VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Given New $5.00 Price Target at Lake Street Capital

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) had its price objective lowered by Lake Street Capital from $7.00 to $5.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Zacks Research upgraded VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued 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 issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.00.

VirTra Price Performance

Shares of VirTra stock opened at $3.73 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $42.15 million, a PE ratio of 373.37 and a beta of 0.66. VirTra has a twelve month low of $3.55 and a twelve month high of $7.47. The company has a quick ratio of 3.12, a current ratio of 4.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $4.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $4.94.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by ($0.07). VirTra had a return on equity of 0.11% and a net margin of 0.22%.The business had revenue of $2.91 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.37 million. Sell-side analysts predict that VirTra will post 0.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On VirTra

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of VirTra by 0.7% in the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 321,081 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,689,000 after purchasing an additional 2,195 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in VirTra by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 122,444 shares of the company’s stock worth $514,000 after buying an additional 3,304 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in VirTra by 64.9% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 14,780 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after buying an additional 5,816 shares during the last quarter. ARS Investment Partners LLC boosted its stake in VirTra by 23.9% during the third quarter. ARS Investment Partners LLC now owns 47,957 shares of the company’s stock worth $252,000 after buying an additional 9,240 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in VirTra in the 3rd quarter valued at $70,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 14.69% of the company’s stock.

Key VirTra News

Here are the key news stories impacting VirTra this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lake Street Capital kept a “buy” rating on VTSI and set a $5.00 price target (down from $7.00), implying material upside from current levels which supports continued analyst interest. Lake Street Lowers Target but Keeps Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage summaries note that Wall Street analysts broadly view VirTra as a buy, which can attract demand from institutional and retail investors. Wall Street Analysts See VirTra (VTSI) as a Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Company commentary and coverage indicate an improving funding environment and continued strong demand for training simulators — a constructive operational signal if sustained. VirTra Sees Improvement in Funding Environment
• Neutral Sentiment: VirTra filed its official Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and press release, providing the company’s prepared statements and disclosures for investors to review. VirTra Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results disappointed: EPS missed consensus (reported loss wider than expected) and revenue came in well below estimates — clear drivers of downward pressure on the stock. VirTra Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Independent summaries (MarketBeat) highlight the magnitude of the revenue and EPS miss versus analyst expectations, underscoring why shares reacted negatively. VirTra Q4 Results and Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings call transcripts show management discussing the miss and results in detail — these transcripts amplify investor focus on near-term execution and revenue recovery. VirTra Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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.