0JS0 Stock Chart & Stats
$53.30
-$1.09(-2.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$53.30
-$1.09(-2.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.17 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume115.00
Average Volume (3M)22.27K
Market Cap
$8.91B
Enterprise Value$7.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$193.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)276.1
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding187,721,330
10 Day Avg. Volume20,262
30 Day Avg. Volume22,270
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$96.69Price Target Upside81.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)0.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Growth VisibilityRaised growth guidance, strong bookings, and a sizable bid pipeline indicate durable demand across Kratos’ defense programs. This supports revenue visibility over the next several quarters and provides a foundation for continued investment in capacity, products, and customer programs.
Hypersonics ExpansionRapidly growing hypersonics revenue gives Kratos exposure to a strategically important defense technology market and creates meaningful program scale. The operational Indiana integration facility and awarded funding support the durability of this growth beyond a single reporting period.
Conservative LeverageVery low leverage provides financial flexibility while Kratos funds production expansion and facility investments. A larger equity base and limited debt burden reduce balance-sheet pressure, allowing the company to pursue contracted growth without relying heavily on borrowing.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionPersistent negative operating and free cash flow shows that reported growth is not yet converting reliably into cash. If this continues, working-capital needs and investment spending could consume financial flexibility and increase reliance on the balance sheet to support expansion.
Thin And Compressed MarginsLow profitability leaves limited protection against cost increases, program delays, or execution variance. Gross-margin compression also reduces the earnings benefit of higher revenue, making sustained margin recovery essential for Kratos to translate growth into stronger returns.
Scale-up Execution And Working-capital StrainThe engine ramp and facility buildout create a substantial execution burden while tying cash up in inventory and work-in-process. Successful scaling could support growth, but delays, production inefficiencies, or prolonged working-capital absorption could pressure cash generation over the next several quarters.
Kratos Defense News
0JS0 FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest share price was $43.17 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $8.91B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.139 by $0.071.
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 0.21.
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 $0.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.139. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.401%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0JS0
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:
$96.69 (81.40% Upside)
$96.69 (81.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0JS0 Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $634.9K 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
-41.15%
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.
0JS0 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 GB:0JS0 earnings summaries0JS0 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.69
▲(81.40% Upside)