Vse (VSEC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
VSEC rises 1.8% to $161.55 on 2.4x normal volume. Closed at $161.55, +1.83% vs the prior close of $158.65. Day range $152.34–$163.62, opened at $158.59.
VSEC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — VSEC rises 1.8% to $161.55 on 2.4x normal volume
- Closed at $161.55, +1.83% vs the prior close of $158.65. Day range $152.34–$163.62, opened at $158.59.
- Volume was 977.00K shares, 2.4x its 50-day average of 408.28K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($196.07) and -18.5% vs its 200-day average ($198.22).
- 52-week range $152.34–$247.85; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 34.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — VSEC dips 2.9% to $158.65, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $158.65, -2.87% vs the prior close of $163.33. Day range $156.44–$168.27, opened at $163.08.
- Volume was 588.70K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 405.65K.
- Price is -19.5% vs its 50-day average ($197.15) and -20.0% vs its 200-day average ($198.31).
- 52-week range $154.76–$247.85; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 36.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — VSEC dips 2.5% to $163.33
- Closed at $163.33, -2.45% vs the prior close of $167.44. Day range $158.35–$169.00, opened at $167.36.
- Volume was 639.50K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 399.37K.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($198.26) and -17.7% vs its 200-day average ($198.41).
- 52-week range $154.76–$247.85; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 34.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — VSEC slides 3.6% to $167.44
- Closed at $167.44, -3.57% vs the prior close of $173.63. Day range $167.02–$175.61, opened at $171.87.
- Volume was 345.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 397.13K.
- Price is -15.9% vs its 50-day average ($199.14) and -15.6% vs its 200-day average ($198.49).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 32.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — VSEC rises 2.2% to $173.63
- Closed at $173.63, +2.15% vs the prior close of $169.97. Day range $168.56–$174.33, opened at $171.44.
- Volume was 375.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 395.47K.
- Price is -13.0% vs its 50-day average ($199.68) and -12.6% vs its 200-day average ($198.55).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 20% of that range, 29.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — VSEC rises 1.6% to $169.97
- Closed at $169.97, +1.57% vs the prior close of $167.34. Day range $162.27–$170.51, opened at $164.52.
- Volume was 553.70K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 392.77K.
- Price is -15.0% vs its 50-day average ($200.04) and -14.4% vs its 200-day average ($198.58).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 31.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — VSEC dips 0.7% to $167.34
- Closed at $167.34, -0.68% vs the prior close of $168.48. Day range $163.82–$173.12, opened at $166.20.
- Volume was 591.60K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 390.37K.
- Price is -16.5% vs its 50-day average ($200.34) and -15.7% vs its 200-day average ($198.61).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 32.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — VSEC ends flat (+0.2%) to $168.48, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $168.48, +0.21% vs the prior close of $168.13. Day range $164.54–$172.72, opened at $170.45.
- Volume was 443.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 386.90K.
- Price is -16.2% vs its 50-day average ($200.98) and -15.2% vs its 200-day average ($198.61).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 32.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — VSEC rises 0.5% to $168.13
- Closed at $168.13, +0.51% vs the prior close of $167.28. Day range $163.59–$171.73, opened at $167.22.
- Volume was 386.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 386.87K.
- Price is -16.6% vs its 50-day average ($201.62) and -15.3% vs its 200-day average ($198.57).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 32.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — VSEC jumps 4.1% to $167.28
- Closed at $167.28, +4.06% vs the prior close of $160.76. Day range $159.95–$169.79, opened at $165.24.
- Volume was 615.10K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 382.19K.
- Price is -17.3% vs its 50-day average ($202.17) and -15.8% vs its 200-day average ($198.58).
- 52-week range $154.67–$247.85; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 32.5% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade VSEC
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Jan 29, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.02% (largest 4.1%).
- Liquidity: about 490.09K shares (≈$79.17M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $161.55 vs a range of $152.34–$247.85 (10% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 15, 2026 ($0.1/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 13 sales; latest: John A Cuomo sold 402 shares on Sep 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 28.06M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), +35.7% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Engineering Services.
VSEC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 158.59 | 163.62 | 152.34 | 161.55 | 977.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 163.08 | 168.27 | 156.44 | 158.65 | 588.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 167.36 | 169.00 | 158.35 | 163.33 | 639.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 171.87 | 175.61 | 167.02 | 167.44 | 345.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 171.44 | 174.33 | 168.56 | 173.63 | 375.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 164.52 | 170.51 | 162.27 | 169.97 | 553.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 166.20 | 173.12 | 163.82 | 167.34 | 591.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 170.45 | 172.72 | 164.54 | 168.48 | 443.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 167.22 | 171.73 | 163.59 | 168.13 | 386.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 165.24 | 169.79 | 159.95 | 167.28 | 615.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 163.96 | 165.60 | 157.91 | 160.76 | 629.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 174.04 | 174.04 | 163.91 | 164.70 | 436.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 176.68 | 180.00 | 170.82 | 171.59 | 298.80K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 177.08 | 177.47 | 172.33 | 174.65 | 226.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 181.67 | 185.27 | 179.31 | 180.77 | 255.20K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 177.06 | 181.11 | 173.81 | 180.44 | 366.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 180.58 | 183.16 | 175.15 | 178.54 | 312.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 183.83 | 184.47 | 178.74 | 183.42 | 530.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 177.13 | 183.15 | 175.40 | 180.14 | 502.90K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 174.79 | 177.09 | 172.67 | 174.83 | 726.20K |
About Vse
Vse (VSEC) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Engineering Services”. Its business address is in MIRAMAR, FL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 102752.
VSEC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Anita D Britt | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| John A Cuomo | CEO and President | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Edward P Dolanski | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Ralph E Eberhart | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Iii Mark E Ferguson | Director | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Lloyd Emerson Johnson | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| John E Potter | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Bonnie K Wachtel | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John A Cuomo | CEO and President | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Adam Robert Cohn | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Benjamin E. Thomas | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 402 | $188.22 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 18 | $188.88 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 912 | $187.42 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 234 | $186.42 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 454 | $239.40 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 905 | $240.58 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 2,147 | $241.58 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 1 | $245.05 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 5,492 | $243.37 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 2,794 | $244.42 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 1,492 | $238.66 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | John A Cuomo | Sale | 4,215 | $242.62 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Benjamin E. Thomas | Sale | 6,500 | $196.82 |
VSEC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.11B | $11.70M | 0.55 | $26.99M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $786.26M | $15.32M | 0.85 | $-31.04M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $544.02M | $39.13M | 2.76 | $-21.83M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $669.45M | $28.06M | 2.19 | $8.05M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $481.38M | $7.97M | 0.63 | $-17.60M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $4.40B, total liabilities $1.46B, cash $75.36M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
VSEC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $215.75 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $177.43 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $226.50 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $217.64 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $179.52 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.48 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $118.06 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.82 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $116.47 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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