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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Raised Growth OutlookThe higher full-year growth outlook, supported by 19.1% Q2 organic growth and strong quarterly guidance, indicates broadening demand across Kratos's programs. Sustained expansion can improve scale, support investment in capacity, and strengthen the company's position in defense growth markets over coming quarters.
Strong Demand VisibilityBookings above revenue and a sizeable bid pipeline provide meaningful demand visibility beyond the current reporting period. This commercial momentum can support future production ramps, improve capacity utilization, and create opportunities for follow-on revenue across unmanned, hypersonic, engine, and defense technology programs.
Conservative LeverageVery low leverage gives Kratos financial flexibility while it funds production expansion, facilities, and working-capital needs. A stronger equity base reduces dependence on borrowing and provides greater capacity to absorb execution volatility or sustain strategic investment through the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Negative Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates that earnings are not currently converting into internally generated funds. If working-capital and investment demands remain elevated, Kratos may need to rely on balance-sheet capacity or external funding, limiting flexibility and increasing execution pressure.
Thin And Compressed MarginsLow profitability leaves limited protection if program costs or execution demands rise, even while revenue grows. Gross-margin compression also reduces the earnings benefit of additional sales and suggests that Kratos must successfully scale production and improve mix before growth translates into stronger durable returns.
Scale-up Execution RiskThe planned multi-thousand-engine ramp and simultaneous facility expansions create substantial execution demands over the medium term. Management cites supply-chain and execution risk, so delays, inefficiencies, or coordination problems could defer revenue, consume cash, and prevent expected margin improvement.
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WF5A FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is CHF6.76B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported CHF0.176 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.116 by CHF0.059.
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 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
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What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of CHF0.176 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.116. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH: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:
CHF80.62 (― Upside)
CHF80.62 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:WF5A Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF527.9K 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
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Momentum
-53.27%
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58.17%
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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 CH:WF5A earnings summariesWF5A Stock 12 Month Forecast
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