSE has a dividend yield of 0.50%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthVSE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of VSE is 16.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, VSE will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.11% next year. This indicates that VSE will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VSEC. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVSE has a news sentiment score of 0.37. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for VSE this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for VSEC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows6 people have added VSE to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, VSE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.70% of the stock of VSE is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions91.54% of the stock of VSE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for VSE are expected to grow by 9.42% in the coming year, from $3.29 to $3.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VSE is 33.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.90.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VSE is 33.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 18.97.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVSE has a P/B Ratio of 2.04. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About VSE Stock (NASDAQ:VSEC)VSE Corporation operates as a diversified aftermarket products and services company in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Aviation and Fleet. The Aviation segment provides aftermarket parts supply and distribution; maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for components and engine accessories supporting commercial, business, and general aviation operators. This segment serves commercial airlines, regional airlines, cargo transporters, MRO integrators and providers, aviation manufacturers, corporate and private aircraft owners, and fixed-base operators. The Fleet segment offers parts supply, inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, supply chain support, and other services to support the commercial aftermarket medium- and heavy-duty truck market. This segment also provides sale of vehicle parts and supply chain services to support client truck fleets, as well as sustainment solutions and managed inventory services to government and commercial truck fleets. VSE Corporation was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.Read More VSEC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VSEC Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) Shares Cross Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $62.57March 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVSE Corporation: Strong Growth Outlook But Share Price Lacks Margin Of SafetyMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVSE Corporation (VSEC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 8, 2024 | businesswire.comVSE Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 VSE Corp Earnings CallMarch 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVSE Corporation 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 6, 2024 | investorplace.comVSEC Stock Earnings: VSE Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q4 2023March 6, 2024 | msn.comVSE Non-GAAP EPS of $0.85 beats by $0.05, revenue of $235.33M beats by $0.85MMarch 6, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: VSE Q4 EarningsMarch 6, 2024 | businesswire.comVSE Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 6, 2024 | businesswire.comVSE Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVSEC Jul 2024 65.000 callMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVSEC Apr 2024 55.000 putMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVSE Corp (VSEC) Announces Strategic Moves and Preliminary 2023 EarningsMarch 2, 2024 | uk.investing.comVSE Corporation to acquire Turbine Controls for $120 millionFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comVSE to buy TCI, explores strategic optionsFebruary 29, 2024 | businesswire.comVSE Corporation Announces Strategic Actions to Expand Aviation Aftermarket and Enhance Growth and ProfitabilityFebruary 25, 2024 | wsj.comVSE Corp.February 22, 2024 | benzinga.comVSE Stock (NASDAQ:VSEC) Insider TradesFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVSE Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Conference Call DateFebruary 20, 2024 | businesswire.comVSE Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Conference Call DateFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.com7 Defense Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise in the Middle EastFebruary 15, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Defense Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise in the Middle EastFebruary 3, 2024 | insidermonkey.com5 Best American Defense Stocks To Buy According to AnalystsSee More Headlines Receive VSEC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for VSE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/27/2021Ex-Dividend for 2/8 Dividend1/24/2024Dividend Payable2/08/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend5/01/2024Dividend Payable5/16/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConstruction Industry Engineering services Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VSEC CUSIP91828410 CIK102752 Webwww.vsecorp.com Phone(703) 960-4600Fax703-960-2688Employees1,200Year Founded1959Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$78.25 High Stock Price Target$86.00 Low Stock Price Target$70.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.2%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.40 Trailing P/E Ratio33.33 Forward P/E Ratio24.32 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$39.13 million Net Margins4.55% Pretax Margin6.61% Return on Equity8.72% Return on Assets3.90% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.66 Current Ratio2.70 Quick Ratio0.95 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$860.49 million Price / Sales1.47 Cash Flow$4.37 per share Price / Cash Flow18.30 Book Value$39.16 per share Price / Book2.04Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares15,770,000Free Float12,978,000Market Cap$1.26 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.66 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John A. Cuomo (Age 50)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.86MMr. Stephen D. Griffin (Age 37)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $917.92kMs. Farinaz S. Tehrani (Age 57)Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $651kMr. Chad M. Wheeler (Age 49)President of Fleet Segment Comp: $729.89kMr. Benjamin A. Thomas (Age 39)President of Aviation Segment Comp: $671.6kNoel RyanHead of Investor RelationsMr. Michael PerlmanVice President of Investor Relations & CommunicationsMs. Krista StaffordSenior VP & Chief Human Resources OfficerMajor General Charles A. Anderson (Age 65)Federal & Defense Services President Richard HannahTreasurerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWilldan GroupNASDAQ:WLDNQuanex Building ProductsNYSE:NXAspen AerogelsNYSE:ASPNBlueLinxNYSE:BXCBeazer Homes USANYSE:BZHView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVanguard Group Inc.Bought 17,052 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 4.522%Fisher Asset Management LLCBought 710 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.159%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 4,173 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.143%Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MDBought 409 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.037%Aspect Partners LLCBought 1,694 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.011%View All Institutional Transactions VSEC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell VSE stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for VSE in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VSEC shares. View VSEC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is VSE's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for VSE's shares. Their VSEC share price targets range from $70.00 to $86.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $78.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.2%. View analysts price targets for VSEC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VSEC shares performed in 2024? VSE's stock was trading at $64.61 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VSEC stock has increased by 23.8% and is now trading at $80.00. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting VSE? VSE saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 550,700 shares, an increase of 26.3% from the February 29th total of 435,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 88,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 6.2 days. View VSE's Short Interest. When is VSE's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 29th 2024. View our VSEC earnings forecast. How were VSE's earnings last quarter? VSE Co. (NASDAQ:VSEC) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 27th. The construction company reported $0.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.03. The construction company had revenue of $200.58 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $186.15 million. VSE had a net margin of 4.55% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.72%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.62 EPS. How often does VSE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for VSE? VSE declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 8th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Thursday, May 16th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.50%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 1st. Read our dividend analysis for VSEC. Is VSE a good dividend stock? VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.50%. The dividend payout ratio is 16.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VSEC will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VSEC. What ETF holds VSE's stock? First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund holds 28,342 shares of VSEC stock, representing 0.91% of its portfolio. What guidance has VSE issued on next quarter's earnings? VSE issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.310-3.310 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.190. The company issued revenue guidance of $860.0 million-$860.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $859.6 million. What is John A. Cuomo's approval rating as VSE's CEO? 7 employees have rated VSE Chief Executive Officer John A. Cuomo on Glassdoor.com. John A. Cuomo has an approval rating of 90% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of VSE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other VSE investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Southern (SO), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), ONEOK (OKE) and QUALCOMM (QCOM). Who are VSE's major shareholders? VSE's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.98%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.52%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.52%), Jennison Associates LLC (3.15%), GW&K Investment Management LLC (1.62%) and Legal Advantage Investments Inc. (1.47%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of VSE? Shares of VSEC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does VSE have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of VSE: 1st Choice Aerospace, 1st Choice Aerospace Inc., Air Parts & Supply Co., Air Parts & Supply Company, Akimeka, Akimeka LLC, CT Aerospace, CT Aerospace LLC, Energetics Inc., Energetics Incorporated, G&B Solutions, Global Parts Group Inc, HAECO Special Services LLC, Integrated Concepts and Research Corp, Kansas Aviation of Independence L.L.C., Kansas Aviation of Independence LLC, Prime Turbines, Prime Turbines LLC, Ultra Seating, Ultra Seating Company, VSE Aviation Inc., Wheeler Bros, and Wheeler Bros. 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