Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

KTOS

Market cap $12.5B

Overview Fund Activity

73.98 USD

-2.37

3.1%

At close Updated Sep 17, 11:58 AM EDT

1 day

-3.1%

5 days

11.94%

1 month

7.62%

3 months

71.13%

6 months

131.98%

Year to date

180.44%

1 year

229.83%

5 years

243.61%

10 years

1,577.55%

About: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems. The company has two segments; The Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) segment is comprised of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, including its microwave electronic products, space, training, and cybersecurity, C5ISR/modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services operating segments and The Unmanned Systems segment consists of unmanned aerial, unmanned ground, unmanned seaborne and related command, control, and communications system businesses. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Kratos Government Solutions segment.

Employees: 4,000

Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 11 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

309% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 135 | Existing positions closed: 33

69% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.59B [Q1] → $7.75B (+$3.17B) [Q2]

42% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 12 [Q1] → 17 (+5) [Q2]

41% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $144M | Put options by funds: $102M

25% more funds holding

Funds holding: 393 [Q1] → 491 (+98) [Q2]

14% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 157 | Existing positions reduced: 138

7.74% more ownership

Funds ownership: 101.15% [Q1] → 108.9% (+7.74%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$44

41% downside

Avg. target

$62

16% downside

High target

$80

8% upside

11 analyst ratings

10 positive

91%

1 neutral

9%

0 negative

0%

Canaccord Genuity Austin Moeller	$74	Buy Maintained	9 Sep 2025
BTIG Andre Madrid	$80	Buy Upgraded	14 Aug 2025
B. Riley Securities Mike Crawford	$72	Buy Maintained	11 Aug 2025
RBC Capital Ken Herbert	$65	Outperform Maintained	8 Aug 2025
JMP Securities Rustam Kanga	$70	Market Outperform Maintained	22 Jul 2025
Stifel Jonathan Siegmann	$70	Buy Maintained	21 Jul 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald Colin Canfield	$60	Overweight Initiated	8 Jul 2025
Benchmark Josh Sullivan	$50	Buy Maintained	8 Jul 2025
JP Morgan Seth Seifman	$48	Neutral Maintained	30 Jun 2025
Truist Securities Michael Ciarmoli	$52	Buy Maintained	27 Jun 2025
Noble Capital Markets Joe Gomes	$44	Outperform Maintained	17 Jun 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about KTOS published over the past 30 days

NCSIST and Kratos Unveil the Game-Changing Mighty Hornet IV High-Speed Attack UAV at TADTE 2025

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have partnered to introduce the Mighty Hornet IV Attack UAV, a revolutionary transformation of the MQM-178 target drone.

NCSIST and Kratos Unveil the Game-Changing Mighty Hornet IV High-Speed Attack UAV at TADTE 2025

The Motley Fool

Why Kratos Defense & Security Stock Is Up Today

The U.S. government is moving to make it easier for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS 8.02%) and other drone manufacturers to export their goods to foreign allies. Kratos shares are rallying on the news, up 7.7% at the close of Tuesday trading.

Why Kratos Defense & Security Stock Is Up Today

Zacks Investment Research

Top Drone Tech Stocks Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth

AVAV, DPRO and KTOS are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.

Top Drone Tech Stocks Well-Positioned for Long-Term Growth

Zacks Investment Research

Kratos Defense Gains 59.8% in the Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?

KTOS stock surges 59.8% in 3 months, fueled by strong results and strategic collaborations.

Kratos Defense Gains 59.8% in the Past 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?

Kratos Defense: Sustaining Growth With Innovation

I reiterate my bullish rating on Kratos, driven by the XQ-58 Valkyrie and its integration with Airbus, unlocking major long-term revenue streams. Kratos' Valkyrie offers significant cost and operational advantages over traditional fighter jets, positioning it as a disruptive force in military aviation. Strong revenue momentum, upgraded FY2025 guidance, and international partnerships support a 29% upside potential with a price target of $82.22.

Kratos Defense: Sustaining Growth With Innovation

Zacks Investment Research

Hypersonics to Drones: Kratos' Growing Ground in Missile Defense

KTOS expands its missile defense role with hypersonic testbed progress, target drone contracts and NATO exercise success.

Hypersonics to Drones: Kratos' Growing Ground in Missile Defense

Kratos: A Rising Defense Star

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. specializes in advanced unmanned aircraft, hypersonic systems, and propulsion technologies for defense and aerospace sectors. The company has achieved consistent revenue growth of 10% annually over the past five years, with strong EBITDA and EBIT expansion. Recent KTOS earnings highlight continued momentum, with 17.1% revenue growth in 2Q 2025 and $1.4 billion in bookings over the last year.

Kratos: A Rising Defense Star

Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Joins AIA, Kratos at Valkyrie Production Facility in Oklahoma City, for Roundtable to Advance Supply Chain Policy Priorities

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), on August 28 hosted a high-level roundtable at Kratos' Oklahoma City aircraft production facility, bringing leaders from across the aerospace and defense supply chain and Congress together to discuss policy priorities shaping the future of the industry. The event featured Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee who also represents key aerospace and defense installations in Oklahoma's fourth congressional district and Senator James Lankford (R-OK).

Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Joins AIA, Kratos at Valkyrie Production Facility in Oklahoma City, for Roundtable to Advance Supply Chain Policy Priorities

Zacks Investment Research

Kratos Surges Ahead in Defense With Advanced Propulsion Initiatives

KTOS progresses in defense propulsion with GE Aerospace tie-up, new engine plant and rising demand for unmanned combat aircraft.

Kratos Surges Ahead in Defense With Advanced Propulsion Initiatives

Zacks Investment Research

KTOS or LHX: Which Stock Stands Stronger in Today's Defense Boom?

Rising defense spending puts KTOS and LHX in focus as both enjoy significant traction in next-gen defense tech.

KTOS or LHX: Which Stock Stands Stronger in Today's Defense Boom?

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