Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

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Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) This Year?
KTOS
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?
KTOS, LMT
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
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
GE, KTOS
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?
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
KTOS
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?
KTOS
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?
KTOS
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
FTAI, GLUE, KTOS
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
ACAD, AI, CNS, FSV, GKOS, KTOS, MSCI, NTRA
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
KTOS
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
HII, KTOS, TDY
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?
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
KTOS
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
AVAV, KTOS
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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KTOS vs. LMT: Which Defense Stock Is Better at Innovation?
KTOS, LMT
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense and Lockheed Martin benefit from Pentagon demand for advanced aerospace and defense systems.

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Kratos: Buy This Scaled Drone And Missile Platform In An Expanding Defense Cycle
KTOS
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is undergoing a structural transformation, evolving into a production-oriented defense platform with emphasis on speed, scale, and cost efficiency. Key programs are advancing beyond development, with multiple franchises moving in parallel toward sustained manufacturing activity. Revenue growth is increasingly supported by real deliveries and long-duration programs, improving backlog quality and visibility.

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How Is Kratos Defense Benefiting From Surging SRM Demand?
KTOS
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KTOS gains momentum as its affordable rocket and SRM technologies drive hypersonic testing demand.

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KTOS Stock Rises 14.4% in 3 Months: What's the Next Best Move?
KTOS
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense rallies as new facilities, strong drone demand and a solid backlog boost its defense footprint and prospects.

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Voya MidCap Opportunities Strategy Q3 2025 Portfolio Review
APP, FIX, KTOS, MLTX, TW, VRSK
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

For the quarter, Voya MidCap Opportunities Strategy Fund outperformed the Index on a NAV basis due largely to favorable stock selection. Key contributors to performance included Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX), and AppLovin Corp (APP). Key detractors from performance included MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX), Tradeweb Markets, Inc. (TW), and Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK).

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How Is KTOS Capitalizing on Rising Global Demand for Unmanned Systems?
KTOS
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense surges on booming unmanned systems demand, rising contracts and next-gen drone investments fueling momentum.

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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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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

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.