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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.05 - $35.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)3.77M
Market Cap
$4.71B
Enterprise Value$3.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$329.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$282.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)289.0
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding152,842,510
10 Day Avg. Volume6,397,769
30 Day Avg. Volume3,772,364
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.14
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)25.80
P/FCF Ratio26.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.76
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda52.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.70Price Target Upside6.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract AwardsKratos has been awarded a $1.45bn contract, marking the largest award in the company's history.
Financial PerformanceThe 2025 outlook indicates sales growth of 12% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 8.8%, suggesting positive financial performance.
Joint VenturesKTOS announced a new Joint Venture with Israeli defense giant Rafael to manufacture rocket motors, addressing a $1B opportunity.
Bears Say
Cash Flow ConcernsInvesting to support growth should weigh on cash flow, and there is risk around execution, timing, and budget sentiment.
Financial GuidanceThe company provided F1Q25 revenue guidance below consensus expectations, with management's forecast lower than analyst estimates.
Inflation ImpactKratos is still working under long-term contracts that do not fully reflect the inflation of recent years, especially for some target drone inputs.
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Ownership Overview
2.18% Insiders
31.89% Mutual Funds
35.78% Other Institutional Investors
5.89% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KTOS FAQ
What was Kratos Defense’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kratos Defense lowest stock price was $17.05 and its highest was $35.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $4.71B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 36 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2025. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.102 by $0.028.
Is Kratos Defense overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kratos Defense’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kratos Defense pay dividends?
Kratos Defense does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kratos Defense’s EPS estimate?
Kratos Defense’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 152,842,510 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.102. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.248%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KTOS
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Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$34.70 (6.67% Upside)
$34.70 (6.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 106.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $250.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
73.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kratos Defense
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a government contractor of the U.S. Department of Defense. The company operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, space and satellite communications, training and cybersecurity/ warfare, C5ISR/ modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial systems, and unmanned ground and seaborne systems. It serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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KTOS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions highlighted strong organic growth, significant program awards, and strategic partnerships, indicating a positive outlook. However, challenges related to supply chain, cost pressures, and ongoing CRAs present notable headwinds.Read More>---
KTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.70
▲(6.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering KTOS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
17/21 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+29.18%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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