WF5A Stock Chart & Stats
€42.76
€0.23(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€42.76
€0.23(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€37.50 - €114.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.90K
Average Volume (3M)1.58K
Market Cap
€7.13B
Enterprise Value€7.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€193.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)249.8
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding187,721,330
10 Day Avg. Volume1,818
30 Day Avg. Volume1,577
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio32.78
Price to Book (P/B)6.68
Price to Sales (P/S)9.91
P/FCF Ratio-97.12
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€86.01Price Target Upside101.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)0.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Organic Growth And Demand VisibilityRaised growth guidance, bookings above revenue, and a substantial bid pipeline indicate strong customer demand and improved medium-term revenue visibility. These indicators support continued program expansion and provide a durable foundation for scaling production and recurring follow-on work.
Hypersonics Provides A Rapidly Expanding Growth PlatformRapid hypersonics growth gives Kratos exposure to a strategically important defense category with expanding program activity. The projected progression from 2025 through 2027 suggests a meaningful multi-year growth engine, supported by recent awards and new integration capacity.
Conservative Balance Sheet Supports Investment FlexibilityVery low leverage gives Kratos financial flexibility to fund facilities, production ramps, and development programs without relying heavily on additional borrowing. The larger equity base also provides capacity to absorb investment demands while maintaining strategic operating flexibility.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow indicates that current earnings are not yet converting into internal funding. If production investment and working-capital needs remain elevated, Kratos may have less flexibility to finance growth and could depend more on its balance sheet.
Thin And Compressed ProfitabilityLow net and operating margins leave limited room for cost overruns, program delays, or pricing pressure to be absorbed. The decline in gross margin despite revenue growth suggests that scaling sales has not yet produced durable earnings leverage, constraining returns.
Production Scale-up Creates Execution RiskThe planned expansion across engines, facilities, and other programs requires substantial operational coordination and reliable component availability. Execution problems during this investment phase could delay deliveries, increase costs, or postpone the margin improvement expected from higher production volumes.
Kratos Defense News
WF5A FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was €37.49 and its highest was €114.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is €7.13B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported €0.187 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.124 by €0.063.
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 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 187,721,330 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of €0.187 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.78%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:WF5A
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€86.01 (101.15% Upside)
€86.01 (101.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:WF5A Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €564.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-53.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
58.17%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Kratos Defense
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. primarily functions as a contractor for the United States Department of Defense. Its business operations are organized into two distinct divisions: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including advanced microwave electronics, solutions for space and satellite communications, specialized training and cybersecurity/warfare capabilities, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and modular systems, cutting-edge turbine technologies, and essential defense and rocket support services. Meanwhile, the Unmanned Systems division is dedicated to developing and supplying autonomous platforms, specifically unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems. Kratos caters to an extensive client base, which includes various national security organizations, the DoD, intelligence and classified agencies, international government bodies, and both domestic and global commercial enterprises. The company was established in 1994 and its corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California.
WF5A Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong operational and commercial developments: revenue and adjusted EBITDA beats, high organic growth (19.1% YoY), a robust $15B pipeline and nearly $2B of bookings over the last 12 months, rapid scaling of hypersonics (tracking $400M in 2026 and targeting $700M in 2027), major engine production plans (components ordered for 3,000 engines in 2027 and 5,000 in 2028) and expanding manufacturing capacity. These positives are tempered by near-term cash outflows driven by working capital and investment for scale-up, a $5M–$7M FY2026 EBITDA headwind from Israeli shekel strength, and reduced visibility on classified programs and supply-chain execution risk. Overall, the company is in an investment-and-scale phase with strong demand and program wins but with measurable short-term cash and FX headwinds.View all DE:WF5A earnings summariesWF5A Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€86.01
▲(101.15% Upside)
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