Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)

Currency in USD
48.85
-1.53(-3.04%)
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49.19+0.34(+0.70%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
48.2150.48
52 wk Range
46.01134.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
48.85
Open
49.9
Day's Range
48.21-50.48
52 wk Range
46.01-134
Volume
3.21M
Average Volume (3m)
4.82M
1-Year Change
5.576%
Book Value / Share
18.26
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
109.86
Upside
+124.89%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 109.86
(+124.89% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Buy80.00+63.77%-MaintainJul 08, 2026
Wedbush
Buy85.00+74.00%-New CoverageJun 30, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy82.00+67.86%99.00UpgradeJun 12, 2026
Citizens
Buy105.00+114.94%125.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
UBS
Hold82.00+67.86%95.00MaintainMay 07, 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions SWOT Analysis


Hypersonic Leap
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock soars on hypersonic focus, with the MACH TB contract positioning it at the forefront of critical defense technology
Financial Ascent
Q1 2025 revenue up 9% to $303M, surpassing estimates. FY2025 guidance reaffirmed at $1,260M-$1,285M, with accelerated growth projected for 2026
Strategic Alignment
Explore Kratos's strategic positioning with DoD priorities in hypersonics and unmanned systems, driving significant contract opportunities and market advantage
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $38 to $70, reflecting varied views on Kratos's premium valuation and growth potential in emerging defense markets
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Kratos Defense reported Q1 2026 revenue of $371M and EPS of $0.16, beating estimates of $344.65M and $0.13 by 7.65% and 23.08% respectively.
  • Company achieved record $2B backlog with 1.6:1 book-to-bill ratio; Defense segment posted 45.8% organic growth driven by hypersonic systems.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $38.7M, exceeding high-end estimate of $30M; full-year 2026 EPS guidance set at $0.71 with 24% revenue growth forecast.
  • Stock declined 0.69% after-hours to $58.9 despite earnings beat; shares down 19% YTD from 52-week high of $134 amid valuation concerns.
  • Management faces operational challenges including negative cash flow and elevated days sales outstanding, though maintains strong liquidity position.
Last Updated: 2026-05-06, 07:16 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.16 / 0.13
Revenue / Forecast
371M / 344.65M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KTOS Income Statement

Compare KTOS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
311.3x33.7x12.3x
PEG Ratio
9.06−0.230.03
Price/Book
2.7x3.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.5x1.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
125.2%24.2%26.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company, provides technology, hardware, products, system, and software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets in the United States, other North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Internationally. The company operates through Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems segments. It offers virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems and hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft and launch systems, command, control, communication, computing, combat, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; and counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. The company primarily serves national security-related agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence and classified agencies, international government agencies, and domestic and international commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as Wireless Facilities, Inc. and changed its name to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in August 1999. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Employees
4300

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
96.21M51.36%4.85B
Other Institutional Investors
74.95M40.01%3.78B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
16.18M8.64%815.15M
Total
187.33M100.00%9.44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16.90%31,663,1841,595,191
State Street Global Advisors, Inc.4.76%8,911,499448,961

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FAQ

What Is the Kratos Defense&Security (KTOS) Stock Price Today?

The Kratos Defense&Security stock price today is 48.85 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Kratos Defense&Security Trade On?

Kratos Defense&Security is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kratos Defense&Security?

The stock symbol for Kratos Defense&Security is "KTOS."

What Is the Kratos Defense&Security Market Cap?

As of today, Kratos Defense&Security market cap is 9.15B USD.

What Is Kratos Defense&Security's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kratos Defense&Security EPS (TTM) is 0.17.

When Is the Next Kratos Defense&Security Earnings Date?

Kratos Defense&Security will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KTOS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Kratos Defense&Security Stock Split?

Kratos Defense&Security has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Kratos Defense&Security Have?

Kratos Defense&Security has 4300 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kratos Defense&Security (KTOS)?

As of Jul 10, 2026, Kratos Defense&Security (KTOS) is trading at a price of 48.85 USD, with a previous close of 48.85 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 48.21 USD to 50.48 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 46.01 USD to 134.00 USD.

What Is Kratos Defense&Security (KTOS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kratos Defense&Security is 109.86 USD, with a high estimate of 150 USD and a low estimate of 60 USD. 17 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +124.89% Upside potential.

What Is the KTOS Premarket Price?

KTOS's last pre-market stock price is 49.19 USD. The pre-market share volume is 6,010.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.34, or 0.70%.

What Is the KTOS After Hours Price?

KTOS's last after hours stock price is 48.80 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.10%.
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