VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) Short Interest Update

VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTSI) saw a large decline in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 78,005 shares, a decline of 38.1% from the November 30th total of 126,027 shares. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 52,266 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 52,266 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

VirTra Stock Down 3.0%

NASDAQ VTSI opened at $4.25 on Tuesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $5.06 and its 200-day simple moving average is $5.71. The company has a quick ratio of 3.12, a current ratio of 4.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The firm has a market cap of $48.03 million, a PE ratio of 212.50 and a beta of 0.63. VirTra has a 52 week low of $3.57 and a 52 week high of $7.47.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 10th. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.05 by ($0.08). VirTra had a return on equity of 0.32% and a net margin of 0.60%.The firm had revenue of $5.35 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.99 million. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that VirTra will post 0.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of VirTra in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Zacks Research downgraded VirTra from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of VirTra from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, VirTra currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $7.00.

Institutional Trading of VirTra

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VTSI. Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VirTra in the 3rd quarter valued at $70,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new position in VirTra in the 3rd quarter valued at about $74,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in VirTra by 64.9% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 14,780 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after purchasing an additional 5,816 shares during the period. Nuveen LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VirTra during the first quarter worth about $94,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd purchased a new position in shares of VirTra in the second quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.