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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
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KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$13.98 - $23.98
Previous Close$23.41
Volume1.54M
Average Volume (3M)990.09K
Market Cap
$3.53B
Enterprise Value$3.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$308.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$225.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)353.6
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Oct 31, 2024EPS Estimate
$0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding150,999,300
10 Day Avg. Volume864,030
30 Day Avg. Volume990,094
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.22
Alpha-0.00410
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)2.66
Price to Sales (P/S)3.98
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-313.60
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda41.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.67Price Target Upside8.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
Kratos Defense News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceKratos Unmanned Systems reported revenues of $300 million, up 16.8%, with Unmanned Systems revenues increasing 61.8%.
Strategic PartnershipsKratos' turbine engine business will benefit from a high-profile partnership with GE Aerospace to develop and produce small, affordable turbofan jet engines for UAS.
Technological AdvancementsThe successful first test flight of the Erinyes hypersonic flyer under the Missile Defense Agency's Hypersonic Test Bed clears a critical hurdle towards proving the technical capability of the company's platform.
Bears Say
Labor AvailabilityThe lack of labor availability has prevented KTOS from taking on more higher-margin work, especially at Kratos Turbine Technologies.
Revenue GuidanceThe company provided 3Q24 revenue guidance of $265.0M-$280.0M, versus the consensus of $291.1M.
Sales PerformanceDespite much of the hype, the business has recorded two consecutive years of declining sales.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $13.98 and its highest was $23.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 31, 2024 which is in 41 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2024. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.085 by $0.055.
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 $0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 150,999,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.085. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.594%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Kratos Defense’s share is ARK Investment Management LLC. It holds Kratos Defense’s shares valued at 93M.
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Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$24.67 (8.20% Upside)
$24.67 (8.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 567.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $500.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
57.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
22.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kratos Defense
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of technology systems to the U.S. Department of Defense. It operates through the following segments: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment includes microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems, and rocket support operating. The Unmanned Systems segment consists of unmanned aerial system and unmanned ground & seaborne system businesses. The company was founded on December 19, 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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KTOS Earnings Call
Q2 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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KTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.67
▲(8.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KTOS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
28/36 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+35.08%
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