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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY

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πŸ† #988 by market capEarnings Oct 29US Equity
$43.05β–Ό $0.99 (βˆ’2.31%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$43.22β–² 0.39%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 2.3%
7dβ–Ό 8.4%
14dβ–Ό 9.5%
30dβ–Ό 17.2%
ytdβ–Ό 43.2%
1yβ–Ό 51.1%
🏦Market Cap
$8.07B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+25.5%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
23.0%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
2.1%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
5.5x
Fair
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$42.83 – $43.38
52-Week Range
$43.09 – $134.00
Volume
$1.70B
Avg Volume
$1.59B
Shares Outstanding
187.5M
Next Earnings
Oct 31, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$1.35B
Last Q Revenue
$459M
P/E Ratio
271.9
P/S Ratio
5.5x
EPS (TTM)
$0.17
Dividend Yield
β€”
Dilution (1yr)
+12.0%

Why Investors Own KTOS

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +24.2% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 31% gross margin and 7% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$1.3Bβ–² +18.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
22.1%β–Ό βˆ’12.4% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$28Mβ–Ό βˆ’4.5% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$137Mβ–² +1516.5% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
173.2Mβ–² +12.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$415Mβ–² +$368M YoY
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About KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. primarily functions as a contractor for the United States Department of Defense. Its business operations are organized into two distinct divisions: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including advanced microwave electronics, solutions for space and satellite communications, specialized training and cybersecurity/warfare capabilities, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and modular systems, cutting-edge turbine technologies, and essential defense and rocket support services. Meanwhile, the Unmanned Systems division is dedicated to developing and supplying autonomous platforms, specifically unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems. Kratos caters to an extensive client base, which includes various national security organizations, the DoD, intelligence and classified agencies, international government bodies, and both domestic and global commercial enterprises. The company was established in 1994 and its corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
29 analysts
Strong Buy10
Buy16
Hold3
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

GlobeNewsWireΒ·1d ago

Kratos Announces Promotion of Bill Wilson to C5ISR Systems Division President

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., (NASDAQ: KTOS) a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets announced today that Bill Wilson has been

Seeking AlphaΒ·3d ago

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Buy Even At A Double Premium

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions remains a buy, with a revised price target of $106.14 reflecting increased share count and updated financial expectations. KTOS's investment case spans drones, hypersonics, small jet e

Defense WorldΒ·3d ago

Insider Selling: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) CFO Sells $341,460.00 in Stock

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS - Get Free Report) CFO Deanna Lund sold 7,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, September 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·4d ago

Kratos Defense vs. Draganfly: Which Drone Stock Has More Potential?

KTOS and DPRO are benefiting from rising demand for unmanned systems, with distinct growth strategies shaping their investment cases.

MarketBeatΒ·6d ago

Full Throttle: Kratos and GE Fire Up a Next-Gen Defense Engine

Modern military strategy is shifting from multi-hundred-million-dollar manned aircraft to mass-manufactured autonomous systems and stand-off strike capabilities. While flight software and composite airframes have advance

GlobeNewsWireΒ·8d ago

Kratos and GE Aerospace Achieve Significant Program Milestone with Successful Ignition of GEK800 Turbofan Cruise Missile Propulsion System

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 k