Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

NASDAQ: KTOS · Real-Time Price · USD
48.85
-1.53 (-3.04%)
At close: Jul 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
49.05
+0.20 (0.41%)
After-hours: Jul 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap9.15B +36.7%
Revenue (ttm)1.42B +21.8%
Net Income29.40M +50.8%
EPS0.17 +34.4%
Shares Out 187.33M
PE Ratio284.63
Forward PE60.39
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume3,209,436
Open49.90
Previous Close50.38
Day's Range48.21 - 50.48
52-Week Range43.88 - 134.00
Beta1.07
AnalystsBuy
Price Target109.86 (+124.89%)
Earnings DateAug 6, 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 20 analysts, the average rating for KTOS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $109.86, which is an increase of 124.89% from the latest price.

Price Target
$109.86
(124.89% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kratos Defense expands Oklahoma City manufacturing campus

Kratos Defense (KTOS) announced a major expansion of its Oklahoma City manufacturing campus with the addition of over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing and production space. The expansion supports ...

3 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Expands Oklahoma City Manufacturing Facility to Accelerate Production of Valkyrie, Firejet and Other Jet Drone Systems

106,000 Square Foot Facility Expansion Reflects Increased Demand for Kratos Jet Drones and Kratos' Continued Investment in Strengthening the United States Defense Industrial Base Through Scalable, Eff...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Defense awarded $36M contract for new air defense missile system

Kratos Defense (KTOS) announced that it has recently received an approximate $36M sole-source contract award for a new air defense missile system. Work under this contract award will be performed…

7 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Receives Approximate $36 Million Air Defense System Single Award Contract

SAN DIEGO, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, today announced that i...

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

3 Best Stocks with 70%+ Upside to Buy in July 2026, According to Analysts

Three stocks stand out for July 2026 due to their strong long-run drivers and rising interest from both Wall Street and major customers: Kratos Defense ($KTOS), SoundHound AI ($SOUN), and…

Other symbols: KVYOSHOPSOUN
8 days ago - TipRanks

Wedbush starts ‘misunderstood’ Kratos Defense with an Outperform

As previously reported, Wedbush initiated coverage of Kratos Defense (KTOS) with an Outperform rating and $85 price target Kratos is the merchant arms supplier to the entire U.S. defense complex,…

9 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Defense initiated with an Outperform at Wedbush

Wedbush initiated coverage of Kratos Defense (KTOS) with an Outperform rating and $85 price target

9 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Defense completes autonomous tractor-trailer deployment

Kratos Defense (KTOS) announced the successful completion of a cross-country autonomous tractor-trailer platooning deployment transporting critical race equipment from Charlotte, North Carolina to Nav...

22 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Defense upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman upgraded Kratos Defense (KTOS) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $82, down from $99. The company’s long-term growth outlook “remains compelling” with marg...

27 days ago - TheFly

Kratos Expands Production of Spartan Engines to Support Growing Missile and Loitering Munition Demand

U.S.-Designed, U.S.-Manufactured Propulsion Systems Deliver Industry-Leading Performance at Affordable Cost U.S.-Designed, U.S.-Manufactured Propulsion Systems Deliver Industry-Leading Performance at ...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

The Trump Administration Is in Talks to Fund U.S. Drone Companies

The Trump administration is pursuing funding deals with a group of drone companies as part of its effort to increase domestic production and lower the costs of the increasingly vital weapons, people f...

Other symbols: AVAVJEDIRCATSWMRUMAC
6 weeks ago - WSJ

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting approved all board proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, and key amendments. Strategic updates emphasized investment in defense capacity, international expansion, and strong financial growth, with no dividends or buybacks.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Kratos Names Odon, Indiana as Home of New Hypersonic Test Facility

Once Complete, Kratos' Arc Jet and Laser Facility's Multi-Domain Test Capability is Expected to Accelerate Hypersonic Materials Development for Decades, Advancing U.S. Defense Infrastructure Once Comp...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 revenue and EBITDA exceeded guidance, driven by strong organic growth in Unmanned Systems, Turbine Technologies, and Microwave Products. Record backlog and major contract wins support a robust outlook, with continued investments in capacity and margin expansion expected through 2027.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Earnings release: Q1 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 6, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Kratos Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Increases Fiscal FY26 Financial Guidance

First Quarter 2026 Revenues of $371.0 Million Reflect 22.6 Percent Growth and 15.8 Percent Organic Growth Over First Quarter 2025 Revenues of $302.6 Million Unmanned Systems First Quarter 2026 Revenue...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Defense Stocks Can Survive Big Win by Democrats in Midterms, Says Citi

After a tough few weeks, analyst John Godyn sees an opportunity to buy the dip.

Other symbols: GDITALMTNOCPPARTXSHLD
2 months ago - Barrons

GE, RTX & Bullish Case for Defense Stocks in 2026

Defense stocks will be some of the key names to move the stock market higher, says Kevin Mahn. He points to the Trump administration's push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget and lasting geopolitical ...

Other symbols: GDGEITALMTNOCPPARTX
2 months ago - Schwab Network

Defense Stocks Mixed After Iran Cease-Fire. Who's Winning and Who's Losing.

Shares of Lockheed and Northrop were lower early on Wednesday, after President Trump announced an Iran cease-fire on Tuesday.

Other symbols: GDLMTNOCRTX
3 months ago - Barrons

Kratos Receives $446.8 Million Space Systems Command Contract for Resilient Missile Warning and Missile Tracking Ground Management & Integration (GMI)

Kratos led team will design, integrate and operate the ground system architecture for emerging MEO space-sensing constellations Kratos led team will design, integrate and operate the ground system arc...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The Defense Budget Request Is Here. It's Quite Something.

President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request calls for a huge jump in defense spending, a potential positive for defense stocks including Kratos, RTX, and Lockheed Martin.

Other symbols: ITALMTRTX
3 months ago - Barrons

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

3 months ago - Filings

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

3 months ago - Filings

Kratos Awarded $49 Million NSWC PHD Contract for Oriole™ Rocket Motor and Thrust Vector Control Systems to Support Navy Missile and Test Programs

SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology, products, system and software company in defense, national security, and global ma...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire