Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)
| Market Cap | 10.75B +110.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.42B +21.8% |
| Net Income | 29.40M +50.8% |
| EPS | 0.17 +34.4% |
| Shares Out | 187.52M |
| PE Ratio | 334.04 |
| Forward PE | 71.56 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 5,095,772 |
| Open | 57.34 |
| Previous Close | 56.99 |
| Day's Range | 55.11 - 58.63 |
| 52-Week Range | 32.85 - 134.00 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 93.89 (+63.77%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 19 analysts, the average rating for KTOS stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $93.89, which is an increase of 63.77% from the latest price.
News
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.
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $80 from $85 at Jefferies
Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $80 from $85 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm views the company’s Q1 report as…
Kratos Defense selects Indiana for mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility
Kratos Defense (KTOS) announced that it has selected Odon, Indiana, as the future home of its new mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility. The company said the site selection…
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...
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $105 from $125 at Citizens
Citizens lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $105 from $125 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Kratos warrants a premium multiple due to growth…
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $105 from $125 at Citizens
Citizens lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $105 from $125 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $80 from $100 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $80 from $100 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q1 results. The company raised…
Kratos Defense price target raised to $130 from $125 at Canaccord
Canaccord analyst Austin Moeller raised the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $130 from $125 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model…
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $75 from $99 at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $75 from $99 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm notes Kratos…
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $100 from $115 at BTIG
BTIG analyst Andre Madrid lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $100 from $115 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q1 earnings miss.
Kratos Defense price target lowered to $82 from $95 at UBS
UBS analyst Gavin Parsons lowered the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $82 from $95 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. While Kratos’ Q1 report was…
Kratos Defense price target raised to $84 from $82 at Clear Street
Clear Street analyst Brian Dobson raised the firm’s price target on Kratos Defense (KTOS) to $84 from $82 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm cites the…
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.
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...
Kratos Defense initiated with a Buy at Clear Street
Clear Street initiated coverage of Kratos Defense (KTOS) with a Buy rating and $82 price target The firm notes that its positive views are supported by Kratos evolving into a…
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 ...
Kratos Defense, U.S. Army integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Firejet Drone system
Kratos Defense (KTOS) & Security Solutions announces that it has completed the initial flight series of the Kratos J85 engine version of the Firejet unmanned aerial system, UAS, dubbed Mk1…
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.
Kratos Defense awarded $446.8M other transaction agreement
Kratos Defense (KTOS) has been awarded an other transaction agreement with a total potential value of $446.8M, contingent on the exercise of all options. Kratos will serve as the prime…
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...