Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)
NASDAQ: KTOS · Real-Time Price · USD
87.78
-5.70 (-6.10%)
At close: Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
87.96
+0.18 (0.21%)
After-hours: Feb 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
KTOS Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 15 analysts that cover KTOS stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $97, which forecasts a 10.50% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $44 and the highest is $134.
Price Target: $97 (+10.50%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for KTOS stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Hold | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | Keybanc | Buy Maintains $90 → $130 | Buy | Maintains | $90 → $130 | +48.10% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Piper Sandler | Hold Initiates $99 | Hold | Initiates | $99 | +12.78% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Strong Buy Maintains $93 → $125 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $93 → $125 | +42.40% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Stifel | Stifel | Strong Buy Maintains $112 → $134 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $112 → $134 | +52.65% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Citizens | Citizens | Buy Maintains $105 → $125 | Buy | Maintains | $105 → $125 | +42.40% | Jan 12, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.36B
from 1.14B
Increased by 19.25%
Revenue Next Year
1.63B
from 1.36B
Increased by 20.52%
EPS This Year
0.54
from 0.11
Increased by 396.10%
EPS Next Year
0.78
from 0.54
Increased by 44.18%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.4B | 1.9B | ||||
| Avg | 1.4B | 1.6B | ||||
| Low | 1.3B | 1.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.3% | 41.3% | ||||
| Avg | 19.2% | 20.5% | ||||
| Low | 13.8% | 12.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.69 | 1.05 | ||||
| Avg | 0.54 | 0.78 | ||||
| Low | 0.49 | 0.65 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 533.5% | 93.5% | ||||
| Avg | 396.1% | 44.2% | ||||
| Low | 347.9% | 19.2% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.