VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) was downgraded by Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of VirTra from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of VirTra in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Lake Street Capital reduced their target price on VirTra from $7.00 to $5.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $5.00.

VirTra Stock Performance

NASDAQ VTSI opened at $3.71 on Monday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $4.41 and a 200-day moving average price of $4.90. The firm has a market cap of $41.92 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 371.37 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 4.01 and a quick ratio of 2.73. VirTra has a 1 year low of $3.55 and a 1 year high of $7.47.

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

Institutional Trading of VirTra

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new stake in VirTra in the second quarter worth about $868,000. Rothschild Wealth LLC purchased a new position in VirTra in the fourth quarter valued at about $245,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new position in shares of VirTra during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $284,000. United Advisor Group LLC bought a new position in shares of VirTra during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $226,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $341,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 14.69% of the company’s stock.

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.