Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)

Currency in USD
57.66
+1.48(+2.63%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
56.5058.60
52 wk Range
43.09134.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
56.18
Open
56.73
Day's Range
56.5-58.6
52 wk Range
43.09-134
Volume
1.89M
Average Vol. (3m)
4.69M
1-Year Change
-10.9849%
Book Value / Share
18.29
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Fair Price
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Price Target
105.62
Upside
+83.18%
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
Sell

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 105.62
(+83.18% Upside)
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ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Truist Securities
Buy104.00+80.24%135.00MaintainAug 13, 2026
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Buy115.00+99.31%134.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Canaccord
Buy135.00+133.97%130.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
Citizens
Buy105.00+81.98%-MaintainAug 05, 2026
Piper Sandler
Buy75.00+29.98%-UpgradeAug 05, 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions SWOT Analysis


Bullish Outlook
Analysts maintain positive stance with price targets ranging from $38 to $80, reflecting confidence in Kratos' innovative approach and growth potential in defense secto
Financial Fortitude
Kratos reports robust Q1 2025 results, with revenue up 9% to $303 million. Analysts project FY2025 revenue of $1.3 billion and FY2026 EPS of $0.82
Hypersonic Horizons
Explore Kratos' strategic positioning in hypersonic technologies, securing key contracts and investments to capitalize on growing demand in modern defense systems
Unmanned Dominance
Kratos' XQ-58 Valkyrie program achieves milestone status, driving growth in tactical drone market and expanding international reach through strategic partnerships
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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: 08/04/2026, 07:00 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.21 / 0.13
Revenue / Forecast
458.8M / 410.39M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KTOS Income Statement

Compare KTOS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
349.9x32.9x11.9x
PEG Ratio
4.351.490.03
Price / Book
3.2x4.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
7.1x2.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
85.1%16.8%28.0%
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
96.67M51.49%5.85B
Other Institutional Investors
67.05M35.72%4.06B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
24.01M12.79%1.45B
Total
187.72M100.00%11.37B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.12.80%24,035,3671,455,582
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC5.09%9,557,172578,782

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FAQ

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

The Kratos Defense&Security stock price today is 57.66 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 10.83B 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 Oct 29, 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 Aug 21, 2026, Kratos Defense&Security (KTOS) is trading at a price of 57.66 USD, with a previous close of 56.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 56.50 USD to 58.60 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 43.09 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 105.62 USD, with a high estimate of 150 USD and a low estimate of 60 USD. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +83.18% Upside potential.

What Is the KTOS Premarket Price?

KTOS's last pre-market stock price is 56.30 USD. The pre-market share volume is 54,280.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.12, or 0.21%.

What Is the KTOS After Hours Price?

KTOS's last after hours stock price is 56.77 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.59, or 1.05%.
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