Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

NASDAQ: KTOS · Real-Time Price · USD
67.31
-0.39 (-0.58%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
67.95
+0.64 (0.95%)
After-hours: Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap12.57B +152.6%
Revenue (ttm)1.35B +18.5%
Net Income22.00M +35.0%
EPS0.13 +18.8%
Shares Out 186.76M
PE Ratio571.39
Forward PE86.71
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume4,388,356
Open65.28
Previous Close67.70
Day's Range63.84 - 69.51
52-Week Range25.78 - 134.00
Beta1.15
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target97.44 (+44.76%)
Earnings DateMay 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 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 44.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$97.44
(44.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Kratos Defense: Leading The Charge In Hypersonics And Defense Tech (Rating Upgrade)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is upgraded to buy, with a fair value of $85 per share and 20% upside potential. KTOS's hypersonic segment is set to double revenues in 2026 and drive sustai...

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Drone War Is Here — And These Invisible Stocks Power Every Flight

Drones are getting cheaper, faster, and deadlier — and that's changing what wins wars. But while markets chase the companies building them, the real story sits one layer deeper.

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3 days ago - Benzinga

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...

7 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Announces Appointment of David King to Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology, Hardware, Products, System and Software Company addressing the Defense, National S...

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kratos Selected by SKY Perfect JSAT as Strategic Partner for 5G NTN Satellite Ground System

Kratos OpenSpace® Software-Based Architecture Provides Significant Benefits Over Traditional Hardware Options Kratos OpenSpace® Software-Based Architecture Provides Significant Benefits Over Tradition...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

20 days 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
21 days 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 ...

22 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...

23 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
4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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 ...

4 weeks 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, ...

5 weeks 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, ...

5 weeks 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

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks 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

5 weeks 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.

5 weeks 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

5 weeks 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
5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire