Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KTOS
  • Rev/Share 7.5355
  • Book/Share 11.6217
  • PB 6.0439
  • Debt/Equity 0.0678
  • CurrentRatio 4.3041
  • ROIC 0.0073

 

  • MktCap 11858239272.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.5472
  • PFCF -127.098
  • PE 598.796
  • Debt/Assets 0.0554
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.012

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation KTOS BNP Paribas Exane -- Neutral -- $80 Nov. 18, 2025
Downgrade KTOS B. Riley Securities Buy Neutral -- $105 Oct. 8, 2025
Upgrade KTOS BTIG Research Neutral Buy -- $80 Aug. 14, 2025
Resumed KTOS Canaccord Genuity -- Buy -- $74 Aug. 12, 2025
Initiation KTOS Canaccord Genuity -- Buy -- $74 Aug. 11, 2025
Initiation KTOS Cantor Fitzgerald -- Overweight -- $60 July 8, 2025
Upgrade KTOS Goldman Neutral Buy -- $52 June 30, 2025
Initiation KTOS Stifel -- Buy -- $52 June 24, 2025
Upgrade KTOS B. Riley Securities Neutral Buy $26 $35 Jan. 13, 2025

News

Defense Stock Looks Ready for Next Charge Higher
KTOS
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) was last seen down 0.8% to trade at $75.99 at last check, having pulled back from its Oct. 9 record high of $112.57.

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Kratos Defense Rises 280.4% YTD: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock?
KTOS
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS' 200% stock surge in 2025 reflects booming unmanned systems demand and strategic deals fueling its growth momentum.

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Kratos Defense Beats on Q3 Earnings, Raises '25 Revenue View
KTOS
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS posts strong Q3 results with revenues up 26% year over year and earnings surpassing estimates, lifting full-year guidance.

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Nothing Can Stop Defense Stocks Right Now
AVAV, GD, HII, KTOS, LHX, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, November 2.

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KTOS vs. NOC: Which Defense Tech Stock Is the Smarter Buy?
KTOS, NOC
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense and Northrop Grumman demonstrate different approaches in a rapidly growing sector as investor interest in space soars.

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Buy 3 Drone Technology Stocks for a Stable Portfolio in 2026
KTOS, LHX, TXT
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS, TXT, and LHX emerge as top drone tech picks set to bring portfolio stability in 2026.

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KTOS Stock Rises 280.4% in a Year: Buy, Sell or Stay Invested?
KTOS
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense stock surges 280% in a year, fueled by new missile systems, UAV innovations, and strong defense partnerships, but valuation may temper fresh buys.

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Kratos Strengthens Its Position as a Popular Radar Manufacturer
KTOS
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS secures a $175M U.S. Navy contract to boost radar sustainment, reinforcing its role in advanced defense radar systems.

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Kratos Defense Stock Rallies High on American Drone Dominance
KTOS
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS soars 280% year to date, powered by U.S. drone dominance policy, major defense partnerships and surging demand.

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Kratos vs. CurtissWright: Who Holds the Edge in the Defense Space?
CW, KTOS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS rides strong growth in drones and global defense deals, while CW gains from earnings, buybacks and nuclear partnerships.

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Kratos and GE Aerospace's Small Engine Testing Gains Altitude
KTOS
Published: September 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

GEK800 Small Engine Designed to Power the Next Generation of Affordable Unmanned Aerial Systems and CCA-type Aircraft

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NCSIST and Kratos Unveil the Game-Changing Mighty Hornet IV High-Speed Attack UAV at TADTE 2025
KTOS
Published: September 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have partnered to introduce the Mighty Hornet IV Attack UAV, a revolutionary transformation of the MQM-178 target drone.

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Top Drone Tech Stocks Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth
AVAV, DPRO, KTOS
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AVAV, DPRO and KTOS are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.

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Kratos Defense Gains 59.8% in the Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?
KTOS
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS stock surges 59.8% in 3 months, fueled by strong results and strategic collaborations.

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Hypersonics to Drones: Kratos' Growing Ground in Missile Defense
KTOS
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS expands its missile defense role with hypersonic testbed progress, target drone contracts and NATO exercise success.

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Kratos: A Rising Defense Star
KTOS
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. specializes in advanced unmanned aircraft, hypersonic systems, and propulsion technologies for defense and aerospace sectors. The company has achieved consistent revenue growth of 10% annually over the past five years, with strong EBITDA and EBIT expansion. Recent KTOS earnings highlight continued momentum, with 17.1% revenue growth in 2Q 2025 and $1.4 billion in bookings over the last year.

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Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Joins AIA, Kratos at Valkyrie Production Facility in Oklahoma City, for Roundtable to Advance Supply Chain Policy Priorities
KTOS
Published: September 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), on August 28 hosted a high-level roundtable at Kratos' Oklahoma City aircraft production facility, bringing leaders from across the aerospace and defense supply chain and Congress together to discuss policy priorities shaping the future of the industry. The event featured Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee who also represents key aerospace and defense installations in Oklahoma's fourth congressional district and Senator James …

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Kratos Surges Ahead in Defense With Advanced Propulsion Initiatives
KTOS
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS progresses in defense propulsion with GE Aerospace tie-up, new engine plant and rising demand for unmanned combat aircraft.

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Kratos Keeps Climbing After Q2, But Valuation Risk Looms
KTOS
Published: August 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Since reporting Q2 2025 earnings, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions NASDAQ: KTOS has continued to be one of the most impressive defense stocks of the year.

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Next-Gen Defense: 3 Stocks Riding the New Global Arms Race
KTOS, LHX, TDG
Published: August 18, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

Global military expenditure climbed by nearly 10% between 2023 and 2024, reaching $2.7 trillion last year as spending accelerated faster since the Cold War. Ongoing conflicts throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East threaten to continue driving a worldwide race toward defense growth into the foreseeable future.

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Defense Stock Jumps to 20-Year Highs After Upgrade
KTOS
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) are up 2.7% at $70.79 at last glance, trading at fresh 20-year highs, after an upgrade from BTIG to "buy from "neutral.

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Kratos Defense Gains 27.5% in the Past Month: Should You Buy the Stock?
KTOS
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS surges 27.5% in a month on strong results, raised guidance and key partnerships in satcom and autonomous tech.

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Kratos Defense's Segment Strengthens Role in Critical Defense Domain
KTOS
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS' Kratos Government Solutions segment boosts defense capabilities with key tech gains, strong revenue growth and a strategic acquisition.

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Kratos Defense Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Hikes '25 Revenue View
KTOS
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS shares jump after Q2 earnings and revenues topped estimates, led by strength in the Government Solutions unit.

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Baron Discovery Fund Q2 2025: Winners And Setbacks Shaping The Portfolio
CWAN, DKNG, INSP, IRT, KRMN, KTOS, MAC, MEG
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense, Montrose Environmental, and Karman Holdings drove strong quarterly performance, benefiting from secular tailwinds and robust demand in defense and environmental sectors. We see Kratos and Karman as well positioned for multi-year growth, leveraging investments in hypersonics, missile defense, and space technologies amid rising defense budgets. Montrose Environmental rebounded as regulatory fears eased, organic growth accelerated, and debt reduction improved transparency, supporting our continued conviction in its long-term value.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
KTOS
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Deanna Hom Lund - Executive VP, CFO & Director Eric M. DeMarco - CEO, President & Director Marie C.

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Ahead of Kratos (KTOS) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
KTOS
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of Kratos (KTOS) for the quarter ended June 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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Kratos Defense Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Buy or Sell Ahead of Results?
KTOS
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS eyes a Q2 earnings beat, but margin headwinds could cloud strong revenue gains.

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Kratos Defense Continues to Sharpen Its Edge in Hypersonic Tech
KTOS
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS expands its hypersonic footprint with new systems, a joint venture and a $50M payload facility in Indiana.

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America Wants Drone Dominance: Are These Stocks Ready to Soar?
AVAV, KTOS, RCAT
Published: July 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

The recent passage of the Trump administration's One Big, Beautiful Bill provides $150 billion in additional defense spending. That pushes total U.S. defense spending close to $1 trillion.

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About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

  • IPO Date 1999-11-05
  • Website https://www.kratosdefense.com
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • CEO Eric M. DeMarco
  • Employees 4000

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.