QinetiQ Group (QNTQF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

QinetiQ Group plc is a global technology and defense services company that specializes in providing advanced test, evaluation, advisory and innovation solutions to government and commercial clients. Established in 2001 through the privatization of the United Kingdom’s Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, the company has since evolved into a publicly traded entity (OTCMKTS: QNTQF) with headquarters in Farnborough, England. QinetiQ leverages decades of scientific and engineering heritage to address complex national security and resilience challenges.

At its core, QinetiQ offers a broad portfolio of capabilities spanning test and evaluation of defence systems, cyber and information assurance, robotics and autonomous systems, electromagnetic environments, sensing technologies, and digital engineering. The company’s laboratories and test ranges facilitate the assessment of aircraft, naval vessels, ground vehicles and weapons systems, while its consultancy teams deliver risk reduction, mission assurance and capability development services. Through integrated modelling, simulation and data analytics, QinetiQ enhances decision-making for both military operations and critical infrastructure protection.

With operations across the United Kingdom, United States, Australia and Canada, QinetiQ serves a diverse client base that includes national defence departments, intelligence agencies, civil aviation authorities and major industrial partners. In North America, the company operates under the QinetiQ North America brand, supporting U.S. Department of Defense programmes in areas such as C5ISR, cyber-security and advanced electronic warfare. In Australia, QinetiQ Australia offers sovereign capability support in defence science and technology.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Steve Wadey, QinetiQ continues to pursue strategic partnerships, research collaborations and long-term contracts with international government bodies and prime system integrators. The company maintains a strong focus on innovation, investing in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous platforms and resilient communications to meet evolving security and defence requirements worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.75 to $6.75
• 50-Day Range: $5.53 to $7.72
• 52-Week Range: $4.34 to $7.72
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 2,484 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 0.68%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

QinetiQ Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

QinetiQ Group scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for QinetiQ Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of QinetiQ Group is -104.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of QinetiQ Group is -104.57, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

QinetiQ Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in QinetiQ Group has recently increased by 6.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

QinetiQ Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.86%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

QinetiQ Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

QinetiQ Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in QinetiQ Group has recently increased by 6.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

QinetiQ Group has a news sentiment score of 0.75. 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.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added QinetiQ Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, QinetiQ Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

61.63% of the stock of QinetiQ Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

QNTQF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have QNTQF shares performed this year?

QinetiQ Group's stock was trading at $4.80 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, QNTQF shares have increased by 40.6% and is now trading at $6.75.

How do I buy shares of QinetiQ Group?

Shares of QNTQF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:QNTQF
• CIK: 1350865
• Web: www.qinetiq.com
• Phone: 441252392000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 8,268
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Net Income: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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Sales & Book Value

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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
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• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A