Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

NASDAQ: KTOS · Real-Time Price · USD
87.53
-1.93 (-2.16%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
87.54
+0.01 (0.01%)
After-hours: Mar 13, 2026, 7:57 PM EDT
Market Cap14.91B +271.3%
Revenue (ttm)1.35B +18.5%
Net Income22.00M +35.0%
EPS0.13 +18.8%
Shares Out 170.33M
PE Ratio677.68
Forward PE112.81
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume2,753,838
Open90.00
Previous Close89.46
Day's Range87.20 - 91.90
52-Week Range25.78 - 134.00
Beta1.15
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target97.44 (+11.32%)
Earnings DateFeb 23, 2026

About KTOS

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company, provides technology, hardware, products, system, and software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets in the United States, other North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Internationally. The company operates through Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems segments. It offers virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet powered unma... [Read more]

IPO Date Nov 5, 1999
Employees 4,300
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KTOS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, KTOS's revenue was $1.35 billion, an increase of 18.53% compared to the previous year's $1.14 billion. Earnings were $22.00 million, an increase of 34.97%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for KTOS stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $97.44, which is an increase of 11.32% from the latest price.

Price Target
$97.44
(11.32% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kratos, Airbus Preparing Two Valkyries for First Flight with European Mission System

Joint Team Continues to Progress Towards Completing an Integrated Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) System for the German Air Force Joint Team Continues to Progress Towards Completing an I...

15 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kevin Mahn "Surprised" in Stock Market Strength, Favors KTOS, HII & LHX

"Once we start seeing free-flowing oil again," Wall Street will set the foundation for its rebound, argues Kevin Mahn. That said, he says "I'm surprised markets haven't pulled back even more," a "help...

Other symbols: HIILHX
1 day ago - Schwab Network

Kratos: Multiple Growth Drivers To Launch This Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is positioned for substantial growth as U.S. defense spending accelerates, particularly in munitions and next-generation war systems. I rate KTOS stock a Buy ...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Royce Small-Cap Opportunity FY 2025: What Worked

Five of the portfolio's 10 equity sectors made a positive impact on performance in 2025, with Industrials, IT, and Financials making the largest positive contributions, while Consumer Discretionary, E...

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Lockheed Martin and 5 Other Stocks That Can Benefit From the U.S. Restocking Its Missiles

The longer the conflict lasts, the more money the U.S. will have to spend restocking its arsenal of missiles.

Other symbols: LMTKRMNLHXNOC
8 days ago - Barrons

Top 10 Defense Stocks As Mideast Conflict Escalates

Defense stocks have surged as the Middle East war escalates. Despite a pullback, they have outperformed in the last year on rising military budgets. The U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran and its ramifica...

10 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Defiance ETFs CIO Sylvia Jablonski on finding opportunities amid Iran conflict

Sylvia Jablonski, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, state of the economy, and more.

Other symbols: JEDILMTRTX
10 days ago - CNBC Television

Kratos Receives $7 Million Order for Counter-UAS Systems

SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that it h...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

SSC Space Deploys Kratos' OpenSpace® Platform in its New Service for LEO Missions: SSC Space Go

SAN DIEGO, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that its ...

11 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Prices Public Offering of Common Stock

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (“Kratos”) (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology, Hardware, Products, System and Software Company addressing the Defense, ...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (“Kratos”) (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology, Hardware, Products, System and Software Company addressing the Defense, ...

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Completes Critical Design Review for Space Development Agency's Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI) System

Successfully integrated and validated systems across a complex, multi-partner ground architecture Successfully integrated and validated systems across a complex, multi-partner ground architecture

15 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Lands $61.1M Navy Drone Deal—Analysts Eye 17% Upside

The $61.1 million agreement covers the full-rate production of 70 BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets and underscores the company's expanding influence within the Department of Defense's procurement pipe...

16 days ago - Benzinga

Kratos: The Best Stock To Buy For The Future Of Defense

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions remains a high-conviction buy, supported by exceptional positioning in hypersonics, space, microelectronics, and drones. KTOS trades at a significant premium—4x pee...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

These Analysts Raise Their Forecasts On Kratos After Upbeat Q4 Results

Revenue came in at $345.1 million, versus estimates of $327.79 million. Adjusted EPS came in at 18 cents, versus estimates of 16 cents.

17 days ago - Benzinga

Kratos: Why I'm Buying A Hyped-Up Drone Stock After Its Poor Q1 Guidance

I'm not particularly worried with the 124x multiple of Kratos, as the long-term growth stock is largely intact, despite the soft Q1 guidance. Q1 2026 is now expected to be the lowest quarter this year...

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

17 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Drone Maker Kratos Beats Wall Street Earnings Estimates. The Stock Is Down.

Kratos topped fourth-quarter estimates and projected nearly 20% sales growth for 2026, but weaker first-quarter guidance and high expectations weighed on shares.

18 days ago - Barrons

Kratos Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Fourth Quarter 2025 Revenues of $345.1 Million Reflect 21.9 Percent Growth and 20.0 Percent Organic Growth Over Fourth Quarter 2024 Revenues of $283.1 Million

18 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos and GE Aerospace Win U.S. Air Force Award to Design Engine for Expendable Combat Collaborative Aircraft

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), today ann...

Other symbols: GE
18 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, Feb. 23.

18 days ago - Benzinga

Prometheus Energetics Breaks Ground on New Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Campus in Indiana

BLOOMFIELD, Ind. , Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prometheus Energetics, LLC, a U.S.-based merchant supplier of solid rocket motors (SRMs) and energetics and a joint venture between Kratos Defense & Se...

21 days ago - PRNewsWire

Kratos Awarded Contract to Streamline Hypersonic Material's Development

In-Depth Modeling, Simulation of Hypersonic Environments Will Lead to a Robust Set of Hypersonic Test Setpoints to Enable Rapid Evaluation, Transition of Various Thermal Protection System Materials In...

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Ground System Contract by Airbus to Support OmanSat-1

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Airbu...

24 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call for Monday, February 23rd

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that i...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire