/KTOS
KTOS Stock - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Industrials|Aerospace & DefenseNASDAQ
$75.39+5.59%
+$3.99 (+5.59%) • Dec 19
77
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.69
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.74
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+34.0%upside
Target: $101.02
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ENTRY ZONE$74.64 – $76.14
TARGET (TP)$101.00
STOP LOSS$69.36
RISK/REWARD1:4.2
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.15
52W High$112.57
52W Low$23.90
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.14B | $1.04B | $898.30M | $811.50M | $747.70M |
| Gross Profit | $287.20M | $268.60M | $226.00M | $225.10M | $203.20M |
| Gross Margin | 25.3% | 25.9% | 25.2% | 27.7% | 27.2% |
| Operating Income | $29.00M | $31.10M | $-2,900,000 | $27.90M | $29.30M |
| Net Income | $16.30M | $-8,900,000 | $-36,900,000 | $-2,000,000 | $79.60M |
| Net Margin | 1.4% | -0.9% | -4.1% | -0.2% | 10.6% |
| EPS | $0.11 | $-0.07 | $-0.29 | $-0.02 | $0.69 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
1
6%
Buy / Outperform
12
67%
Hold / Neutral
5
28%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟢 Bullish
13 Bullish5 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$51
Average Target
↓ 32.3% Downside
Now
$12
Low
$51
Average
$105
High
Based on 19 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19th 2025 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Initiation | Overweight | $90 |
| December 1st 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $105 |
| November 18th 2025 | BNP Paribas Exane | Initiation | Neutral | $80 |
| October 8th 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $105 |
| August 14th 2025 | BTIG Research | Upgrade | Buy | $80 |
| August 12th 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Resumed | Buy | $74 |
| August 11th 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Initiation | Buy | $74 |
| July 8th 2025 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiation | Overweight | $60 |
| June 30th 2025 | Goldman | Upgrade | Buy | $52 |
| June 24th 2025 | Stifel | Initiation | Buy | $52 |
| January 13th 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Buy | $35← $26 |
| October 30th 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | $26← $24 |
| June 26th 2024 | BTIG Research | Initiation | Neutral | - |
| May 28th 2024 | JMP Securities | Initiation | Mkt Outperform | $27 |
| April 26th 2024 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | $27← $20 |
Earnings History & Surprises
KTOSBeat Rate
94%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+49.0%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
17/0
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.14
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+50.0%
$0.12vs$0.08
Q2 24
+120.0%
$0.11vs$0.05
Q3 24
+75.0%
$0.14vs$0.08
Q4 24
+37.5%
$0.11vs$0.08
Q1 25
+44.4%
$0.13vs$0.09
Q2 25
+33.3%
$0.12vs$0.09
Q3 25
+15.8%
$0.11vs$0.10
Q4 25
+12.0%
$0.14vs$0.13
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.14 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.13 | $0.14 | +12.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.10 | $0.11 | +15.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $0.09 | $0.12 | +33.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.09 | $0.13 | +44.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.08 | $0.11 | +37.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | $0.08 | $0.14 | +75.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 7, 2024 | $0.05 | $0.11 | +120.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 | $0.08 | $0.12 | +50.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $0.08 | $0.12 | +50.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | $0.05 | $0.09 | +80.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $0.05 | $0.06 | +14.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | $0.07 | $0.08 | +14.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $0.05 | $0.08 | +60.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $0.04 | $0.07 | +75.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $0.02 | $0.04 | +150.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | $0.09 | $0.11 | +22.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | $0.07 | $0.09 | +28.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 3, 2021 | $0.06 | $0.06 | 0.0% | = MET |
Latest News
Kratos Defense & Security shares are trading higher after Keybanc initiated coverage on the stock with an Overweight rating and announced an $90 price target.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 19, 2025, 06:34 PM
Keybanc Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $90
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 19, 2025, 11:59 AM
B. Riley Securities Upgrades Kratos Defense & Security to Buy, Maintains Price Target to $105
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 1, 2025, 02:52 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Announces Its Indiana Payload Integration Facility To Be Fully Operational By End Of 2026
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 01:09 PM
'US Army to buy 1 million drones, in major acquisition ramp-up'- Reuters Exclusive
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 7, 2025, 03:27 PM•Also: , ,
BTIG Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Raises Price Target to $95
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 11:37 AM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are trading lower after the company reported Q3 financial results and issued Q4 sales guidance below estimates. The company agreed to acquire Orbit Technologies.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 11:13 AM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are trading lower after the company reported Q3 financial results and issued Q4 sales guidance below estimates. The company agreed to acquire Orbit Technologies.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:32 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Agrees To Acquire Orbit Technologies For $$356.3M
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:08 PM
Kratos Provides Preliminary 2027 Organic Revenue Growth Rate Target of 18% To 23% Above 2026 Revenue Forecast With Projected Additional 100BP Increase In Adjusted EBITDA Margin Over 2026
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:05 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Raises FY2025 Sales Guidance from $1.290B-$1.310B to $1.320B-$1.330B vs $1.311B Est
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:02 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Sees Q4 Sales $320.000M-$330.000M vs $334.548M Est
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:01 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Q3 Adj. EPS $0.14 Beats $0.12 Estimate, Sales $347.600M Beat $322.869M Estimate
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 4, 2025, 09:00 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions And GE Aerospace Completes Altitude Testing On GEK800 Engine
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 01:06 PM•Also:
Kratos Defense & Security Collaborates With Korea Aerospace Industries Over Manned-Unmanned Teaming Technologies, Capabilities
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 01:02 PM
Kratos shares are trading higher after the company was awarded a $68.3 million contract for a hypersonic materials testing center.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 05:13 PM
Kratos Awarded Single Award $68.3M Contract For Hypersonic Materials Testing Center
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 23, 2025, 01:07 PM
Shares of defense stocks are trading lower after Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested the government may ask them to cut back on buybacks to address shortfalls in deliveries.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 06:35 PM•Also: , ,
Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Raises Price Target to $125
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 04:54 PM
Stifel Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Raises Price Target to $112
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 02:43 PM•Also:
Frequently Asked Questions about KTOS
What is KTOS's current stock price?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is currently trading at $75.39 per share. The stock has moved +5.59% today.
What is the analyst price target for KTOS?
The average analyst price target for KTOS is $101.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Aerospace & Defense industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is KTOS's market cap?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a market capitalization of $12.73 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does KTOS pay dividends?
No, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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