VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Trading Down 0.3% – Here’s Why

VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) dropped 0.3% on Monday . The stock traded as low as $3.29 and last traded at $3.34. 164,970 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 261% from the average session volume of 45,750 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.35.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VTSI has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research lowered VirTra from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, March 30th. Lake Street Capital decreased their price target on VirTra from $7.00 to $5.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered VirTra from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $5.00.

VirTra Price Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $37.78 million, a P/E ratio of -15.18 and a beta of 0.75. The business’s 50-day moving average is $3.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $4.23. The company has a quick ratio of 2.49, a current ratio of 3.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 11th. The company reported ($0.12) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.09) by ($0.03). VirTra had a negative return on equity of 5.53% and a negative net margin of 13.60%.The firm had revenue of $3.47 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.73 million. As a group, analysts predict that VirTra, Inc. will post -0.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of VirTra

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in VirTra by 88.5% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 27,406 shares of the company’s stock worth $112,000 after purchasing an additional 12,864 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in VirTra in the 2nd quarter valued at $96,000. Marshall Wace LLP purchased a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at $868,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at $198,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter worth $341,000. 14.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.