VTSI VirTra, Inc

BEARISH Impact: 7/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 11, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0001493152-26-022226
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
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VTSI ▼ -1.72% at T+5d
SHORT call ✓ call won +1.72% · α vs SPY +1.80% · entry $3.48 → $3.42
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Last close $3.48 (close Jun 12) · -0.00% from $3.48 entry (call sign-flipped)
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Executive Summary

VirTra reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.5M, down 51% YoY from $7.2M, and a net loss of $(1.3)M ($(0.12)/share) vs net income of $1.3M ($0.11/share) a year ago. The sharp decline is attributed to continued federal funding delays and customer procurement timing, with bookings of $3.8M and backlog of $25.2M. Management expects improved sales momentum in H2 2026 as funding programs reopen, but the current quarter's results represent a material deterioration in fundamentals.

Key Financial Metrics

Free Cash Flow
-$677.3K
Gross Margin
61.4%

Actionable Insight

The 51% revenue collapse and swing to a net loss confirm that the federal funding disruption is deeper than anticipated. With EPS missing Street consensus by 33% and no hard guidance provided, the stock faces significant downside risk. Monitor the Q2 2026 earnings for evidence of the promised H2 recovery — until then, avoid the name.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 revenue $3.5M, down 51% YoY from $7.2M
  • Net loss $(1.3)M ($(0.12)/diluted share) vs net income $1.3M ($0.11/share) in Q1 2025
  • Gross margin compressed to 61% from 73% YoY
  • Adjusted EBITDA swung to negative $(0.9)M from positive $1.7M YoY
  • Operating cash flow negative $(0.6)M vs positive $0.1M in prior year period
  • Bookings totaled $3.8M in Q1 2026; backlog $25.2M at quarter end
  • Cash and equivalents $17.9M, down from $18.6M at year-end 2025
  • EPS of $(0.12) was worse than the $(0.09) Street consensus (miss of 33%)

Financial Impact

Revenue decline of $3.7M (51% YoY) and swing from $1.3M net income to $(1.3)M net loss

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Risk Factors

  • Continued federal funding delays could push revenue recovery further into 2027
  • Negative operating cash flow may pressure balance sheet if revenue does not rebound
  • STEP revenue mix shift compressing gross margins structurally
  • No quantitative guidance provided — management commentary is qualitative only

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Analyst Consensus
88% bullish (8 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001493152-26-022226
Document: form8-k.htm0001493152-26-022226
Document: 0001493152-26-022226-index-headers.html0001493152-26-022226
Document: 0001493152-26-022226-index.html0001493152-26-022226
Document: 0001493152-26-022226.txt0001493152-26-022226
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001493152-26-022226
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