VirTra names Grant Barber to its advisory board
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 04 2025
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- Appointment Announcement: VirTra has appointed Grant Barber to its Advisory Board.
- Previous Experience: Barber previously held the position of Executive Vice President and CFO at Hughes Communications.
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Analyst Views on VTSI
Wall Street analysts forecast VTSI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VTSI is 8.25 USD with a low forecast of 7.00 USD and a high forecast of 9.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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2 Buy
0 Hold
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Moderate Buy
Current: 4.780
Low
7.00
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8.25
High
9.50
Current: 4.780
Low
7.00
Averages
8.25
High
9.50
About VTSI
VirTra, Inc. is a provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, and commercial markets. Its patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. Its segments include Simulators and Accessories, Extended Service-type warranties, Customized software and content, Installation and training, Design and Prototyping, and Subscription Training Equipment Partnership (STEP). Installation and training segment include installation of its simulators at specific sites as well as extra training classes preformed onsite, virtually or at the training center. Simulators and Accessories segment includes all variations of the its simulator, simulated recoil kits, Taser, OC Spray, low light devices and refill options. Design and Prototyping segment includes contracts related to hardware development.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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