VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Trading Down 0.4% – Here’s Why

VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) fell 0.4% on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $4.50 and last traded at $4.57. 17,184 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 54% from the average session volume of 36,984 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.59.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently weighed in on VTSI. Zacks Research raised VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Wall Street Zen downgraded VirTra from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of VirTra in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, VirTra has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $7.00.

VirTra Stock Performance

The stock has a 50 day moving average of $4.65 and a 200 day moving average of $5.34. The company has a market capitalization of $51.65 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 228.50 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a quick ratio of 3.12, a current ratio of 4.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

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

Institutional Trading of VirTra

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of VirTra in the 3rd quarter valued at about $70,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in VirTra in the third quarter worth approximately $74,000. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in VirTra by 64.9% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 14,780 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,000 after buying an additional 5,816 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in VirTra in the second quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of VirTra by 88.5% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 27,406 shares of the company’s stock worth $112,000 after buying an additional 12,864 shares in the last quarter. 14.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About VirTra

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.