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Kratos Defense (0JS0) Share Price & Analysis

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0JS0 Stock Chart & Stats

$36.80$0.43(1.18%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$40$50$60Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$36.44 - $38.00
52-Week Range
$31.50 - $134.00
Previous Close
$36.37
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
25.67K
Market Cap
$6.91B
Enterprise Value
$7.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$1.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$246.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
303.7
Beta
1.56
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.24
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Visibility

Record bookings, a book-to-bill ratio above one, and a $2.6 billion backlog provide meaningful revenue visibility beyond the current quarter. This supports continued production growth, strengthens planning confidence, and indicates that demand extends across multiple defense and national-security programs.

Multi-year Growth Platforms

Management's 2027 outlook indicates that growth is expected to continue across hypersonics, propulsion, unmanned systems, space, and defense electronics. Planned engine deliveries and expanded Firejet capacity provide tangible operating drivers rather than relying solely on new contract awards.

Conservative Leverage

Very low leverage gives Kratos greater flexibility to fund production investments and absorb timing differences in government program payments. A stronger capital base also reduces balance-sheet stress while the company scales facilities, engines, hypersonics, and other contracted production programs.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

Negative operating and free cash flow show that reported earnings are not yet converting into internally generated liquidity. Continued investment and working-capital needs could restrict financial flexibility, increase reliance on available funding, and delay the benefits of the company's expected production ramp.

Thin Margin Structure

Very thin current margins leave limited room for cost overruns, execution slippage, or unfavorable program mix. The rising cost-plus share is less exposed to fixed-price overruns but typically carries lower margins, creating a structural ceiling on how quickly growth can translate into stronger earnings.

Scaling Constraints

Difficulty obtaining and retaining cleared, qualified personnel can constrain production expansion and program execution as demand increases. Automation and training may help, but persistent labor limitations could delay deliveries, raise operating costs, and make the company's ambitious capacity plans harder to achieve.

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0JS0 FAQ

What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest share price was $31.50 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $6.91B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 25, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 105 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2026. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.207 by $0.033.
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 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 188,273,510 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.207. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.879%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Hedge funds hold Kratos Defense shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Kratos Defense is 1,145,584,429 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 573.3K shares last quarter.
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