Lake Street Capital Cuts VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) Price Target to $5.00

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) had its price objective decreased by Lake Street Capital from $7.00 to $5.00 in a research report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. Lake Street Capital currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Several other analysts also recently commented on VTSI. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of VirTra in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research upgraded VirTra from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.00.

VirTra Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ VTSI opened at $3.73 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $4.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $4.93. The company has a market cap of $42.15 million, a PE ratio of 373.37 and a beta of 0.66. VirTra has a 52-week low of $3.55 and a 52-week high of $7.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 2.73 and a current ratio of 4.01.

VirTra (NASDAQ:VTSI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 26th. The company reported ($0.09) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.02) by ($0.07). VirTra had a net margin of 0.22% and a return on equity of 0.11%. The firm had revenue of $2.91 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.37 million. On average, equities research analysts expect that VirTra will post 0.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VTSI. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in VirTra by 88.5% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 27,406 shares of the company’s stock valued at $112,000 after purchasing an additional 12,864 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in VirTra in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $96,000. Marshall Wace LLP purchased a new stake in VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at $868,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at $198,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of VirTra during the 2nd quarter valued at $341,000. Institutional investors own 14.69% of the company’s stock.

Key VirTra News

Here are the key news stories impacting VirTra this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lake Street Capital kept a “buy” rating on VTSI and set a $5.00 price target (down from $7.00), implying material upside from current levels which supports continued analyst interest. Lake Street Lowers Target but Keeps Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage summaries note that Wall Street analysts broadly view VirTra as a buy, which can attract demand from institutional and retail investors. Wall Street Analysts See VirTra (VTSI) as a Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Company commentary and coverage indicate an improving funding environment and continued strong demand for training simulators — a constructive operational signal if sustained. VirTra Sees Improvement in Funding Environment
• Neutral Sentiment: VirTra filed its official Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and press release, providing the company’s prepared statements and disclosures for investors to review. VirTra Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results disappointed: EPS missed consensus (reported loss wider than expected) and revenue came in well below estimates — clear drivers of downward pressure on the stock. VirTra Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Independent summaries (MarketBeat) highlight the magnitude of the revenue and EPS miss versus analyst expectations, underscoring why shares reacted negatively. VirTra Q4 Results and Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings call transcripts show management discussing the miss and results in detail — these transcripts amplify investor focus on near-term execution and revenue recovery. VirTra Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

VirTra Company Profile

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.