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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
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KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$16.71 - $28.71
Previous Close$25.87
Volume2.60M
Average Volume (3M)1.08M
Market Cap
$3.87B
Enterprise Value$3.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$301.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$220.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)260.5
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding151,073,886
10 Day Avg. Volume1,211,165
30 Day Avg. Volume1,078,734
Standard Deviation0.11
R-Squared0.24
Alpha-0.00001
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)2.91
Price to Sales (P/S)3.47
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)160.20
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda41.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.43Price Target Upside9.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
Kratos Defense News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Competitive AdvantageKratos has a competitive advantage in terms of product development agility and cost management over large prime defense contractors.
Growth PotentialKratos Defense is well-positioned for an increase in defense budgets, especially in advanced technology programs to address emerging threats.
Strategic ExpansionExpansion initiatives include new manufacturing facilities and increased capabilities in various locations, which are tied to existing programs or customer-funded opportunities.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceFree Cash Flow was an outflow of ($9) million reflecting lower net earnings.
Labor ChallengesLabor shortages remain a challenge, limiting the potential for margin improvement in Kratos Turbine Technologies.
Supply Chain IssuesA weaker sequential KUS top-line revenue tied to ongoing supply chain issues experienced by customers within Space & Satellites.
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Ownership Overview
2.04% Insiders
30.55% Mutual Funds
36.64% Other Institutional Investors
7.70% 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 $16.71 and its highest was $28.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2025 which is in 60 days.
How were Kratos Defense’s earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.084 by $0.026.
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 $0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Kratos Defense have?
Kratos Defense has 151,073,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kratos Defense’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kratos Defense reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.084. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.026%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kratos Defense?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Kratos Defense’s share is ARK Investment Management LLC. It holds Kratos Defense’s shares valued at 93M.
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Kratos Defense Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.43 (9.90% Upside)
$28.43 (9.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 743.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $138.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kratos Defense
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of technology systems to the U.S. Department of Defense. It operates through the following segments: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment includes microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems, and rocket support operating. The Unmanned Systems segment consists of unmanned aerial system and unmanned ground & seaborne system businesses. The company was founded on December 19, 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
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KTOS Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a generally positive outlook with strong performance and growth prospects in key defense segments, bolstered by record backlogs and strategic expansions. However, challenges in the commercial satellite business and labor costs present headwinds.Read More>---
KTOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.43
▲(9.90% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KTOS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+22.97%
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