Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)

Currency in USD
36.72
-0.97(-2.57%)
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36.96+0.24(+0.65%)
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Day's Range
36.2037.84
52 wk Range
31.57134.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
36.72
Open
36.93
Day's Range
36.2-37.84
52 wk Range
31.57-134
Volume
3.88M
Average Volume (3m)
4.19M
1-Year Change
-52.0564%
Book Value / Share
18.39
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Price Target
79.64
Upside
+116.88%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

24 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 79.64
(+116.88% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy80.00+117.86%90.00Maintain10/11/2026
Stifel
Buy72.00+96.08%115.00Maintain09/11/2026
Guggenheim
Buy67.00+82.46%74.00Maintain09/11/2026
Canaccord
Buy120.00+226.80%135.00Maintain09/11/2026
Jefferies
Buy50.00+36.17%68.00Maintain09/11/2026

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 Q2/2026

  • Kratos posted Q2 2026 EPS of $0.21 vs. $0.13 est.; revenue of $458.8M beat forecasts by 11.8%, rising 19.1% organically year-over-year.
  • Company raised FY 2026 organic revenue growth guidance to 19%-23% from 15%-20%, citing strength in hypersonics, engines, and unmanned systems.
  • Management highlighted $15B bid pipeline, $1.99B in trailing bookings, and expects hypersonic revenue to reach $700M in 2027 from $400M in 2026.
  • Shares surged 5.47% to $51.90 in regular trading, adding 3.45% after-hours despite negative free cash flow of $18.9M amid capacity expansion.
  • CEO DeMarco emphasized alignment with Pentagon priorities for mass production; engine orders include 3,000 turbojets for 2027, 5,000 more for 2028.
Last Updated: 05/08/2026, 00:02
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/11/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.24 / 0.21
Revenue / Forecast
471.8M / 470.28M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Compare KTOS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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P/E Ratio
314.2x29.1x10.8x
PEG Ratio
−63.620.680.03
Price/Book
2.0x4.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.2x1.6x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
103.9%16.4%35.4%
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. In addition, It supplies turbine engines, engine components, accessories, and fuel management systems for PT6A, Twin-Pac, and JT15D aircraft engines. 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
90.96M48.46%3.43B
Other Institutional Investors
68.92M36.71%2.60B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
27.84M14.83%1.05B
Total
187.72M100.00%7.08B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.12.80%24,035,367905,893
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC5.14%9,639,509363,313

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FAQ

What Is the Kratos Defense (NASDAQ: KTOS) Share Price Today?

The Kratos Defense stock price today is 36.72 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Kratos Defense (KTOS) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Kratos Defense?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Kratos Defense is "KTOS."

What Is the Current Kratos Defense Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Kratos Defense (NASDAQ: KTOS) market cap is 6.91B USD.

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

The Kratos Defense EPS is currently 0.12 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Kratos Defense Earnings Date?

Kratos Defense's next earnings report will be released on 25/02/2027.

Is KTOS a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Kratos Defense moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for KTOS stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Kratos Defense Stock Split?

Kratos Defense has split 1 times. (See the KTOS stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Kratos Defense Have?

Kratos Defense has 4300 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Kratos Defense (NASDAQ: KTOS)?

As of 11/11/2026, Kratos Defense (KTOS) is trading at a share price of 36.72 USD, with a previous close of 36.72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 36.20 USD to 37.84 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 31.57 USD to 134.00 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Kratos Defense is 79.64 USD, with a high estimate of 145 USD and a low estimate of 46 USD. 24 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +116.88% Upside potential.

What Is the KTOS Premarket Price?

KTOS's last pre-market stock price is 36.77 USD. The pre-market share volume is 46,360.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.92, or -2.44%.

What Is the KTOS After Hours Price?

KTOS's last after hours stock price is 36.96 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.24, or 0.65%.
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