VSE (VSEC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
VSEC Stock Forecast
VSE stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $115.00 (represents a 11.66% upside from VSEC’s last price of $102.99) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 5 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
VSEC Price Target
The average price target for VSE (VSEC) is $115.00 based on 1-year price targets from 5 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $120.00 to $110.00. This represents a potential 11.66% upside from VSEC's last price of $102.99.
VSEC Analyst Ratings
According to 5 Wall Street analysts, VSE's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for VSEC stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 5 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
VSE Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | Ken Herbert | RBC Capital | $120.00 | $101.40 | 18.34% | 16.52% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Sheila Kahyaoglu | Jefferies | $110.00 | $105.80 | 3.97% | 6.81% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Michael Ciarmoli | Truist Financial | $115.00 | $104.31 | 10.25% | 11.66% |
| May 10, 2024 | Michael Ciarmoli | Truist Financial | $92.00 | $80.13 | 14.82% | -10.67% |
| Jan 09, 2023 | - | Truist Financial | $60.00 | $49.85 | 20.36% | -41.74% |
| May 18, 2022 | Ken Herbert | RBC Capital | $48.00 | $37.82 | 26.92% | -53.39% |
The latest VSE stock forecast, released on Oct 22, 2024 by Ken Herbert from RBC Capital, set a price target of $120.00, which represents a 18.34% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($101.40), and a 16.52% increase from VSEC last price ($102.99).
VSE Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Price Target | $115.00 | $115.00 | $109.25 |
| Last Closing Price | $102.99 | $102.99 | $102.99 |
| Upside/Downside | 11.66% | 11.66% | 6.08% |
In the current month, the average price target of VSE stock is $115.00, according to 3 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 11.66% increase as opposed to VSE's last price of $102.99. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 5.26% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | RBC Capital | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 14, 2024 | RBC Capital | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Jefferies | - | Buy | Initialise |
| Jul 18, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jun 14, 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Truist Financial | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Dec 18, 2023 | RBC Capital | Buy | Buy | Hold |
VSE's last stock rating was published by RBC Capital on Oct 22, 2024. The company gave VSEC a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
VSE Financial Forecast
VSE Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $231.35M | $205.22M | $255.43M | $234.32M | $242.49M | $241.71M | $231.24M | $210.18M | $200.58M | $175.11M | $164.98M | $150.02M | $165.50M | $168.72M | $120.79M | $119.41M | $119.16M |
| Avg Forecast | $333.30M | $337.60M | $336.70M | $314.90M | $308.20M | $308.00M | $302.30M | $276.50M | $289.73M | $268.44M | $256.45M | $237.21M | $234.95M | $219.54M | $197.45M | $240.81M | $237.90M | $233.25M | $218.94M | $201.81M | $203.16M | $187.99M | $166.47M | $153.29M | $150.57M | $163.00M | $137.45M | $115.87M | $119.40M | $135.89M |
| High Forecast | $333.30M | $337.60M | $336.70M | $314.90M | $308.20M | $308.00M | $302.30M | $276.50M | $289.73M | $270.37M | $256.48M | $237.21M | $236.15M | $220.04M | $197.45M | $240.81M | $237.90M | $233.25M | $218.94M | $201.81M | $203.16M | $187.99M | $166.47M | $153.29M | $150.57M | $163.00M | $137.45M | $139.04M | $143.28M | $163.07M |
| Low Forecast | $333.30M | $337.60M | $336.70M | $314.90M | $308.20M | $308.00M | $302.30M | $276.50M | $289.73M | $265.58M | $256.43M | $237.21M | $233.41M | $219.04M | $197.45M | $240.81M | $237.90M | $233.25M | $218.94M | $201.81M | $203.16M | $187.99M | $166.47M | $153.29M | $150.57M | $163.00M | $137.45M | $92.70M | $95.52M | $108.71M |
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 17 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.06% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.10% | 1.15% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.05% | 1.08% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.23% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.88% |
VSE's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 4 analysts is $234.95M, with a low forecast of $233.41M, and a high forecast of $236.15M. VSEC's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 1.56% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $231.35M (Sep 23).
VSE EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 17 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $25.26M | $20.64M | $24.18M | $18.09M | $23.70M | $18.59M | $18.46M | $17.34M | $20.62M | $-6.39M | $15.55M | $17.84M | $20.00M | $-15.98M | $16.79M | $15.54M | $15.03M |
| Avg Forecast | $34.44M | $34.88M | $34.79M | $32.53M | $31.84M | $31.82M | $31.23M | $28.57M | $29.93M | $27.73M | $26.50M | $12.66M | $24.27M | $22.68M | $20.40M | $11.51M | $18.55M | $24.10M | $22.62M | $12.31M | $20.99M | $19.42M | $17.20M | $11.55M | $15.56M | $16.84M | $-17.58M | $16.07M | $15.54M | $16.87M |
| High Forecast | $34.44M | $34.88M | $34.79M | $32.53M | $31.84M | $31.82M | $31.23M | $28.57M | $29.93M | $27.93M | $26.50M | $15.19M | $24.40M | $22.73M | $20.40M | $13.81M | $22.26M | $24.10M | $22.62M | $14.77M | $20.99M | $19.42M | $17.20M | $13.86M | $15.56M | $16.84M | $-14.06M | $19.28M | $18.64M | $20.25M |
| Low Forecast | $34.44M | $34.88M | $34.79M | $32.53M | $31.84M | $31.82M | $31.23M | $28.57M | $29.93M | $27.44M | $26.49M | $10.13M | $24.11M | $22.63M | $20.40M | $9.21M | $14.84M | $24.10M | $22.62M | $9.85M | $20.99M | $19.42M | $17.20M | $9.24M | $15.56M | $16.84M | $-21.10M | $12.86M | $12.43M | $13.50M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.11% | 1.01% | 2.10% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.82% | 1.50% | 0.83% | 1.06% | -0.37% | 1.35% | 1.15% | 1.19% | 0.91% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.89% |
4 analysts predict VSEC's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $24.27M, with a high of $24.40M and a low of $24.11M. This is -3.92% lower than VSE's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $25.26M.
VSE Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 17 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $9.56M | $8.86M | $9.12M | $4.85M | $9.42M | $7.55M | $6.24M | $6.20M | $9.02M | $-12.37M | $5.11M | $6.01M | $8.11M | $-22.62M | $5.22M | $5.65M | $5.26M |
| Avg Forecast | $22.64M | $23.67M | $22.98M | $20.75M | $21.57M | $20.15M | $18.83M | $15.82M | $14.55M | $10.32M | $11.03M | $4.28M | $12.90M | $13.04M | $12.93M | $3.89M | $6.46M | $11.92M | $10.21M | $4.16M | $13.06M | $12.52M | $9.42M | $3.80M | $9.15M | $10.21M | $-24.89M | $5.00M | $5.65M | $5.90M |
| High Forecast | $22.64M | $23.67M | $22.98M | $20.75M | $21.57M | $20.15M | $18.83M | $15.82M | $17.15M | $11.52M | $11.11M | $5.14M | $14.06M | $13.28M | $12.93M | $4.67M | $7.75M | $11.92M | $10.21M | $5.00M | $13.06M | $12.52M | $9.42M | $4.56M | $9.15M | $10.21M | $-19.91M | $6.00M | $6.78M | $7.08M |
| Low Forecast | $22.64M | $23.67M | $22.98M | $20.75M | $21.57M | $20.15M | $18.83M | $15.82M | $12.82M | $8.60M | $10.96M | $3.43M | $11.58M | $12.80M | $12.93M | $3.11M | $5.17M | $11.92M | $10.21M | $3.33M | $13.06M | $12.52M | $9.42M | $3.04M | $9.15M | $10.21M | $-29.86M | $4.00M | $4.52M | $4.72M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.73% | 0.68% | 2.34% | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.74% | 1.50% | 0.47% | 0.72% | -1.31% | 1.35% | 0.66% | 0.79% | 0.91% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.89% |
VSE's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $12.90M, with a range of $11.58M to $14.06M. VSEC's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 34.97% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $9.56M (Sep 23).
VSE SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 17 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.56M | $1.52M | $2.10M | $2.41M | $981.00K | $865.00K | $906.00K | $1.73M | $809.00K | $1.05M | $38.00K | $692.00K | $885.00K | $1.29M | $1.16M | $441.00K | $432.00K |
| Avg Forecast | $1.67M | $1.69M | $1.69M | $1.58M | $1.55M | $1.55M | $1.52M | $1.39M | $1.45M | $1.35M | $1.29M | $621.21K | $1.18M | $1.10M | $991.35K | $564.74K | $2.70M | $1.17M | $1.10M | $604.00K | $1.02M | $943.86K | $835.82K | $28.23K | $755.95K | $818.38K | $1.42M | $1.11M | $441.00K | $485.05K |
| High Forecast | $1.67M | $1.69M | $1.69M | $1.58M | $1.55M | $1.55M | $1.52M | $1.39M | $1.45M | $1.36M | $1.29M | $745.46K | $1.19M | $1.10M | $991.35K | $677.69K | $3.24M | $1.17M | $1.10M | $724.80K | $1.02M | $943.86K | $835.82K | $33.87K | $755.95K | $818.38K | $1.71M | $1.33M | $529.20K | $582.06K |
| Low Forecast | $1.67M | $1.69M | $1.69M | $1.58M | $1.55M | $1.55M | $1.52M | $1.39M | $1.45M | $1.33M | $1.29M | $496.97K | $1.17M | $1.10M | $991.35K | $451.79K | $2.16M | $1.17M | $1.10M | $483.20K | $1.02M | $943.86K | $835.82K | $22.58K | $755.95K | $818.38K | $1.14M | $887.74K | $352.80K | $388.04K |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.32% | 1.53% | 3.71% | 0.89% | 0.84% | 0.79% | 1.50% | 1.69% | 0.86% | 1.26% | 1.35% | 0.92% | 1.08% | 0.91% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.89% |
VSE's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $1.18M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $1.17M to $1.19M. The forecast indicates a -53.85% fall compared to VSEC last annual SG&A of $2.56M (Sep 23).
VSE EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 15 | Mar 14 | Mar 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 17 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.64 | $0.69 | $0.71 | $0.38 | $0.74 | $0.59 | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.71 | $-0.97 | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.73 | $-2.05 | $0.48 | $0.53 | $0.49 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.32 | $1.38 | $1.34 | $1.21 | $1.26 | $1.18 | $1.10 | $0.92 | $0.85 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $0.72 | $0.75 | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.56 | $0.75 | $0.69 | $0.59 | $0.54 | $0.76 | $0.73 | $0.55 | $0.35 | $0.53 | $0.59 | $0.05 | $0.45 | $0.59 | $0.64 |
| High Forecast | $1.32 | $1.38 | $1.34 | $1.21 | $1.26 | $1.18 | $1.10 | $0.92 | $1.00 | $0.67 | $0.65 | $0.72 | $0.82 | $0.77 | $0.75 | $0.56 | $0.75 | $0.69 | $0.59 | $0.54 | $0.76 | $0.73 | $0.55 | $0.35 | $0.53 | $0.59 | $0.05 | $0.54 | $0.71 | $0.77 |
| Low Forecast | $1.32 | $1.38 | $1.34 | $1.21 | $1.26 | $1.18 | $1.10 | $0.92 | $0.75 | $0.50 | $0.64 | $0.72 | $0.67 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.56 | $0.75 | $0.69 | $0.59 | $0.54 | $0.76 | $0.73 | $0.55 | $0.35 | $0.53 | $0.59 | $0.05 | $0.36 | $0.47 | $0.51 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.84% | 0.92% | 1.27% | 0.51% | 1.06% | 0.99% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.97% | -1.77% | 1.20% | 0.94% | 1.23% | -41.00% | 1.08% | 0.89% | 0.77% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, VSE's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $0.75, with a low estimate of $0.67 and a high estimate of $0.82. This represents a 17.50% increase compared to VSEC previous annual EPS of $0.64 (Sep 23).
VSE Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCY | Mercury Systems | $33.25 | $43.33 | 30.32% | Buy |
| VVX | V2X | $61.91 | $75.50 | 21.95% | Buy |
| HXL | Hexcel | $58.87 | $67.62 | 14.86% | Hold |
| VSEC | VSE | $102.99 | $115.00 | 11.66% | Buy |
| ATRO | Astronics | $18.19 | $20.00 | 9.95% | - |
| DCO | Ducommun | $59.78 | $60.00 | 0.37% | Buy |
| CW | Curtiss-Wright | $350.01 | $316.80 | -9.49% | Buy |
| MOG-A | Moog | $195.90 | $131.00 | -33.13% | Buy |
VSEC Forecast FAQ
Is VSE a good buy?
Yes, according to 5 Wall Street analysts, VSE (VSEC) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of VSEC's total ratings.
What is VSEC's price target?
VSE (VSEC) average price target is $115 with a range of $110 to $120, implying a 11.66% from its last price of $102.99. The data is based on 5 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will VSE stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for VSEC stock, the company can go up by 11.66% (from the last price of $102.99 to the average price target of $115), up by 16.52% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 6.81% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can VSE stock reach $200?
VSEC's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $115 does not support the claim that VSE can reach $200 in the near future.
What is VSE's current price target trend?
3 Wall Street analysts forecast a $115 price target for VSE (VSEC) this month, up 11.66% from its last price of $102.99. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 11.66% and increased by 6.08%, respectively.
What are VSE's analysts' financial forecasts?
VSE's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.2B (high $1.2B, low $1.2B), average EBITDA is $123.46M (high $123.46M, low $123.46M), average net income is $76.37M (high $76.37M, low $76.37M), average SG&A $6M (high $6M, low $6M), and average EPS is $4.45 (high $4.45, low $4.45). VSEC's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.32B (high $1.32B, low $1.32B), average EBITDA is $136.64M (high $136.64M, low $136.64M), average net income is $90.05M (high $90.05M, low $90.05M), average SG&A $6.64M (high $6.64M, low $6.64M), and average EPS is $5.25 (high $5.25, low $5.25).
Did the VSEC's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on VSE's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $949.76M, beating the average analysts forecast of $891.9M by 6.49%. Apple's EBITDA was $80.7M, beating the average prediction of $77.58M by 4.03%. The company's net income was $28.06M, missing the average estimation of $32.75M by -14.32%. Apple's SG&A was $5.16M, missing the average forecast of $5.58M by -7.45%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.2, missing the average prediction of $2.58 by -14.78%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), VSE's revenue was $231.35M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $219.54M by 5.38%. The company's EBITDA was $25.26M, beating the average prediction of $22.68M by 11.38%. VSE's net income was $9.56M, missing the average estimation of $13.04M by -26.69%. The company's SG&A was $2.56M, beating the average forecast of $1.1M by 131.89%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.64, missing the average prediction of $0.76 by -15.79%