Qinetiq Group PLC ADR (QNTQY)

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Qinetiq Group PLC ADR (QNTQY) is down 4.0% since the beginning of the year. At $23 per share, QNTQY is trading 23.7% below its 52-week high of $30. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QNTQY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,243.

Qinetiq Group PLC ADR (QNTQY) has returned -3.95% so far this year and -15.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QNTQY has returned 8.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, QNTQY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +36.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, QNTQY closed higher 24% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 3, 2024 with a return of +28.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2025 at -21.2%.

Qinetiq Group PLC ADR has an annualized alpha of 9.20%, beta of 0.23, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 13, 2007.

• This stock participated in 73.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

QNTQY ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

Qinetiq Group PLC ADR provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.49 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Qinetiq Group PLC ADR. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Qinetiq Group PLC ADR. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Qinetiq Group PLC ADR was 61.59%, occurring on Nov 16, 2010. Recovery took 794 trading sessions.

The current Qinetiq Group PLC ADR drawdown is 25.91%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Qinetiq Group PLC ADR over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Qinetiq Group PLC ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.