QinetiQ stock falls as price slips below its yearly high
Published on 09/24/2026 at 23:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
QinetiQ stock stood at GBp 489.80 on the London Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, down 1.69 percent from the previous session. The price was 15.0 percent below its 52-week high of GBp 576.50, putting the latest move into a clear annual chart context.
Backlog reaches GBP 4.8 billion
QinetiQ's operating foundation remains its order position. In an investor update dated May 21, 2026, QinetiQ reported record order intake and a GBP 4.8 billion backlog, saying the position provided visibility for FY27 revenue growth and beyond.
The backlog is more than a balance-sheet statistic. It gives the defense and security specialist a contracted base against which future revenue execution can be measured, while the share price remains below its yearly peak.
Buyback adds a second signal
QinetiQ also repurchased 148,500 ordinary shares for cancellation between September 1 and September 4, 2026, according to Financial Times. The disclosed purchases ranged from GBp 477.20 to GBp 496.40, with weighted average prices between GBp 479.3005 and GBp 493.0260.
That activity gives investors a concrete reference for the September price. The latest GBp 489.80 quote sits above the lowest buyback price of GBp 477.20 but below the highest purchase price of GBp 496.40.
Stock remains below yearly high
QinetiQ's market capitalization was GBP 2,509,055,994 on September 24, 2026. Its 52-week range extended from GBp 398.45 to GBp 576.50, so the latest price was 22.9 percent above the low and 15.0 percent below the high.
The immediate investor question is execution against the GBP 4.8 billion backlog, not merely the direction of one session. QinetiQ is scheduled to report FY27 interim results on November 12, 2026, according to the company's investor calendar.
GBp 489.80 after the decline
QinetiQ stock stood at GBp 489.80 on the LSE on September 24, 2026, with the daily change at minus 1.69 percent. The quote places the company below its 52-week high while its reported backlog and share cancellation program provide measurable operating and capital-allocation reference points.
QinetiQ stock at a glance
- Company: QinetiQ Group plc
- Ticker: QQ
- Trading venue: LSE
- Price as of September 24, 2026: GBp 489.80
- Market capitalization: GBP 2,509,055,994 as of September 24, 2026
- 52-week range: GBp 398.45-576.50 as of September 24, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Aerospace and Defense
- Index membership: FTSE 250
- Next earnings date: November 12, 2026
