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KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
$52.64
-$2.09(-4.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$52.64
-$2.09(-4.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.09 - $134.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.84M
Average Volume (3M)3.53M
Market Cap
$8.77B
Enterprise Value$7.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$193.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)273.3
Beta1.85
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. Volume2,809,532
30 Day Avg. Volume3,530,674
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
$98.20Price Target Upside86.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Raised Growth Outlook And Demand VisibilityThe higher growth outlook, strong bookings, and large bid pipeline indicate broad customer demand across Kratos’ defense programs. This supports revenue visibility over the next several quarters and provides a foundation for continued investment in production capacity and new systems.
Hypersonics Is Scaling RapidlyRapid hypersonics growth creates an expanding business platform within a strategically important defense market. The operational Indiana integration facility and funded awards should support increasing program scale, broader customer adoption, and stronger future revenue contribution.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Kratos financial flexibility while it funds engine production, facilities, and other growth investments. A larger equity base reduces dependence on borrowing and provides greater capacity to absorb program timing or execution variability.
Bears Say
Negative Cash Generation During Investment RampSustained negative operating and free cash flow indicates that working-capital needs and investment spending currently exceed earnings-based cash generation. If the production ramp continues to consume cash, Kratos may have less flexibility for new programs or shareholder returns.
Thin And Compressed ProfitabilityLow profitability leaves limited cushion against cost increases, program delays, or unfavorable contract performance. The decline in gross margin also means revenue growth is not yet translating proportionately into earnings, making durable margin expansion important to the investment case.
Execution Risk From Aggressive Production Scale-upThe planned multi-thousand-engine ramp and new facility buildouts increase operational complexity over the coming periods. Kratos must coordinate suppliers, manufacturing capacity, and program execution at much greater scale, creating a durable risk to timing, costs, and expected margins.
Kratos Defense News
KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $43.09 and its highest was $134.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $8.77B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 47 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 6.69%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTOS
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$98.20 (86.55% Upside)
$98.20 (86.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 573.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $634.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.44%
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.
KTOS 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 KTOS earnings summariesKTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$98.20
▲(86.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
25.75% Mutual Funds
19.69% Other Institutional Investors
21.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors