VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Trading Down 4.8% – Here’s What Happened

VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI)’s share price dropped 4.8% on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $4.57 and last traded at $4.61. Approximately 43,089 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 18% from the average daily volume of 52,732 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.84.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have commented on VTSI. Zacks Research raised VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Wall Street Zen lowered VirTra from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of VirTra in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $7.00.

VirTra Stock Down 4.8%

The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $4.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $5.51. The company has a market capitalization of $52.09 million, a PE ratio of 230.50 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 3.12 and a current ratio of 4.40.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.05 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $5.35 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.99 million. VirTra had a return on equity of 0.32% and a net margin of 0.60%. Equities research analysts anticipate that VirTra, Inc. will post 0.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On VirTra

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new stake in VirTra in the second quarter valued at about $868,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new stake in shares of VirTra in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $284,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $341,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $228,000. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd bought a new position in VirTra during the second quarter worth $198,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 14.69% of the company’s stock.

VirTra Company Profile

VirTra, Inc (NASDAQ: VTSI) develops and markets simulation-based training systems designed to enhance decision-making, marksmanship, and judgmental use-of-force skills for law enforcement, military, corrections, and commercial security organizations. The company’s virtual reality–based solutions integrate immersive video, scenario-based engagement, and live firearms training to create realistic, customizable exercises. By combining hardware, software, and content, VirTra aims to deliver comprehensive training environments that replicate real-world challenges faced by frontline professionals.

Key products in VirTra’s portfolio include the V-300 and V-150 immersive training simulators, which offer wraparound projection with touch-screen compatibility for weapon-mounted or handheld controls.