VSE (VSEC.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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VSE 2026 Price Target

The average price target for VSE is $270.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 0% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is VSE overvalued or undervalued?

VSE is currently fairly valued with a gap of 0% relative to the price target.


The current price is $0.00, which places VSE in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $243.00, and overvalued when the price exceeds $297.00.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For VSE, the fair value range lies between $243.00 and $297.00.


See the full price target analysis for VSE →

Analyst Ratings for VSE stock in 2026: Strong Buy

7 analysts cover VSE. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.86/5)
Strong Buy
6 (85.7%)
Buy
1 (14.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.86 out of 5 based on 7 analysts

About VSE – Forsvar

VSE Corporation engages in providing aviation aftermarket parts distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for air transportation assets for commercial and government markets. It offers its services to global client base of commercial airlines, regional airlines, air cargo transporters, MRO integrators and providers, aviation manufacturers, corporate and private aircraft owners, and fixed-base operators. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. Read more about the company

Key Figures for VSE

$ 5.7B Market cap
$ 1.4B Revenue
Forsvar Industry
64.53 P/E
4.21 P/S
1.94 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is VSE?

Growth stock

VSE is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 488.4% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for VSE

💰 Value Score 36/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 36/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 54/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 42/100

📈 Valuation

VSE trades at a P/E ratio of 64.5, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 41.7 (35% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.2. The P/B ratio is 1.9. The PEG ratio is 3.00 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

VSE has a profit margin of 5.5% (moderate) and an operating margin of 12.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 4.3%. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.4%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 488.4% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.07 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 75.5% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 7.66% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

VSE Dividend 2026: 0.2% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for VSE in 2026

Dividend yield
0.20%
Payout ratio
7.9%
Low

When does VSE pay a dividend in 2026?

Next dividend payment
October 29, 2026

How much does VSE pay in dividends?

VSE does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for VSE

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

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No historical dividend payments available.

Insider Trading in VSE 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at VSE have made 20 transactions – split into 10 purchases and 10 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 7,938,041 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Thomas Benjamin E., FERGUSON III MARK E, EBERHART RALPH E and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 3 purchases and 2 sales. A net 1,595,615 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 10 purchases and 10 sales. A net 7,938,041 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Thomas Benjamin E. bought 69 shares at 160 $ each on 2026-06-30. The stock has since risen 27.8%.

Latest sale: CUOMO JOHN A sold 1,492 shares at 245 $ each on 2026-08-17.

Who is buying: Thomas Benjamin E., FERGUSON III MARK E, EBERHART RALPH E, Dolanski Edward P.

Who is selling: CUOMO JOHN A, Thomas Benjamin E., Cohn Adam Robert.

Latest Insider Trades in VSE (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in VSE. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-17 CUOMO JOHN A Sell 1,492 245 365,615
2026-06-30 Thomas Benjamin E. Buy 69 160 11,010
2026-06-15 FERGUSON III MARK E Buy 133 199 26,407
2026-06-15 EBERHART RALPH E Buy 60 199 11,913
2026-06-12 Thomas Benjamin E. Sell 6,500 197 1,279,330
2026-03-16 FERGUSON III MARK E Buy 136 194 26,395
2026-03-16 EBERHART RALPH E Buy 62 194 12,033
2026-03-10 Thomas Benjamin E. Sell 1,311 216 283,792
2026-03-10 CUOMO JOHN A Sell 6,694 216 1,449,050
2026-03-09 Thomas Benjamin E. Sell 1,518 218 330,529

Who is buying and selling VSE shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in VSE: Thomas Benjamin E., FERGUSON III MARK E, EBERHART RALPH E, Dolanski Edward P. In total, 125,133 $ was bought across 10 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: CUOMO JOHN A, Thomas Benjamin E., Cohn Adam Robert. In total, 8,063,174 $ was sold across 10 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

VSE Short Selling 2026: 7.7% Sold Short

High short interest: 7.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
7.7%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 7.7% means that 7.7% of the freely traded shares in VSE have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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7.7%

When Does VSE Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for VSE is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of VSE 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated September 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of VSE Corporation

VSE Corporation is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $203.91 is 7.9% below the 20-day average ($221.31). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 4.8% below the 50-day average ($214.08). Long term, the stock is 3.2% above the 200-day average ($197.52), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (214.08) is above the 200-day average (197.52), which is a classic bullish signal for VSE Corporation.

Is VSE Corporation overbought or oversold?

VSE Corporation has an RSI of 43.8. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for VSE Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-3.158), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.262) by 3.420, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (7.905), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (7.310) by 0.595, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for VSE Corporation

VSE Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 57.9%, which classifies the stock as Speculative. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for VSE Corporation

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-3.158). Weekly bullish (7.905).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 43.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About VSE stock in 2026

Should you buy VSE stock now?
The technical signal for VSE is currently NEUTRAL. VSE trades at $0.00 as of 9/7/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -3.158 with falling momentum (signal: 0.262); RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for VSE stock?
There is currently no active analyst price target for VSE.
Is VSE a dividend stock?
Yes, VSE is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.20%. The payout ratio is 7.9%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 10/29/2026.
When does VSE pay a dividend in 2026?
VSE pays its next dividend on 10/29/2026. The dividend yield is 0.20%. The payout ratio of 7.9% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of VSE stock?
VSE is rated as a stock in the risk category Speculative. the annual standard deviation is 57.9%, which classifies the stock as Speculative.
Is VSE overvalued?
VSE has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 64.5 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.2, a P/B ratio of 1.9.
Is VSE overbought?
No, VSE is not overbought. RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next VSE earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for VSE has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is VSE shorted?
Yes, VSE is shorted with 7.7% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying VSE stock?
No, insiders are not buying VSE shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 3 purchases and 2 sales. On a net basis, 1,595,615 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 10 purchases and 10 sales, with a net 7,938,041 $ sold. Active sellers include CUOMO JOHN A, Thomas Benjamin E., Cohn Adam Robert. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is VSE a good stock?
Based on our total score, VSE is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 42 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 36/100, Quality: 36/100, Momentum: 54/100. In addition: a dividend of 0.20%; technical signal: Hold. Whether VSE is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for VSE stock?
The outlook for VSE based on current data: the P/E ratio is 64.5 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is VSE stock moving?
VSE is moving right now. The technical indicators show: MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 7.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can VSE go?
There is currently no active analyst price target for VSE. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can VSE fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for VSE. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does VSE do?
VSE Corporation engages in providing aviation aftermarket parts distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for air transportation assets for commercial and government markets. It offers its services to global client base of commercial airlines, regional airlin... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate VSE as an investment.
Did VSE raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from VSE. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is VSE making money or losing money?
Yes, VSE is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 5.5% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 12.7%. At a P/E ratio of 64.5, you currently pay 64.5 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can VSE go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of VSE is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.07 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 76% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does VSE have a lot of debt?
No, VSE has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 76%. For the industrials sector, anything below 100% counts as low debt. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can VSE service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 8.5x, and net debt equals 4.3 years of earnings (EBITDA).