LON:QQ QinetiQ Group (QQ) Share Price, News & Analysis → They said crypto was dead. It went up 100X. (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free QQ Stock Alerts GBX 361.60 +6.60 (+1.86%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 354▼ 362.0450-Day Range 305.60▼ 376.4052-Week Range N/AVolume905,575 shsAverage Volume88,555 shsMarket Capitalization£2.08 billionP/E Ratio2,008.89Dividend Yield2.21%Price TargetGBX 443.40 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get QinetiQ Group alerts: Email Address QinetiQ Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.83 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.6% UpsideGBX 443.40 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£4.01 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.26 out of 5 stars 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingQinetiQ Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 443.40, QinetiQ Group has a forecasted upside of 22.6% from its current price of GBX 361.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageQinetiQ Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for QQ. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldQinetiQ Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.17%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthQinetiQ Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of QinetiQ Group is 4,444.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for QQ. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentQinetiQ Group has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for QinetiQ Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added QinetiQ Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, QinetiQ Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £40,122.29 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.89% of the stock of QinetiQ Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions68.53% of the stock of QinetiQ Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of QinetiQ Group is 2,008.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 156.32.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of QinetiQ Group is 2,008.89, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 392.50.Price to Earnings Growth RatioQinetiQ Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.47. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioQinetiQ Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyMy next big prediction isn’t a predictionI believe this could change your life forever. I’m talking about transforming everything for you, financially. 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It offers advanced materials and manufacturing products; artificial intelligence, analytics, and advanced computing technologies; cyber and electromagnetic technologies; human protection and performance systems; novel systems, and weapons and effects; platform and system design and assessment products; power sources, and energy storage and distribution products; robotics and autonomy services; secure communications and navigation systems; and sensing, processing, and data fusion systems. The company also provides testing and evaluation, training and simulation, and cyber and digital resilience services, as well as unmanned air, land, and surface targets. It serves defense, aviation and aerospace, energy and utility, financial services, government, law enforcement, marine, space, and telecommunications sectors. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.Read More QQ Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart QQ Stock News HeadlinesMarch 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQinetiQ Group (LON:QQ) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $333.12March 13, 2024 | fool.co.uk1 FTSE 250 stock that looks cheap at less than £4March 19, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)THIS cryptocurrency has gained 40% in 6 months. A crypto millionaire who has researched the space for a decade says it will go up 8,788% in 5 years. The name of this cryptocurrency is revealed right here: March 11, 2024 | msn.com1 under the radar FTSE 250 defence star investors should consider buyingMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comRolls-Royce shares? I’d buy this overlooked FTSE 250 stock insteadMarch 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs QinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) Recent Stock Performance Influenced By Its Fundamentals In Any Way?February 19, 2024 | msn.comAs Currys’ share price rockets, here’s another potentially hot UK takeover target!February 14, 2024 | msn.comRecovering German Giant ProSiebenSat.1 Says It Ended 2023 On “Good Note” As Q3 Earnings Of $358.5M Exceed ExpectationsMarch 19, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.February 14, 2024 | au.news.yahoo.comInstacart cuts 250 jobs after reporting increased revenueJanuary 17, 2024 | msn.comWhy I’m buying more Qinetiq for my SIPP right nowDecember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.026November 20, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comQinetiQ Group Bags Multi-year, $170 Mln Contract From US Department Of Homeland SecurityNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQinetiQ US Awarded $170M U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract for Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)November 10, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com3 FTSE defence stocks to consider buying in 2024October 31, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deQinetiQ Gets Five Year Contract In The US From SCOOctober 23, 2023 | msn.com2024 threatens market turmoil! I aim to secure passive income with these two growth stocksOctober 20, 2023 | msn.comI just bought this FTSE 250 defence star as war breaks outOctober 11, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBoost for British weapons maker as US sales drive record order bookOctober 4, 2023 | msn.comHere’s one value stock I’d snap up and hold for 10 years!September 28, 2023 | businesswire.comOshkosh Defense RCV Selected for Platform Prototype Design & BuildSeptember 25, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy in October!June 23, 2023 | marketwatch.comQinetiQ US named a 2023 Top Workplace by The Washington PostJune 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.053May 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.053April 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/2 Dividend1/04/2024Dividend Payable2/02/2024Today3/19/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Aerospace & Defense Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:QQ CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.qinetiq.com Phone+44-8700-100942FaxN/AEmployees8,268Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 443.40 High Stock Price TargetGBX 465 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 390 Potential Upside/Downside+22.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.18 Trailing P/E Ratio2,008.89 Forward P/E Ratio13.83 P/E Growth1.47Net Income£107.90 million Net Margins6.03% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.58% Return on Assets4.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio39.57 Current Ratio1.24 Quick Ratio1.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.79 billion Price / Sales1.16 Cash FlowGBX 39.66 per share Price / Cash Flow9.12 Book ValueGBX 173 per share Price / Book2.09Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares576,080,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£2.08 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.38 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Steve Wadey (Age 55)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.16MMs. Carol Borg (Age 50)Group CFO & Corporate Governance and Director Comp: $1.39MMike SewartChief Technology & Operating OfficerJohn HaworthGroup Head of Investor RelationsMr. James Stephen FieldGroup Director Legal & Company SecretaryAmanda NelsonChief People OfficerMr. Neville SalkeldChief Strategy OfficerMs. Vicky WeiseChief Enterprise Services OfficerMr. James WillisChief Executive of UK IntelligenceMr. Stephen IwickiExecutive VP of C5ISR Business - QinetiQ USMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBoeingLON:BOEChemring GroupLON:CHGSeniorLON:SNRCobhamLON:COBSerco GroupLON:SRPView All CompetitorsInsidersSteve WadeyBought 41 shares on 2/9/2024Total: £15,047.00 ($367.00/share)Sir Gordon MessengerBought 11,958 shares on 1/18/2024Total: £3.98 M ($333.00/share)Steve WadeyBought 48 shares on 1/9/2024Total: £15,168.00 ($316.00/share)Steve WadeyBought 49 shares on 12/11/2023Total: £14,798.00 ($302.00/share)Steve WadeyBought 47 shares on 10/10/2023Total: £14,993.00 ($319.00/share)View All Insider Transactions QQ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell QinetiQ Group stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for QinetiQ Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QQ shares. View QQ analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is QinetiQ Group's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for QinetiQ Group's stock. Their QQ share price targets range from GBX 390 to GBX 465. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 443.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for QQ or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have QQ shares performed in 2024? QinetiQ Group's stock was trading at GBX 309 at the start of the year. Since then, QQ shares have increased by 17.0% and is now trading at GBX 361.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does QinetiQ Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for QinetiQ Group? QinetiQ Group announced a dividend on Saturday, November 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 2.60 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a yield of 0.74%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for QQ. Is QinetiQ Group a good dividend stock? QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ) pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.17%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,444.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for QQ. What other stocks do shareholders of QinetiQ Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other QinetiQ Group investors own include Babcock International Group (BAB), Northamber (NAR), Ashmore Group (ASHM), Barclays (BARC), Burberry Group (BRBY), Capita (CPI), Diageo (DGE) and Experian (EXPN). How do I buy shares of QinetiQ Group? Shares of QQ stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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