QinetiQ Group (QQ.) Stock Overview
Provides science and technology solution in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£4.51 |
| 52 Week High | UK£5.52 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£3.98 |
| Beta | 0.33 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.12% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.43% |
| 1 Year Change | -7.65% |
| 3 Year Change | 31.93% |
| 5 Year Change | 30.10% |
| Change since IPO | 111.83% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
QQ.: Execution Risks And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Limit Upside Potential
QinetiQ Group's analyst price targets have shifted modestly higher to a range of about £6.00 to £6.15 per share, as analysts point to updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples to support the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on QinetiQ Group points to a tighter cluster of price targets around the £6.00 level, with some analysts adjusting their views to reflect updated assumptions on valuation, execution risk and growth expectations.
Narrative Update • Jun 04
QQ.: Buy Rating Revisions And Capital Returns Will Support Repriced Shares
Analysts have reset QinetiQ Group's fair value estimate from £6.35 to £6.15, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher discount rate, while recent price targets around £6.00 to £6.15 support the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on QinetiQ Group has been broadly supportive of the revised fair value range.Analysis Article • May 28
We Like QinetiQ Group's (LON:QQ.) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
Shareholders appeared to be happy with QinetiQ Group plc's ( LON:QQ. ) solid earnings report last week. According to...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
QQ.: Execution Risks And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Limit Upside Potential
QinetiQ Group's analyst price targets have shifted modestly higher to a range of about £6.00 to £6.15 per share, as analysts point to updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples to support the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on QinetiQ Group points to a tighter cluster of price targets around the £6.00 level, with some analysts adjusting their views to reflect updated assumptions on valuation, execution risk and growth expectations.Narrative Update • Jun 04
QQ.: Buy Rating Revisions And Capital Returns Will Support Repriced Shares
Analysts have reset QinetiQ Group's fair value estimate from £6.35 to £6.15, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher discount rate, while recent price targets around £6.00 to £6.15 support the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on QinetiQ Group has been broadly supportive of the revised fair value range.Analysis Article • May 28
We Like QinetiQ Group's (LON:QQ.) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
Shareholders appeared to be happy with QinetiQ Group plc's ( LON:QQ. ) solid earnings report last week. According to...Narrative Update • May 02
QQ.: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Repriced Shares
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for QinetiQ Group at £6.35. The updated price target reflects a slightly higher discount rate, a lower assumed revenue growth rate, a higher projected profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 16
QQ.: Contract Execution And Funding Shifts Will Restrain Upside Despite Higher 565 GBp Assumptions
Analysts have increased their QinetiQ Group price target by £0.50, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that refine their view of the company’s valuation profile. Analyst Commentary While the higher price target reflects updated modelling of discount rates, revenue assumptions and P/E, not all commentary is positive.Narrative Update • Apr 01
QQ.: Contract Execution Risk Will Cap Returns Despite Raised 565 GBp Assumptions
QinetiQ Group’s analyst price target has increased to £5.65, with recent upward revisions from banks reflecting analysts’ updated views on its risk profile, revenue trajectory, margins and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious tone around QinetiQ Group, even where headline price targets are higher.Narrative Update • Mar 18
QQ.: Execution Risk On Contracts Will Limit Returns Despite Higher Price Assumptions
QinetiQ Group’s analyst price targets have moved higher, with recent Street research citing refined assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as key reasons for raising fair value estimates. This includes price target increases of £0.25 and £0.50 per share from major banks.Narrative Update • Mar 04
QQ.: Higher Discount Rate And Execution Risk Will Constrain Future Share Returns
Analysts have lifted their price targets on QinetiQ Group to about £5.65 per share, up from around £5.40. They cite updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 18
QQ.: Raised EPS Guidance And Order Execution Will Support Repriced Shares
QinetiQ Group’s updated analyst price targets, now clustering around £4.90 to £5.65 per share, reflect a mix of higher fair value assumptions and revised discount rates as analysts weigh stronger revenue and margin expectations against more moderate future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research leans constructive on QinetiQ Group, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into the £5.20 to £5.65 range and framing the current set up as supported by both execution and valuation arguments.
Narrative Update • Feb 04
QQ.: Dividend And Buyback Support Will Drive Future Share Upside
Analysts have trimmed their overall fair value estimate for QinetiQ Group to £5.49 from £5.55. This reflects updated assumptions around a slightly lower revenue growth outlook, a small improvement in profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate and a marginally reduced future P/E, in the context of recent price target revisions across the Street.Narrative Update • Jan 21
QQ.: Execution And Dividend Policy Will Limit Share Returns Despite Guidance
QinetiQ Group's analyst fair value has been trimmed slightly to £4.29 from £4.32, as analysts factor in updated long term assumptions. Street price targets have shifted in a tight range, with some houses raising targets to £5.65 and others easing them to around £4.90 to £5.50.Narrative Update • Jan 06
QQ.: Dividend Policy And Delivery Risks Will Constrain Share Upside
Analysts have lowered their average price targets on QinetiQ Group to a range of about £4.90 to £5.50 per share. This reflects recent target reductions alongside an upgrade to Buy that points to valuation support following the latest share price pullback.Narrative Update • Dec 15
QQ.: Dividend Policy And Execution Risks Will Shape Near-Term Share Performance
QinetiQ Group's analyst price target has edged lower, with a modest recalibration of fair value to about £4.32 per share. Analysts are weighing softer target cuts from several brokers against improving revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, partly offset by a slightly lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 30
QQ.: Dividend Momentum And Entry Point Will Support Share Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their price targets for QinetiQ Group. Recent research cites valuation adjustments and moderate expectations for near-term upside as the main factors behind the downward revision of a few pence per share.Analysis Article • Nov 30
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.03
The board of QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 6th of February, with...Narrative Update • Nov 16
QQ.: Revenue Momentum and Dividends Will Drive Shares Higher
Narrative Update on QinetiQ Group Analysts have revised their price target for QinetiQ Group upward from £5.53 to £5.57. This change is attributed to improved revenue growth and profit margin expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 16
QinetiQ Group's (LON:QQ.) Dividend Will Be £0.03
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) will pay a dividend of £0.03 on the 6th of February. Based on this payment, the dividend...Narrative Update • Nov 01
QQ.: Future Performance To Stay Stable Amid Limited Near-Term Upside
Analysts have lowered their outlook on QinetiQ Group and are maintaining the price target at £5.30 per share as they see limited short-term upside, despite stable company fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Analysts acknowledge that QinetiQ's long-term fundamentals remain stable, which could provide a base for future growth opportunities.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Defense Contracts And DragonFire Laser To Propel Growth Under Martin Cooper's Leadership
Narrative Update on QinetiQ Group Analysts have modestly increased their price target for QinetiQ Group, raising it from £5.39 to £5.53 per share. They cite tempered near-term expectations along with steady long-term fundamentals.Analysis Article • Oct 13
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Jul 17
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.0605
The board of QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.0605 on the 21st of...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With QinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Key Insights QinetiQ Group to hold its Annual General Meeting on 17th of July CEO Steve Wadey's total compensation...Analysis Article • Jun 11
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.0605
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • May 29
QinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) Shares Climb 30% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Analysis Article • May 25
QinetiQ Group's (LON:QQ.) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
QinetiQ Group plc's ( LON:QQ. ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.0605 on...Analysis Article • Apr 06
QinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 27%
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Is Now The Time To Put QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Feb 28
Does QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Earnings Tell The Story For QinetiQ Group plc (LON:QQ.)
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 16x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Jan 10
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
New Narrative • Dec 30
Defense Contracts And DragonFire Laser To Propel Growth Under Martin Cooper's Leadership
The strategic focus on international defense contracts and partnerships showcases QinetiQ's strong revenue visibility and potential market expansion.Analysis Article • Nov 17
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.028
The board of QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.028 per share on the 7th of...Analysis Article • Nov 12
Is There An Opportunity With QinetiQ Group plc's (LON:QQ.) 46% Undervaluation?
Key Insights QinetiQ Group's estimated fair value is UK£8.76 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity QinetiQ Group is...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Getting In Cheap On QinetiQ Group plc (LON:QQ.) Is Unlikely
It's not a stretch to say that QinetiQ Group plc's ( LON:QQ. ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.2x right now...Analysis Article • Sep 11
Is QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 06
Is QinetiQ Group plc (LON:QQ.) Trading At A 49% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for QinetiQ Group is UK£8.94 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity QinetiQ...Analysis Article • Jul 19
QinetiQ Group's (LON:QQ.) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) will increase its dividend on the 22nd of August to £0.0565, which is 6.6% higher than...Analysis Article • Jun 14
QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.0565
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) will increase its dividend on the 22nd of August to £0.0565, which is 6.6% higher than...Analysis Article • Jun 01
QinetiQ Group plc (LON:QQ.) Looks Just Right With A 28% Price Jump
QinetiQ Group plc ( LON:QQ. ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting...Analysis Article • May 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That QinetiQ Group (LON:QQ.) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 30
QinetiQ Group plc (LON:QQ.) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights QinetiQ Group's estimated fair value is UK£6.43 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity QinetiQ Group is...Shareholder Returns
| QQ. | GB Aerospace & Defense | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -5.9% | -5.0% | -1.7% |
| 1Y | -7.7% | 22.6% | 16.3% |
Return vs Industry: QQ. underperformed the UK Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 22.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: QQ. underperformed the UK Market which returned 16.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| QQ. volatility | |
|---|---|
| QQ. Average Weekly Movement | 5.3% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.8% |
Stable Share Price: QQ. has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: QQ.'s weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7,378 | Steve Wadey | www.qinetiq.com |
QinetiQ Group plc provides science and technology solution in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany. The company operates through four segments: Test and Training; Mission Support and Operations; Research and Development; and Engineering Services. It offers test and evaluation, training and simulation, mission rehearsal, and threat representation; cyber and intelligence capabilities, mission data, and persistent surveillance.
QinetiQ Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| QQ. fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£2.33b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£107.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.92b |
21.7x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs QQ. overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| QQ. income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | UK£1.92b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.61b |
| Gross Profit | UK£314.70m |
| Other Expenses | UK£207.20m |
| Earnings | UK£107.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.21 |
| Gross Margin | 16.37% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.59% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 60.5% |
How did QQ. perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.4%
Current Dividend Yield55%
Payout RatioDoes QQ. pay a reliable dividends?
See QQ. dividend history and benchmarks| QinetiQ Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jul 23 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 20 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 12 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 40 days |
Does QQ. pay a reliable dividends?
See QQ. dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 04:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
QinetiQ Group plc is covered by 25 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Campbell | Barclays |
| Milene Kerner | Barclays |
| George Mcwhirter | Berenberg |