Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$55.35 |
| 52 Week High | US$134.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$42.81 |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.42% |
| 3 Month Change | -25.29% |
| 1 Year Change | 23.94% |
| 3 Year Change | 311.83% |
| 5 Year Change | 96.28% |
| Change since IPO | -91.07% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 29
KTOS: Missile And Drone Contract Momentum Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' analyst fair value estimate has been reset from $85.00 to $75.00 as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, along with still supportive views on long term growth, margin expansion, and recent contract wins reflected in mixed but generally constructive price target revisions on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reflects a split view, with several firms cutting price targets even as others maintain a more constructive stance on long term growth and contract momentum.
Narrative Update • Jun 15
KTOS: Drone And Hypersonic Programs Will Drive Future Defense Contract Pipeline
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' analyst fair value estimate has been trimmed slightly from $113.05 to $112.20, as analysts factor in a mix of recent price target cuts, fresh bullish initiations, and an upgrade supported by confidence in the company's long term growth outlook, margin expansion, and recent contract wins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reflects a mix of optimism around growth and execution, balanced by caution on valuation and risk after a period of share price volatility and multiple price target revisions.Seeking Alpha • Jun 13
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc: Why I Am Buying The Dip
Summary Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is positioned to capture defense spending that legacy primes cannot match on cost or agility. KTOS benefits from three structural tailwinds: US drone procurement priorities, attritable warfare doctrine, and hypersonic systems moving to production. Q1 2026 results show 22.6% YoY revenue growth, 1.6x book-to-bill, record $2.01B backlog, and a $14B+ opportunity pipeline. I rate KTOS a buy with an $82 price target, viewing the recent selloff as a rare discounted entry despite near-term free cash flow risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 01
KTOS: Hypersonic And Drone Programs Will Drive Future Defense Contract Upside
Analysts have nudged their Kratos Defense & Security Solutions fair value estimate lower from $117.35 to $113.05, as a higher discount rate offsets updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shows both optimism and caution around the stock's execution and valuation, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.
Narrative Update • May 14
KTOS: Missile And Hypersonic Demand Will Support 2026 Guidance Execution
Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, with some trimming expectations by as much as $20 and others raising targets by up to $5. These changes reflect mixed views on valuation following recent guidance and program updates.Narrative Update • Apr 29
KTOS: Missile And Hypersonic Program Demand Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to $150.00, citing higher modeled revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as a lower projected future P/E multiple that reflects recent price target increases related to missile, jet drone, and hypersonic program demand. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are leaning into Kratos Defense & Security Solutions as a direct play on demand tied to missile, jet drone, and hypersonic programs, and recent Street research reflects that enthusiasm in both ratings and price targets.Narrative Update • Apr 15
KTOS: Missile And Hypersonic Programs Will Support Future Contract Upside
The analyst price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been adjusted slightly lower from $117.95 to $117.35, as analysts factor in updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels, alongside recent research citing missile, jet drone, and hypersonic program demand and mixed views on current valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions highlights both enthusiasm around its program pipeline and questions about how much of that growth story is already reflected in the current share price.Narrative Update • Apr 01
KTOS: Hypersonic And Drone Program Wins Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have significantly raised Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' blended price target into a higher $100+ range, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth and profit margins supported by DRSS sales targets, demand for jet drones and hypersonic systems, and expanding roles in key U.S. defense programs. Analyst Commentary Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has become more concentrated in a higher price target range, with multiple firms lifting their targets after recent earnings and guidance updates.Narrative Update • Mar 18
KTOS: Hypersonic And Drone Programs Will Drive Future Contract Upside
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly higher to $117.95 from $117.63, as analysts factor in updated price targets that reflect recent Q4 earnings beats, new long term sales guidance for DRSS and hypersonics, and a mix of bullish and neutral views on valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts raise price targets into the US$115 to US$135 range after the Q4 earnings beat, viewing recent execution as supportive of higher valuations.Narrative Update • Mar 03
KTOS: Unmanned Systems Momentum And Execution Risks Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Our fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been lifted by $2 to $85, as analysts factor in higher long term revenue growth expectations tied to DRSS and unmanned systems demand, while also recognizing a richer projected P/E multiple and slightly lower margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reflects a mix of optimism on long term growth opportunities and concern about how much of that growth is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Feb 17
KTOS: Defense Contract Momentum Will Face Ongoing Program And Policy Execution Tests
Analysts have raised their average price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by double digit dollar amounts into the $120s and $130s, citing stronger order momentum in Valkyrie drones, progress in hypersonic testing programs, and expanded roles in U.S. defense contracts, such as collaborative combat aircraft initiatives. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a broadly constructive stance on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, with several firms lifting price targets into a higher range.Narrative Update • Feb 03
KTOS: Drone And Hypersonic Programs Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from about $100.56 to roughly $117.63, citing a blend of higher projected revenue growth, a slightly lower discount rate, and updated P/E assumptions supported by recent price target increases across several research firms focused on the company's drone, hypersonics, and unmanned systems exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has leaned toward higher price targets, with most commentary pointing to the company's exposure to drones, hypersonics, and unmanned systems as key drivers for valuation updates.Narrative Update • Jan 20
KTOS: Elevated Defense Hopes Will Likely Outrun Realistic Program Execution
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to $83.00 from $80.00, citing higher Street price targets tied to Valkyrie drone order momentum, progress in hypersonic testing, new subcontractor roles on collaborative combat aircraft programs, expectations around defense budget trends, and the potential impact of the Orbit Technologies acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has centered on higher price targets tied to specific growth drivers, including Valkyrie drone order momentum, hypersonic testing progress, collaborative combat aircraft opportunities, and the pending Orbit Technologies acquisition.Narrative Update • Jan 06
KTOS: Orbit Deal And Defense Programs Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update The analyst fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has moved sharply higher from about US$78 to roughly US$137. Analysts point to raised Street price targets, updated revenue guidance, and the planned Orbit Technologies acquisition as key supports for the higher range of potential outcomes.Narrative Update • Dec 21
KTOS: Future Defense Programs And Capacity Expansions Will Drive Balanced Risk Reward
Our fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has increased to $80 from $60, reflecting analysts' materially higher price targets and expectations for faster revenue growth, improved margins, and sustained demand tailwinds across key defense and aerospace programs. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has moved sharply in favor of Kratos, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the high double and low triple digits and reiterating positive ratings.Narrative Update • Dec 07
KTOS: Multi-Decade Defense Programs Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions slightly higher to about $100.56 per share from roughly $99.80, citing broadly raised Street price targets and expectations that robust defense fundamentals, expanding contract opportunities, and growth bolstered by acquisitions will sustain elevated revenue growth and margin potential, despite a modestly higher discount rate and richer future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions underscores a broadly constructive view on the company, with multiple firms lifting price targets into or above the low triple digits and highlighting both near term execution momentum and longer term franchise value creation.Narrative Update • Nov 23
KTOS: Multi-Year Defense Pipeline And Recent Acquisitions Will Drive Future Upside
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions saw its analyst price target inch down marginally from $100.00 to $99.80. Analysts cited tempered profit margin and revenue growth expectations while still acknowledging robust deal flow and market opportunities.Narrative Update • Nov 08
KTOS: New Long-Term Defense Contracts Will Drive Sustained Upside Momentum
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions saw its analyst price target rise from approximately $93 to $100 per share, as analysts cite the company’s expanding growth prospects, successful contract wins, and increased revenue guidance as the foundation for heightened optimism. Analyst Commentary Coverage by Wall Street firms has intensified in recent months, reflecting increasing attention on the company’s performance and future prospects.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For Next Year
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KTOS ) defied analyst predictions to release its third-quarter...Narrative Update • Oct 25
Aerospace Modernization And Drone Demand Will Fuel Long-Term Upside Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from approximately $87 to $93 per share. This increase is driven by expectations of continued expansion across unmanned systems, strong performance in major contract wins, and increasing demand trends in both commercial and government aerospace sectors.Narrative Update • Oct 11
Defense Modernization Will Drive Demand For Unmanned Systems
Analysts have raised their price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, increasing the estimated fair value to approximately $86.71 from $74.21. This change is attributed to strong execution across key business segments and continued optimism about the company’s growth prospects and opportunities in unmanned systems, defense modernization, and adjacent markets.Analysis Article • Sep 30
After Leaping 34% Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Despite an already strong run, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KTOS ) shares have been powering on...Narrative Update • Sep 27
Defense Modernization Will Drive Demand For Unmanned Systems
Driven by a robust contract pipeline, accelerated defense spending, and strong prospects for unmanned platforms and next-generation technologies, analysts have raised their price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $71.21 to $74.21. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Kratos Defense's robust pipeline and new contract wins, positioning the company for significant revenue growth—with projections of $3B-plus in revenues and 13-30% annual revenue growth over the next several years.Analysis Article • Sep 09
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Sep 08
Defense Modernization Will Drive Demand For Unmanned Systems
Analysts raised Kratos’ price target to $71.21, citing robust revenue prospects in unmanned and hypersonic systems, a record pipeline, favorable U.S. defense budget trends, recent capital raises, key regulatory shifts, and standout contract wins—all supporting a premium valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Kratos' strong revenue growth outlook, with opportunities in unmanned systems, turbine engines, hypersonics, and a record $13B+ pipeline supporting potential 20–30% annual growth through 2030 and substantial margin expansion.Analysis Article • Aug 15
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) 35% Share Price Surge
Despite an already strong run, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KTOS ) shares have been powering on...Narrative Update • Aug 10
Defense Modernization Will Drive Demand For Unmanned Systems
The upward revision in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ price target reflects improved fundamentals, notably a rising net profit margin and stronger revenue growth forecasts, driving the consensus fair value from $57.46 to $64.46. What's in the News Kratos issued Q3 2025 revenue guidance of $315–325 million and operating income of $3–7 million; full-year 2025 revenue expected at $1.29–1.31 billion and operating income $29–34 million.Shareholder Returns
| KTOS | US Aerospace & Defense | US Market | |
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| 7D | 17.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| 1Y | 23.9% | 31.4% | 18.6% |
Return vs Industry: KTOS underperformed the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 31.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KTOS exceeded the US Market which returned 18.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KTOS volatility | |
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| KTOS Average Weekly Movement | 10.2% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 9.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KTOS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KTOS's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1994 | 4,300 | Eric DeMarco | www.kratosdefense.com |
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 unmanned aerial drone systems and hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft and launch systems, command, control, communication, computing, combat, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; and counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| KTOS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$10.37b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$29.40m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.42b |
352.7x
P/E Ratio7.3x
P/S RatioIs KTOS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KTOS income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.42b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.09b |
| Gross Profit | US$323.90m |
| Other Expenses | US$294.50m |
| Earnings | US$29.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 29, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.16 |
| Gross Margin | 22.89% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did KTOS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 13:17 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Christopher Rieger | Berenberg |
| Matthew Akers | BNP Paribas |