KTOS
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. NASDAQ Listed Nov 5, 1999$54.21
-3.47%
vs $56.16
Mkt Cap $9.4B
52w Low $40.77
14.9% of range
52w High $130.72
50d MA $61.09
200d MA $80.01
P/E (TTM)
417.0x
EV/EBITDA
85.3x
P/B
4.7x
Debt/Equity
0.1x
ROE
1.1%
P/FCF
-68.3x
RSI (14)
32.10
ATR (14)
$3.83
Beta
1.22
50d MA
$61.09
200d MA
$80.01
Avg Volume
4.8M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a government contractor of the U.S. Department of Defense. The company operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, space and satellite communications, training and cybersecurity/ warfare, C5ISR/ modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial systems, and unmanned ground and seaborne systems. It serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
10680 Treena Street · San Diego, CA 92131 · US
| Date | Time | Est | Rptd | Surp | Base | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% | Guide ▲★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | AMC | 0.13 | 0.16 | +23.1% | 61.52 | +0.0% | -7.3% | +1.6% | -1.6% | +0.6% | -8.4% | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | AMC | 0.16 | 0.18 | +14.0% | 94.31 | -5.9% | -3.8% | -2.7% | +4.4% | -6.5% | +5.3% | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | AMC | 0.12 | 0.14 | +12.0% | 90.22 | -8.7% | -14.2% | -6.5% | +7.6% | +1.7% | -3.3% | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | AMC | 0.10 | 0.11 | +15.8% | 59.08 | +1.7% | +8.1% | +2.4% | +5.7% | -0.6% | +0.5% | — |
| May 7, 2025 | AMC | 0.09 | 0.12 | +33.3% | 36.06 | +1.5% | -5.1% | -1.8% | +1.0% | -0.4% | -0.7% | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | AMC | 0.09 | 0.13 | +44.4% | 24.96 | +0.2% | +5.2% | +0.5% | -1.4% | +1.4% | +5.4% | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | AMC | 0.08 | 0.11 | +37.5% | 23.82 | +1.1% | +9.0% | +4.3% | +0.7% | +1.7% | -8.8% | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | AMC | 0.08 | 0.14 | +75.0% | 20.07 | -5.0% | -1.6% | -0.1% | -0.6% | +1.1% | +0.0% | — |
| May 7, 2024 | AMC | 0.05 | 0.11 | +120.0% | 18.76 | +1.9% | +5.8% | -0.6% | +0.6% | -1.7% | +2.8% | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | AMC | 0.08 | 0.12 | +50.0% | 17.80 | +10.4% | +17.0% | -0.6% | +0.3% | -1.3% | -1.6% | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | AMC | 0.08 | 0.12 | +50.0% | 17.95 | -0.3% | -3.9% | +1.8% | +1.3% | -2.3% | -1.3% | — |
| Aug 3, 2023 | AMC | 0.05 | 0.09 | +80.0% | 14.43 | +6.4% | +15.0% | +0.6% | +2.9% | -4.9% | +2.0% | — |
| May 3, 2023 | AMC | 0.05 | 0.06 | +14.3% | 13.00 | -3.8% | +7.5% | -2.9% | -2.7% | +2.9% | -0.3% | — |
| Date | Firm | Action | Grade | Target | Base | Open | Gap% | D1% | D2% | D3% | D4% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral → Overweight | $82 | $58.78 | $61.49 | +4.6% | -1.8% | -1.3% | -1.2% | -0.3% | — |
| Apr 6 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | — | $67.31 | $71.13 | +5.7% | +10.1% | -2.9% | +3.5% | -8.2% | +2.9% |
| Feb 24 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $94.31 | $88.75 | -5.9% | -3.8% | -2.7% | +4.4% | -6.5% | +5.3% |
| Feb 24 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $94.31 | $88.75 | -5.9% | -3.8% | -2.7% | +4.4% | -6.5% | +5.3% |
| Jan 28 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Maintains | Overweight → Overweight | — | $118.06 | $120.00 | +1.6% | -4.6% | -4.0% | -4.8% | -6.6% | +7.5% |
| Jan 20 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $130.72 | $128.11 | -2.0% | -1.6% | -6.3% | -5.6% | -3.0% | +0.8% |
| Jan 13 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $117.86 | $118.91 | +0.9% | +1.6% | +1.5% | +2.5% | +4.9% | -1.6% |
| Jan 12 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $113.70 | $116.85 | +2.8% | +3.7% | +1.6% | +1.5% | +2.5% | +4.9% |
| Jan 9 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $104.04 | $105.48 | +1.4% | +9.3% | +3.7% | +1.6% | +1.5% | +2.5% |
| Dec 1 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy | — | $76.10 | $76.60 | +0.7% | -3.8% | -3.1% | +2.6% | +6.7% | -1.5% |
| Nov 6 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $77.41 | $77.95 | +0.7% | -6.5% | +7.6% | +1.7% | -3.3% | +0.1% |
| Oct 15 | Truist | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $95.30 | $97.95 | +2.8% | -5.0% | -2.2% | -6.2% | +4.2% | +4.6% |
| Oct 15 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $95.30 | $97.95 | +2.8% | -5.0% | -2.2% | -6.2% | +4.2% | +4.6% |
| Oct 9 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $105.67 | $107.64 | +1.9% | -6.7% | -4.0% | +1.7% | -1.0% | -5.0% |
| Oct 8 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | — | $103.69 | $103.07 | -0.6% | +1.9% | -6.7% | -4.0% | +1.7% | -1.0% |
| Oct 2 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $92.96 | $95.00 | +2.2% | +2.2% | +1.2% | +4.2% | +3.4% | +1.9% |
| Sep 26 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $84.20 | $85.00 | +1.0% | +2.5% | +2.1% | +3.7% | +1.7% | +2.2% |
| Sep 9 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $64.14 | $64.13 | -0.0% | +0.7% | +1.7% | +3.1% | +2.3% | +2.2% |
| Aug 14 | BTIG | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy | — | $68.75 | $70.20 | +2.1% | +0.5% | -0.9% | +0.4% | -6.9% | +0.4% |
| Aug 11 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $63.88 | $65.95 | +3.2% | +2.4% | +5.7% | -0.6% | +0.5% | -0.9% |
| Aug 8 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $59.08 | $60.07 | +1.7% | +8.1% | +2.4% | +5.7% | -0.6% | +0.5% |
| Jul 22 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $58.78 | $55.83 | -5.0% | -5.7% | +6.1% | -0.2% | +1.9% | -0.7% |
| Jul 21 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $59.12 | $60.01 | +1.5% | -0.6% | -5.7% | +6.1% | -0.2% | +1.9% |
| Jul 8 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $44.78 | $45.00 | +0.5% | -1.0% | +3.8% | +0.5% | +11.8% | +0.5% |
| Jul 3 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $43.28 | $43.92 | +1.5% | +3.2% | +0.3% | -1.0% | +3.8% | +0.5% |
| Jul 3 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $43.28 | $43.92 | +1.5% | +3.2% | +0.3% | -1.0% | +3.8% | +0.5% |
| Jun 30 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral → Neutral | — | $45.84 | $46.39 | +1.2% | +1.3% | -7.3% | +0.5% | +3.2% | +0.3% |
| Jun 27 | Truist | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $41.33 | $41.93 | +1.5% | +10.9% | +1.3% | -7.3% | +0.5% | +3.2% |
| Jun 23 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $43.11 | $43.86 | +1.7% | +1.2% | -6.6% | +3.8% | -2.4% | +10.9% |
| Jun 17 | Noble Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $41.21 | $41.25 | +0.1% | +4.9% | -2.5% | +2.3% | +1.2% | -6.6% |
| Jun 16 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral → Neutral | — | $41.76 | $42.19 | +1.0% | -1.3% | +4.9% | -2.5% | +2.3% | +1.2% |
| May 8 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $36.06 | $36.60 | +1.5% | -5.1% | -1.8% | +1.0% | -0.4% | -0.7% |
| May 8 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $36.06 | $36.60 | +1.5% | -5.1% | -1.8% | +1.0% | -0.4% | -0.7% |
| Apr 17 | Truist | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $33.27 | $33.47 | +0.6% | -0.5% | -3.5% | +0.6% | +2.6% | +1.0% |
| Mar 21 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral → Neutral | — | $31.70 | $31.48 | -0.7% | -2.8% | +5.6% | +1.3% | -4.7% | +0.2% |
| Feb 27 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral → Neutral | — | $24.96 | $25.01 | +0.2% | +5.2% | +0.5% | -1.4% | +1.4% | +5.4% |
| Feb 27 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $24.96 | $25.01 | +0.2% | +5.2% | +0.5% | -1.4% | +1.4% | +5.4% |
| Feb 4 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $33.20 | $33.30 | +0.3% | +3.6% | -0.3% | -5.1% | -0.2% | +1.9% |
| Jan 28 | Noble Capital Markets | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $33.48 | $33.50 | +0.1% | +0.0% | -2.2% | +2.7% | -0.8% | -0.5% |
| Jan 14 | Truist | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $30.89 | $31.60 | +2.3% | +6.1% | +3.9% | -1.3% | +0.0% | +4.8% |
| Jan 14 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $30.89 | $31.60 | +2.3% | +6.1% | +3.9% | -1.3% | +0.0% | +4.8% |
| Dec 13 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold → Hold | — | $26.50 | $26.50 | +0.0% | +1.3% | +5.4% | -3.7% | -6.4% | +0.4% |
| Nov 11 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $25.97 | $26.57 | +2.3% | +4.3% | +0.7% | +1.7% | -8.8% | -3.4% |
| Oct 30 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | — | $24.19 | $23.81 | -1.6% | -2.5% | -3.7% | +0.7% | +0.5% | +0.9% |
| Oct 1 | JMP Securities | Maintains | Market Outperform → Market Outperform | — | $23.30 | $23.31 | +0.0% | +6.5% | +2.1% | -0.6% | -1.7% | +0.2% |
| Sep 26 | Truist | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $23.06 | $23.35 | +1.3% | +0.6% | +0.4% | +0.0% | +6.5% | +2.1% |
| Sep 23 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $22.91 | $23.37 | +2.0% | +2.8% | -1.4% | -0.7% | +0.6% | +0.4% |
| Sep 13 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $21.98 | $22.20 | +1.0% | +2.3% | -1.5% | +1.3% | +4.4% | -2.6% |
| Jun 28 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy → Buy | — | $19.97 | $20.16 | +1.0% | +0.2% | -1.3% | +3.0% | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Jun 3 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform → Outperform | — | $21.74 | $21.91 | +0.8% | +0.1% | -3.1% | +0.9% | -2.3% | -2.0% |
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Owned After | D1% | D5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Carrai Phillip DOff | President, STC Division | Sell | 200 | $59.09 | $12K | 215,052 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Carrai Phillip DOff | President, STC Division | Sell | 3,600 | $58.00 | $209K | 215,252 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Carrai Phillip DOff | President, STC Division | Sell | 2,700 | $57.30 | $155K | 218,852 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Mendoza MarieOff | SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 100 | $59.45 | $6K | 64,447 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Mendoza MarieOff | SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 600 | $58.20 | $35K | 64,547 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Mendoza MarieOff | SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 800 | $57.53 | $46K | 65,147 | -3.47% | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 1,750 | $59.11 | $103K | 309,087 | +7.22% | -0.32% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 33,250 | $58.19 | $1.9M | 310,837 | +7.22% | -0.32% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Carter David MOff | President, DRSS Division | Sell | 200 | $61.84 | $12K | 70,092 | -2.44% | -1.19% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Carter David MOff | President, DRSS Division | Sell | 1,200 | $58.99 | $71K | 71,492 | -2.44% | -1.19% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Carter David MOff | President, DRSS Division | Sell | 1,400 | $58.11 | $81K | 72,692 | -2.44% | -1.19% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 400 | $65.04 | $26K | 290,161 | +8.51% | -2.44% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 1,900 | $64.29 | $122K | 290,561 | +8.51% | -2.44% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 2,100 | $63.51 | $133K | 292,461 | +8.51% | -2.44% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 600 | $61.90 | $37K | 294,561 | +8.51% | -2.44% |
| May 26, 2026 | Adelman JonahOff | President, ME Division | Sell | 31,348 | $57.06 | $1.8M | 8,000 | -1.63% | +8.51% |
| May 26, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 20 | $58.62 | $1K | 344,090 | -1.63% | +8.51% |
| May 26, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 2,336 | $57.88 | $135K | 344,110 | -1.63% | +8.51% |
| May 26, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 4,644 | $56.92 | $264K | 346,446 | -1.63% | +8.51% |
| May 26, 2026 | Doorenbos BobbiDir | — | Sell | 2,500 | $57.29 | $143K | 12,500 | -1.63% | +8.51% |
| May 15, 2026 | Boyd Bradley LDir | — | Sell | 3,000 | $52.08 | $156K | 16,480 | +4.39% | +0.88% |
| May 15, 2026 | Carrai Phillip DOff | President, STC Division | Sell | 500 | $53.00 | $26K | 221,550 | +4.39% | +0.88% |
| May 15, 2026 | Carrai Phillip DOff | President, STC Division | Sell | 6,000 | $52.06 | $312K | 222,050 | +4.39% | +0.88% |
| May 15, 2026 | Mendoza MarieOff | SVP & General Counsel | Sell | 1,013 | $53.49 | $54K | 65,996 | +4.39% | +0.88% |
| May 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 2,700 | $62.49 | $169K | 295,200 | +3.73% | +0.60% |
| May 1, 2026 | Lund Deanna HDir/Off | EVP & CFO | Sell | 2,300 | $61.63 | $142K | 297,900 | +3.73% | +0.60% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Rock Stacey GOff | President, KTT Division | Sell | 500 | $61.99 | $31K | 17,897 | +5.86% | +3.73% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Rock Stacey GOff | President, KTT Division | Sell | 3,500 | $60.89 | $213K | 18,397 | +5.86% | +3.73% |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Fendley Steven S.Off | President, US Division | Sell | 7,000 | $61.64 | $431K | 351,039 | +5.86% | +3.73% |
8-K · 5.02
!!! Very High
Unknown — 8-K 5.02: Executive Change
The executive leadership change at these defense contractors could signal strategic shifts in operations or capital allocation, so investors should monitor whether the new leader's background and priorities align with their investment thesis.
Mar 25
8-K · 2.01
!!! Very High
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. -- 8-K 2.01: Acquisition Completed
Kratos Defense completed a merger acquisition, though the summary lacks specific details about the target company, deal value, and strategic rationale for investors to assess the transaction's impact.
Mar 6
8-K · 8.01
!! High
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. -- 8-K 8.01: Material Event / Announcement
Kratos Defense priced a public offering on February 26, 2026, according to SEC filings, though specific offering size and pricing details require review of attached press releases.
Mar 2
8-K
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. -- 8-K Filing
Kratos Defense delivered strong Q4 2025 results with $345.1 million revenue, 1.3x book-to-bill ratio, and $34.1 million adjusted EBITDA, indicating robust defense contract demand and backlog growth.
Feb 23
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Mutual Funds / ETFs (N-PORT) — Top 20
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Valuation
Market Cap
$9.38B
Enterprise Value
$8.85B
P/E (TTM)
417.00x
Forward P/E
69.89x
PEG Ratio
33.36x
P/B
4.68x
P/S
6.97x
P/FCF
-68.28x
EV/EBITDA
85.30x
Shares Out
173.1M
Financials (TTM)
Revenue
$1.35B
Net Income
$22.0M
EBITDA
$103.8M
Free Cash Flow
-$137.4M
Op Cash Flow
-$42.1M
EPS Basic
$0.13
EPS Diluted
$0.13
EPS Forward
$0.78
Gross Margin
22.1%
Op Margin
2.1%
Net Margin
1.6%
Balance Sheet
Total Assets
$2.47B
Total Liab.
$470.9M
Total Equity
$2.00B
Cash
$560.6M
LT Debt
$33.8M
Book Value/Sh
$11.59
Debt/Equity
0.09x
Current Ratio
4.06
Quick Ratio
3.46
Returns & Growth
ROE
1.1%
ROA
0.9%
ROIC
0.8%
Rev Growth YoY
+18.5%
EPS Growth YoY
+18.2%
Price Returns
2W
+16.9%
1M
+1.7%
3M
-25.6%
6M
-15.7%
12M
+73.8%
Technicals
52W High
$130.72
52W Low
$40.77
50d MA
$61.09
200d MA
$80.01
RSI (14)
32.10
ATR (14)
$3.83
Beta
1.22
Avg Volume
4.8M
Dividends
Div Rate
$0.00
Div Yield
—
Frequency
—
Ex-Div Date
—
Analyst Price Targets
Consensus
$110.58
High
$135.00
Low
$79.00
Median
$115.00
Data updated apr 25, 2026 6:08pm
· Source: financialmodelingprep.com