Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
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KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$70.99
-$0.17(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.99
-$0.17(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.85 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)3.63M
Market Cap
$11.53B
Enterprise Value$10.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$560.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$179.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)242.5
Beta1.58
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding187,423,720
10 Day Avg. Volume3,562,153
30 Day Avg. Volume3,626,159
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 Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit34.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda109.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$104.92Price Target Upside47.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Raise And ReinvestmentAnalyst notes proceeds from the equity offering will fund capital investments and strengthen the balance sheet to support rapid scaling if large contracts are won.
Hypersonics GrowthAnalyst highlights hypersonics as the company's fastest-growing market, driving momentum across rocket support and opening multiple high-value contract opportunities.
Strategic AcquisitionAnalyst states the Nomad acquisition broadens offerings into mobile communications and counter-uncrewed aircraft solutions and is expected to be accretive to earnings.
Bears Say
High Valuation And Priced-in GrowthAnalyst points out the stock trades at a substantial premium to peers and much of the expected growth appears reflected in the share price, limiting upside for new investors.
Share DilutionAnalyst warns investors reacted negatively to dilution concerns from the share offering, which can pressure the stock despite operational progress.
Unmanned Systems Demand VariabilityAnalyst notes unmanned systems revenue underperformed and tactical drone demand is lumpy, creating uncertainty for production-related revenue.
Kratos Defense News
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $32.85 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $11.53B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.134 by $0.026.
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 187,423,720 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.16 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.134. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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:
$104.92 (47.80% Upside)
$104.92 (47.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 82%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
114.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.20%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum and multiple high‑value contract wins (record backlog, expanded $14B pipeline, revenue and EBITDA beats, significant hypersonics and satellite awards) and a clear path to margin expansion. These positives were tempered by near‑term cash outflows, working capital pressures (DSO up to 130 days), supply‑chain and hiring constraints, and an expected sequential Q2 step‑down in margins and revenue mix. On balance, management presented substantial growth opportunities and articulated financial targets and investments to capture them, while noting execution and timing risks tied to government funding and talent/supply availability.View all KTOS earnings summariesKTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$104.92
▲(47.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.45% Insiders
23.94% Mutual Funds
4.13% Other Institutional Investors
35.83% Public Companies and Individual Investors