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KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$70.99
-$0.17(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.99
-$0.17(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$45.58 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)4.93M
Market Cap
$8.63B
Enterprise Value$11.63K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$185.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)266.2
Beta1.68
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding187,519,990
10 Day Avg. Volume3,325,376
30 Day Avg. Volume4,929,965
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
$96.08Price Target Upside35.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)0.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Visible Backlog And Large PipelineA $2.0B backlog and a ~ $14B pipeline provide durable revenue visibility across multiple programs, smoothing near-term cycles. A 1.6:1 book-to-bill shows sustained demand that supports multi-quarter revenue planning and reduces reliance on one-off awards.
Conservative, Improving Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and a strengthening equity base give Kratos financial flexibility to fund organic growth, CapEx and M&A without heavy debt service. This durable capital structure lowers refinancing risk and supports multi-year investments in facilities and programs.
Operational Momentum And Margin GuidanceQuarterly EBITDA outperformance plus explicit multi-year margin-improvement targets indicate operational leverage and focus on profitability. If realized, incremental margin expansion would sustainably improve cash conversion and program economics across defense and space segments.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained cash burn undermines funding self-sufficiency, forcing reliance on financing or equity to support CapEx, JV funding and acquisitions. Over months this raises execution risk if cash conversion lags revenue growth or if capital markets tighten.
Working-capital Strain And Elevated DSORising receivables and DSO materially worsen near-term liquidity and can widen the gap between reported earnings and cash. Persistent high DSO increases financing needs, elevates counterparty and funding timing risk for long-duration government contracts.
Execution Risks: Talent And Supply-chain ConstraintsScaling production for Valkyrie, hypersonics and jet engines depends on specialized staff and constrained suppliers. Long lead times for skilled hires and components can delay deliveries, inflate costs, and compress margins across multi-year programs.
Kratos Defense News
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense & Security’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense & Security lowest stock price was $45.58 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense & Security’s market cap?
Kratos Defense & Security’s market cap is $8.63B.
When is Kratos Defense & Security’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense & Security’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Kratos Defense & Security’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense & Security released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.134 by $0.026.
Is Kratos Defense & Security overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kratos Defense & Security’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kratos Defense & Security pay dividends?
Kratos Defense & Security does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kratos Defense & Security’s EPS estimate?
Kratos Defense & Security’s EPS estimate is 0.13.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense & Security have?
Kratos Defense & Security has 187,519,990 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense & Security’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense & Security reported an EPS of $0.16 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.134. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.347%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense & Security?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTOS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$96.08 (35.34% Upside)
$96.08 (35.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 107.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
101.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kratos Defense & Security
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.
KTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$96.08
▲(35.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.39% Insiders
25.78% Mutual Funds
0.22% Other Institutional Investors
41.03% Public Companies and Individual Investors