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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$103.01
-$0.17(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$103.01
-$0.17(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.90 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)3.41M
Market Cap
$17.39B
Enterprise Value$16.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$565.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$134.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)838.8
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding168,840,710
10 Day Avg. Volume3,871,054
30 Day Avg. Volume3,407,109
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.94
Price to Book (P/B)2.92
Price to Sales (P/S)3.48
P/FCF Ratio-464.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit57.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda185.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$116.60Price Target Upside13.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Program DesignationU.S. Marine Corps designation of the collaborative combat aircraft as a program of record provides major product validation and increases prospects for future production contracts.
Strategic AcquisitionAnnouncement of a $356.3 million acquisition of Orbit Technologies, expected to be immediately accretive upon closing, broadens international technology offerings and enhances near-term earnings potential.
Valkyrie Contract PotentialAnticipated formal contract award for the Valkyrie program in partnership with Northrop Grumman could unlock higher production rates and meaningful revenue expansion if secured.
Bears Say
Award Concentration And Export RestrictionsConcentration of awards, heightened competitive pressure, and export restrictions create execution and growth risks that could limit future contract wins and international sales.
Government Funding And Cash Flow TimingGovernment funding disruptions have shifted capital expenditures into 2026 and delayed payment receipts, increasing cash flow timing risk and short-term working capital pressure.
Valuation RiskA sharp share rally driven by geopolitical headlines has elevated valuation metrics, making the stock a less attractive entry point for new investors.
Kratos Defense News
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $23.90 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $17.39B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.125 by $0.015.
Is Kratos Defense overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kratos Defense’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kratos Defense pay dividends?
Kratos Defense does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kratos Defense’s EPS estimate?
Kratos Defense’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 168,840,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.125. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.199%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTOS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$116.60 (13.19% Upside)
$116.60 (13.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 76%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $23.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 40%
Bearish news 60%
Bearish news 60%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
206.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kratos Defense
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.
KTOS Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions highlighted strong revenue growth, significant program wins, and strategic acquisitions, positioning the company for future success. However, challenges such as increased material costs and cash flow issues due to the federal government shutdown were noted.View all KTOS earnings summariesKTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$116.60
▲(13.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.47% Insiders
28.17% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
38.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors