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Kratos Defense (KTOS)
NASDAQ:KTOS
KTOS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.78 - $35.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume773.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.36M
Market Cap
$4.10B
Enterprise Value$3.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)270.4
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2025EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding151,746,830
10 Day Avg. Volume2,213,864
30 Day Avg. Volume2,361,349
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.23
Alpha0.00382
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.63
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)167.50
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda40.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.88Price Target Upside33.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
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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.
Revenue GrowthThe MACH-TB 2.0 program offers long-term revenue visibility and allows Kratos to capture higher value work and diversify into high growth end markets.
Strategic ExpansionKratos is focusing on expanding production capacity in areas such as advanced hypersonic weapons, air defense munitions, and unmanned systems.
Bears Say
Commercial Program DelaysAn undisclosed commercial space program continues to impact the broader business negatively, primarily due to launch delays in the space sector.
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
2.22% Insiders
31.40% Mutual Funds
36.02% Other Institutional Investors
6.34% 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 $16.78 and its highest was $35.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Kratos Defense’s market cap?
Kratos Defense’s market cap is $4.10B.
When is Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kratos Defense’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2025 which is in 6 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 151,746,830 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?
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$35.88 (33.63% Upside)
$35.88 (33.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KTOS Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 57.2K 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 ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.27%
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
$35.88
▲(33.63% 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
+32.92%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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