Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
$ 73.66
0.15%
14 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 13,798,996,000 USD
- Current Price $ 73.66
- High / Low $ 76.56 / 72.52
- Stock P/E 566.62
- Book Value 11.82
- EPS 0.13
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-13
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.01 %
- 52 Week High 134.00
- 52 Week Low 31.48
About
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a government contractor for the US Department of Defense. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Analyst Target Price
$117.35
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-19 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-02-11 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-07 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-02-13 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-03 |
| Reported EPS | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.165 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.0903 | 0.1017 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Surprise | 0.015 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.0297 | 0.0283 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Surprise Percentage | 9.0909% | 16.6667% | 22.2222% | 32.8904% | 27.8269% | 37.5% | 75% | 120% | 33.3333% | 33.3333% | 50% | 20% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-13 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.1562 |
| Currency | USD |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: KTOS
2026-04-14 10:10:25
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. has significantly reduced its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., selling 12.8% of its holdings in the fourth quarter. Despite this, Kratos reported strong Q4 earnings, beating analyst estimates, and its stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $98.28. Insider selling has also occurred, with key figures divesting shares totaling over $15 million, while institutional investors still hold a substantial 75.92% of the company's stock.
2026-04-14 08:10:25
Baillie Gifford & Co. has increased its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) by 35.5%, acquiring an additional 74,096 shares to hold a total of 282,562 shares valued at approximately $21.45 million. Kratos beat its quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, reporting $0.18 EPS and $345.1 million in revenue. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $98.28, despite recent insider share sales.
2026-04-13 15:08:47
The counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) market is experiencing significant growth, projected to reach $20.31 billion by 2030, driven by rising defense investments and the adoption of AI-enabled detection. VisionWave Holdings, Inc. recently acquired xClibre AI video intelligence platform to integrate visual perception with its existing RF-based counter-drone systems, addressing the challenge of identifying threats beyond just detecting their presence. Other defense tech companies like Palantir Technologies, BigBear.ai, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and AeroVironment are also actively developing AI-driven solutions and integrating various sensing technologies to enhance C-UAS capabilities.
2026-04-13 00:39:54
Certain common stock of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. are under a lock-up agreement that will end on April 13, 2026. This agreement restricts the sale or transfer of these shares by company directors and executive officers for 45 days, from February 26, 2026, to April 13, 2026. The lock-up is designed to prevent immediate selling pressure post-offering.
2026-04-10 23:40:26
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) director David Carter sold 4,000 shares of the company's stock for $296,640, reducing his stake by 4.88%. This sale occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale follows a rally in KTOS shares due to a significant Space Force award and analyst upgrades, but the stock still maintains a very high P/E ratio, suggesting potential volatility despite positive contract flow.
2026-04-10 23:40:26
David Carter, President of the DRSS Division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS), sold 4,000 shares of the company on April 8, 2026. Following this transaction, he now owns 78,051 shares. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc is considered significantly overvalued based on its GF Value, with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 3.24.
