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The Drone Disruptor: Kratos Stock Seeks a Higher Altitude
Published: April 08, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
The foundation of the global defense industry is cracking. For generations, the business of war was defined by monolithic, multi-billion-dollar projects, aircraft carriers, stealth bombers, and fighter jets that took decades to design and build.
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Is KTOS Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After a 150% One-Year Surge?
Published: April 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kratos Defense stock soars 150% in a year as drone demand, new defense contracts and Airbus collaboration boost growth outlook despite cost pressures.
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Top Drone Tech Stocks to Keep an Eye on for Strong Returns
Published: April 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
UMAC, DPRO and KTOS are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.
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Why Kratos Defense Stock Dropped Then Rebounded Today
Published: April 02, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative
Two Kratos insiders announced large share sales recently. That isn't what investors should focus on, however.
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Defense Stock Worth Watching for Bullish Options Traders
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) are 1.2% higher to trade at $78.45 this afternoon, attempting to snap a five-day losing streak as Middle East tensions cause whiplash for the broader market.
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Why Is Kratos (KTOS) Down 14.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Kratos (KTOS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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KTOS vs. ESLT: Which Defense Tech Stock Is a Better Buy Today?
Published: March 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Kratos Defense and Elbit Systems ride on rising demand for unmanned tech, contracts, and defense upgrades as global tensions fuel next-gen military investments.
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Kratos Selected by SKY Perfect JSAT as Strategic Partner for 5G NTN Satellite Ground System
Published: March 23, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Kratos OpenSpace® Software-Based Architecture Provides Significant Benefits Over Traditional Hardware Options Kratos OpenSpace® Software-Based Architecture Provides Significant Benefits Over Traditional Hardware Options
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Top 10 Defense Stocks As Mideast Conflict Escalates
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Defense stocks have surged as the Middle East war escalates. Despite a pullback, they have outperformed in the last year on rising military budgets. The U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran and its ramifications have investors mulling increased military spending and contract awards. Defense stocks are also riding long-term structural factors, including AI-enabled systems and faster product cycles, that have led to tech-style valuations.
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Defiance ETFs CIO Sylvia Jablonski on finding opportunities amid Iran conflict
Published: March 03, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Sylvia Jablonski, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, state of the economy, and more.
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Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) This Year?
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Kratos (KTOS) and Woodward (WWD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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LMT vs. KTOS: Which Defense Stock Is Better Positioned for 2026?
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Rising U.S. defense spending and modernization plans boost prospects for Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense amid surging demand for advanced military tech.
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Kratos: The Best Stock To Buy For The Future Of Defense
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions remains a high-conviction buy, supported by exceptional positioning in hypersonics, space, microelectronics, and drones. KTOS trades at a significant premium—4x peer group valuation—justified by its exposure to high-growth defense segments and forward-looking earnings potential. Revenue and EBITDA are projected to grow at 19.5% and 28.1% annually, respectively, with margins expected to reach 11% by 2027 and free cash flow turning positive by 2028.
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Why This Strong Defense Stock is Suddenly Lower
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) stock is down 8.7% to trade at $86.06 this morning, the defense contractor brushing off an adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of 18 cents per share on $345.10 million in revenue, both of which topped analyst estimates.
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Kratos Defense Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KTOS' fourth-quarter earnings jump 38.5%, and revenues surge 21.9%, beating estimates as backlog hits $1.21 billion.
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Kratos and GE Aerospace Win U.S. Air Force Award to Design Engine for Expendable Combat Collaborative Aircraft
Published: February 23, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), today announced a joint U.S. Air Force contract for $12.4M to design a next generation engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial phase of the program will complete the preliminary design of the GEK1500 engine to meet demanding performance requirements while achieving aggressive cost targets for affordable mass.
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Is KTOS Stock a Smart Investment Option Before Q4 Earnings Release?
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kratos Defense heads into Q4 earnings with expected double-digit revenue growth and new facilities boosting capacity across unmanned and defense segments.
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Countdown to Kratos (KTOS) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Kratos (KTOS), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.
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Kratos (KTOS) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kratos (KTOS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) This Year?
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Kratos (KTOS) and Woodward (WWD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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KTOS Stock Rises 17.7% in 3 Months: Worth Including in Your Portfolio?
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Kratos Defense shares have risen 17.7% in three months as contract wins, hypersonics expansion and key defense partnerships boost growth visibility.
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3 High-Risk Stocks That Soared in 2025 But Can Still Fly Higher
Published: February 06, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
There is a growing sentiment that high-risk stocks—particularly some high-growth tech stocks—will be out of favor in 2026. It's helpful to look at a statement like this on two levels.
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Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund Q4 2025 Winners And Laggards
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Class A shares of the Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund outperformed the Russell 2500 Growth Index during the fourth quarter of 2025. Natera, Inc., ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Glaukos Corp were among the top contributors to performance. FirstService Corp, AAR CORP., and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. were among the top detractors from performance.
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Kratos Recently Received Aviation System and Related Warfighter Contract Awards with Total Potential Value of Approximately $65 Million
Published: February 03, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Kratos has been awarded contracts valued in total at approximately $65 million to design, develop and deliver simulators and other solutions for warfighter training supporting operations and maintenance of key aircraft and other platforms. The Kratos-built training systems support a wide variety of knowledge sets across numerous aircraft, including the Army's CH47F Chinook and UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters, the Airforce's UH-1 Huey and more.
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3 Stocks Positioned to Gain From Renewed U.S. Defense Priorities
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Defense stocks are rallying as U.S. defense priorities sharpen, putting KTOS, HII and TDY in focus amid expectations for higher spending and modernization.
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Is Kratos Defense Poised to Gain From a Higher US Defense Budget?
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KTOS could gain from a proposed jump in US defense spending, boosting demand for unmanned systems, hypersonics and other next-gen programs.
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Kratos Opens New 55,000-Square-Foot State-of-the-Art Hypersonic System Manufacturing and Payload Integration Facility in Princess Anne, Maryland
Published: January 13, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today the grand opening of its new 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hypersonic and “Other” system manufacturing and payload integration facility in Princess Anne, Maryland. The advanced facility will significantly enhance Kratos' capabilities to support launch operations and hypersonic testing for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 program and other customers from agencies including the U.S. Navy, US Air Force, DARPA, and the Missile Defense Agency.
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Trump's 'Dream Military' Is A Game Changer For Kratos: My Volatility Playbook
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is riding a wave of defense sector momentum, driven by surging demand for drones and geopolitical tensions. KTOS forecasts robust organic revenue growth: 14–15% for 2025, 15–20% for 2026, and 18–23% for 2027, underpinned by major U.S. and international programs. Despite strong top line growth, KTOS remains unprofitable, with persistent cash burn and margin pressures from fixed-price contracts and heavy capital investment.
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Kratos Applauds Focus on Reinvestment to Strengthen Defense Readiness
Published: January 08, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, today expressed strong support for President Trump's announcement of policies that prioritize reinvestment in national defense capabilities over stock buybacks by defense contractors.
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Why Kratos and AeroVironment Are Suddenly Moving Like Tech Stocks
Published: December 25, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
For decades, the defense sector was viewed as a safe harbor for conservative investors. Companies like Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT or General Dynamics NYSE: GD were treated as bond proxies, stocks that offered slow growth, reliable dividends, and low volatility.
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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 DeMarco
- Employees 4000