VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.08 EPS

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.08, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $5.76 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.54 million. VirTra had a negative net margin of 17.04% and a negative return on equity of 6.54%.

Here are the key takeaways from VirTra’s conference call:

• Bookings increased to $5.5 million from $3.8 million in Q1, while backlog remained strong at approximately $24.9 million, including $7.9 million in STEP contracts.
• Management cited reopened grant programs, renewed federal activity, and acceptance into three U.S. Army marketplace categories as signs that funding and procurement conditions are improving, although conversion to revenue may take time.
• International revenue rose to $2.2 million from $1.4 million year over year and supported the sequential improvement, but management cautioned that international sales remain lumpy and difficult to forecast because of long procurement and installation cycles.
• Second-quarter revenue fell to $5.8 million from $7.0 million year over year, gross margin declined to 59% from 69%, and the company posted a $0.3 million net loss versus prior-year net income of $0.2 million.
• VirTra completed the acquisition of its Orlando campus to strengthen its military and defense presence, while tenant leases are expected to provide rental income and the company expanded content production to approximately 10 new scenarios during the quarter.

VirTra Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VTSI opened at $3.23 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $36.52 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -12.42 and a beta of 0.74. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 3.93 and a quick ratio of 2.49. VirTra has a fifty-two week low of $2.88 and a fifty-two week high of $6.29.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have commented on VTSI shares. Zacks Research raised shares of VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of VirTra in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $5.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in VirTra in the fourth quarter worth $64,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of VirTra in the 4th quarter valued at $186,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in shares of VirTra in the 4th quarter valued at $82,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new stake in shares of VirTra in the 4th quarter valued at $97,000. Finally, Rothschild Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of VirTra in the 4th quarter valued at $245,000. 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.