Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. KTOS
Set alert
At close · Oct 30
After hours · Oct 30, 7:59 PM ET
- YTD
- -45.87%
- 1 year
- -53.47%
- Open
- 42.67
- Prev close
- 43.59
- Mkt cap
- 7.74B
- Vol
- 3.42M
- Avg vol
- 4.11M
- EPS
- 0.17
- P/E
- 241.71
- Div yield
- 0.00%
More statistics
- Low
- 40.28
- High
- 43.21
- Forward P/E
- 36.24
- Beta
- 1.11
- Short ratio
- 2.07
- Inst. own
- 85.82%
- Dividend
- 0.00
- Ex-div date
- Earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
- 50-d avg
- 45.46
- 200-d avg
- 64.58
- 1y target
- 93.44
5D chart
Events in this range
- Oct 28, 2026Rating: RBC Capital · Outperform → Outperform
- Oct 30, 2026Rating: B. Riley Securities · Buy → Buy
Signals (113)
| Name | Time | Ago |
|---|---|---|
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 3:20 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 3:00 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 3:00 PM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 2:15 PM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 1:55 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 1:45 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 1:40 PM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 1:05 PM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 30, 1:00 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:45 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:45 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:40 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:35 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:25 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 12:20 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 12:15 PM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 11:55 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 11:00 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 10:55 AM | 2 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 30, 10:55 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 10:50 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 30, 10:45 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 10:20 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 10:10 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 9:45 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 30, 9:30 AM | 2 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 30, 9:30 AM | 2 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:50 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 3:25 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 3:20 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 3:00 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 2:55 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 2:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 2:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 2:05 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 1:55 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 1:50 PM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 1:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 29, 1:30 PM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 29, 12:50 PM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 12:10 PM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 11:50 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 29, 11:15 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 10:35 AM | 3 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 29, 10:35 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 29, 10:30 AM | 3 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 29, 10:20 AM | 3 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 28, 3:55 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 3:25 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 3:25 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 3:25 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 3:10 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 3:05 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:50 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 2:45 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:40 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 2:35 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:05 PM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 28, 2:05 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 2:00 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 1:20 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 12:35 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 12:05 PM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 11:55 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 11:50 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 11:35 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 11:25 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 11:10 AM | 4 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 28, 11:05 AM | 4 days ago |
| RSI: Oversold | Oct 28, 9:45 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 28, 9:35 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 28, 9:30 AM | 4 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 3:30 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 2:30 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 2:30 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 2:15 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 2:05 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 2:00 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 1:35 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 1:25 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 1:05 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 12:55 PM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 12:45 PM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 12:45 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 12:35 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 12:00 PM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 11:25 AM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 27, 10:50 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 10:40 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 10:40 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 10:35 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 10:35 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 10:20 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 27, 10:15 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 9:55 AM | 5 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 27, 9:55 AM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 27, 9:55 AM | 5 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 27, 9:30 AM | 5 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 26, 3:30 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 3:00 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 2:25 PM | 6 days ago |
| MACD: Sell Signal | Oct 26, 2:20 PM | 6 days ago |
| MACD: Buy Signal | Oct 26, 2:15 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 1:50 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 1:45 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 1:40 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 1:35 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 12:50 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bullish | Oct 26, 12:45 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 12:40 PM | 6 days ago |
| SMA: Bearish | Oct 26, 11:55 AM | 6 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 26, 11:35 AM | 6 days ago |
| RSI: Overbought | Oct 26, 11:20 AM | 6 days ago |
News
1 day ago benzinga.com
Defense Stocks Rebound Into Midterms As Drone Makers Lag
Defense stocks rebounded into the midterms as Lockheed rose 26% in October on a record backlog, but drone makers like AeroVironment and Kratos lagged.
2 days ago zacks.com
Kratos Defense vs. Lockheed Martin: Which Stock Is a Better Buy Now?
Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense are targeting rising global military spending, but differences in growth prospects, valuation and debt set them apart.
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2 days ago benzinga.com
B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $91
B. Riley Securities analyst Mike Crawford maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $128 to $91.
3 days ago benzinga.com
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3 days ago zacks.com
Kratos (KTOS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Kratos (KTOS) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
3 days ago zacks.com
These 2 Aerospace Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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3 days ago seekingalpha.com
Kratos: Strong Organic Growth And Production Ramp-Ups Support A Buy Rating
Kratos earns a Buy rating due to robust organic growth, strong bookings, and expanding production across unmanned systems, propulsion, and defense electronics. KTOS reported Q2 FY2026 revenue up…
4 days ago investorplace.com
9 Defense Stocks to Watch Before the Next Big Rally
Defense stocks recently suffered their worst losing streak on record. In September, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF ( XAR ) fell for more weeks in a row than at any point since its 2011 launch,…
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4 days ago benzinga.com
RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $55
RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $80 to $55.
4 days ago benzinga.com
Why Is Kratos Stock Trending Wednesday?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) shares are in the spotlight Wednesday, with a $33.6 million contract for NASA's SR-1 Freedom nuclear-powered spacecraft and third-quarter…
4 days ago benzinga.com
Why Is Kratos Stock Trending Wednesday?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are in the spotlight Wednesday, after securing a $33.6 million NASA contract ahead of Q3 earnings.
4 days ago globenewswire.com
Kratos Receives $33.6 Million Contract to Provide Power Conversion System for NASA's Historic SR-1 Freedom Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading technology company in the defense, national security, and space domains, today…
5 days ago zacks.com
3 Drone Technology Stocks Poised to Benefit From Rising Adoption
KTOS, ESLT and RTX are among the drone technology stocks worth considering for investment.
6 days ago marketbeat.com
5 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks Trading Like Value Plays as Cash Chases Mega-Caps
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6 days ago zacks.com
Will Kratos (KTOS) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Kratos (KTOS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
6 days ago globenewswire.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for Thursday, November 5th
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that…
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1 week ago benzinga.com
Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $61
Piper Sandler analyst Clarke Jeffries maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $75 to $61.
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1 week ago benzinga.com
Oppenheimer Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $50
Oppenheimer analyst Patrick McCarthy initiates coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $50.
1 week ago benzinga.com
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1 week ago marketbeat.com
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1 week ago benzinga.com
Jim Cramer Passes on AppLovin: 'In the Crosshairs of Alphabet'
Cramer rejects AppLovin, MFA Financial and defense stocks; likes Vale, calls Twilio fairly valued and Cintas terrific after its big run.
1 week ago benzinga.com
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1 week ago 247wallst.com
Red Cat Jumps 8% on Cash Offer for Steyr Motors; AeroVironment and Kratos Edge Higher
A cash offer for Austrian engine maker Steyr Motors is sending shares of Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) sharply higher as the drone maker moves further into propulsion. Red Cat stock is at $5.
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1 week ago benzinga.com
Citizens Maintains Market Outperform on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $70
Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $105 to $70.
2 weeks ago defenseworld.net
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Insider Sells $259,090.00 in Stock
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS - Get Free Report) insider Phillip Carrai sold 6,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 15th. The stock was…
2 weeks ago fool.com
Should You Buy Kratos Defense Stock Before the Valkyrie Orders Show Up?
Kratos Defense (KTOS -0.79%) is betting that militaries will pay more for autonomous aircraft when range, payload, and mission flexibility matter. The Valkyrie has demonstrated its technology, but…
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
Macquarie Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $70
Macquarie analyst Marni Lysaght initiates coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $70.
2 weeks ago cnbc.com
Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund was frozen out of major defense companies. That may be about to change
Proposed changes to Norway's sovereign wealth fund ethics rules could open the door to investments in more Western defense companies. The fund is currently barred from investing in companies…
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
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2 weeks ago 247wallst.com
Ondas Retreats 6% Despite Regna AI Launch With Palantir; AeroVironment Drops 3%, Kratos Slips
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) stock is at $6.32, down 6% in afternoon trading, days after the company unveiled a defense AI venture with Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR | PLTR Price Prediction).
2 weeks ago zacks.com
Can Rising Demand for Turbojet Engines Strengthen Kratos' Growth?
KTOS' successful turbojet engine tests and ambitious production expansion plans position it to capitalize on rising demand for affordable defense propulsion.
2 weeks ago globenewswire.com
Kratos Breaks Ground on New AN/SPY-1 Radar and Helios Hypersonics Testing Facilities in Indiana
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, today celebrated a joint…
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2 weeks ago benzinga.com
Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $77
Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $88 to $77.
2 weeks ago zacks.com
Can Kratos' 5G Ground Systems Support Satellite Connectivity Growth?
KTOS advances software-defined satellite ground systems with a successful multi-vendor 5G demonstration, supporting more flexible and interoperable satellite connectivity.
2 weeks ago benzinga.com
This Robinhood Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Monday
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3 weeks ago benzinga.com
This American Express Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday
Analysts initiate coverage: Outperform on American Express and Kymera, Overweight on Kratos, Hold on IBM and Neutral on Duos.
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3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Barclays Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $90
Barclays analyst Anthony Valentini initiates coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $90.
3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Elon Musk Hypes ‘Very Big Deal,’ but Cathie Wood Hits Sell on SpaceX Along With Meta, AMD and Google — Ark Loads Up on This Defense Stock
Cathie Wood’s Ark sold SpaceX, Meta, AMD and Alphabet shares and bought Kratos shares on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
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3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Kratos Demonstrates Multi-Vendor Satellite 5G Network Connectivity On OpenSpace Ground System With KT SAT, Druid Software And GCT Semiconductor
In this demonstration with Korea-based satellite operator KT SAT and other partners, Kratos proved connectivity across a native 5G NR Non-Terrestrial Network consisting of an OpenSpace RAN (Radio…
3 weeks ago benzinga.com
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3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Rothschild & Co Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $70
Rothschild & Co initiates coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $70.
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3 weeks ago benzinga.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Announces Multiple Contract Awards Worth $100M+ For Prototype Mission Applications And Cyber Capabilities
Work under the contracts will provide warfighters with capabilities to collect and process complex radio frequency (RF) signals, develop intelligence on the operational environment and support the…
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1 month ago benzinga.com
Jefferies Maintains Buy on Kratos Defense & Security, Lowers Price Target to $68
Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu maintains Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $80 to $68.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Pete Hegseth Taps Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey to Examine Future of Warfare From Underground to Moon: No 'Creative Limitations or Restrictions'
Hegseth has tapped Musk, Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help the Pentagon plan for future warfare driven by AI, robotics and autonomous weapons.
1 month ago benzinga.com
Defense Stocks Enter Bear Market, Hit Longest Losing Streak on Record
Defense stocks are on track for a seventh straight weekly loss, a first for XAR since 2011, as Iran peace talk and a stalled budget erase the 2026 gain.
1 month ago benzinga.com
GE Aerospace Stock Faces Pressure As Jefferies Cuts Price Target
GE Aerospace stock rebounds after Jefferies trims its target; strong services backlog and engine demand support the longer-term outlook.
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1 month ago benzinga.com
TurboKratos Defense & Security Solutions, GE Aerospace Announce Ignition Of GEK800 Turbofan Cruise Missile Propulsion System
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., (NASDAQ: KTOS) a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced a key program milestone with…
1 month ago benzinga.com
Red Cat Misses the Cut in Pentagon's Latest Drone Dominance Round (CORRECTED)
Gauntlet II favored private drone firms; XTEND placed third and is the lone public finalist. RCAT’s Teal missed, while Ondas didn’t compete.
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1 month ago benzinga.com
Guggenheim Initiates Coverage On Kratos Defense & Security with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $74
Guggenheim analyst Michael Ciarmoli initiates coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $74.