VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 54,226 shares, a drop of 32.3% from the August 15th total of 80,109 shares. Currently, 0.5% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 34,529 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.6 days.

VirTra Stock Down 0.3%

NASDAQ:VTSI opened at $2.89 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.06 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3.57. VirTra has a 52-week low of $2.87 and a 52-week high of $6.29. The company has a market cap of $32.71 million, a PE ratio of -11.12 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 2.44 and a current ratio of 3.89.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.10) by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $5.76 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.54 million. VirTra had a negative return on equity of 6.59% and a negative net margin of 17.04%. On average, sell-side analysts expect that VirTra will post -0.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VTSI has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of VirTra in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

An institutional investor recently bought a new stake in VirTra stock. Diversify Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 13,249 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $49,000. Diversify Wealth Management LLC owned about 0.12% of VirTra at the end of the most recent quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.