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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$75.39
-$0.17(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$75.39
-$0.17(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.90 - $112.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.18M
Market Cap
$12.73B
Enterprise Value$14.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$565.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$134.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)613.9
Beta1.44
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding168,840,710
10 Day Avg. Volume2,113,757
30 Day Avg. Volume2,176,773
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)2.92
Price to Sales (P/S)3.48
P/FCF Ratio-464.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit49.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda158.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$98.00Price Target Upside29.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)0.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business ExpansionManagement raised future revenue expectations and introduced initial guidance with significant growth forecasts, indicating confidence in continued business expansion.
Financial PerformanceKratos Defense & Security reported significant revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, exceeding both company and consensus estimates.
Strategic PartnershipsA formal contract award for the Valkyrie, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, is anticipated soon, which could lead to increased production and sales.
Bears Say
Operational DelaysGovernment shutdown impact driving some capex into 2026, delaying payment receipts.
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 $112.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $12.73B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 59 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 0.17.
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?
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Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$98.00 (29.99% Upside)
$98.00 (29.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 78%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
194.49%
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
$98.00
▲(29.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.60% Insiders
27.41% Mutual Funds
24.82% Other Institutional Investors
14.74% Public Companies and Individual Investors