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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$88.95
-$0.17(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$88.95
-$0.17(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$25.32 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)3.75M
Market Cap
$15.15B
Enterprise Value$14.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$560.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$179.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)675.9
Beta1.67
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding170,329,160
10 Day Avg. Volume4,351,842
30 Day Avg. Volume3,751,036
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio33.36
Price to Book (P/B)6.68
Price to Sales (P/S)9.91
P/FCF Ratio-97.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit49.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda159.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$116.93Price Target Upside31.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Raise And FundingAnalyst notes the equity offering proceeds are intended to fund increased capital investments and strengthen the balance sheet to enable rapid scaling if large contracts are won.
High-growth Product ValidationHypersonic programs and designation of the collaborative combat aircraft as a program of record provide strong product validation and create a high-growth avenue across rocket support and propulsion businesses.
Strategic AcquisitionAcquisition of Nomad broadens mobile communications and counter-uncrewed aircraft system capabilities and is expected to immediately boost the company's earnings profile.
Bears Say
Profitability And Margin PressureNear-term profitability may be constrained by elevated administrative costs, higher manufacturing overhead, and increased bid and proposal expenses that could compress margins.
Share Dilution ConcernsMarket reaction was negative as investors are concerned about dilution and the equity issuance's impact on per-share metrics.
Valuation RiskThe stock trades at a premium to peers and may already reflect expected revenue and profit growth, limiting upside and making it a less attractive entry point.
Kratos Defense News
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $25.32 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $15.15B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.158 by $0.022.
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 0.13.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 170,329,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.158. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.849%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$116.93 (31.46% Upside)
$116.93 (31.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 85%
Bearish news 15%
Bearish news 15%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
241.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.46%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was constructive and optimistic: management reported a quarter that beat revenue and EBITDA expectations, delivered record backlog and pipeline metrics, and outlined several high-growth engines (hypersonics, space/satellite, engines, microwave electronics) supported by facility investments, partnerships and program wins. Near-term risks include working capital strain (DSO rise and receivables), margin pressure on certain fixed-price contracts in Unmanned Systems, elevated capex and the timing sensitivity of government funding. Management provided clear guidance and emphasized line-of-sight growth drivers with the expectation that operating cash flow and free cash flow will improve as production ramps in 2027-2028.View all KTOS earnings summariesKTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$116.93
▲(31.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.47% Insiders
28.16% Mutual Funds
7.33% Other Institutional Investors
31.76% Public Companies and Individual Investors