Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS – Get Free Report) had its price target reduced by analysts at Barclays from $90.00 to $80.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the aerospace company’s stock. Barclays‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 114.52% from the stock’s previous close.
A number of other research firms have also recently commented on KTOS. Canaccord Genuity Group lowered their target price on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $80.00 to $55.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 28th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price target on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $88.00 to $77.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their price target on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $130.00 to $75.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, November 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $77.40.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Trading Down 1.1%
Shares of NASDAQ:KTOS opened at $37.29 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 4.99, a current ratio of 5.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock has a market cap of $7.00 billion, a PE ratio of 311.60 and a beta of 1.18. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a 12-month low of $31.57 and a 12-month high of $134.00. The business has a 50 day moving average of $43.20 and a 200-day moving average of $62.15.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The aerospace company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.03. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a return on equity of 3.07% and a net margin of 2.03%. The company had revenue of $471.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $471.40 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.14 EPS. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s revenue was up 35.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will post 0.59 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
In related news, CEO Eric Demarco sold 300,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.33, for a total value of $19,299,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 761,632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,995,786.56. This represents a 28.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Deanna Lund sold 7,000 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.78, for a total value of $341,460.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 273,511 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,341,866.58. This represents a 2.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 373,013 shares of company stock worth $23,340,582. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Edgestream Partners L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the third quarter worth $8,286,000. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 140.3% in the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 19,948 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $852,000 after acquiring an additional 11,647 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S raised its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 14.4% during the 3rd quarter. Danske Bank A S now owns 13,780 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $588,000 after buying an additional 1,736 shares during the last quarter. Channel Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $307,000. Finally, Diversified Trust Co grew its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 156.2% during the third quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 13,972 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $596,000 after buying an additional 8,518 shares during the period. 75.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Here are the key news stories impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Kratos reported Q3 revenue of $471.8 million, up 35.7% year over year, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.24, ahead of analysts’ consensus. Management also raised its 2026 outlook and pointed to stronger growth in 2027, supported by defense orders, hypersonics and expanding drone and engine production. Article: KTOS Q3 2026 deep dive
- Positive Sentiment: A long-term agreement with Seagate Space will use Kratos’ Gateway offshore launch platform, supporting a planned first mission in 2027 and multiple additional launches in later years. This could create a longer-term growth opportunity in mobile launch services. Article: Kratos and Seagate Space partnership
- Positive Sentiment: Kratos won a contract to provide integrated Q/V/Ka-band gateway and antenna systems for Gulf Space Technology’s software-defined satellite, adding to its satellite infrastructure work. Article: Gulf Space Technology contract
- Neutral Sentiment: UBS cut its price target to $46 and kept a neutral rating. Canaccord and Guggenheim also lowered their targets but maintained buy ratings, indicating analysts remain constructive while tempering valuations.
- Negative Sentiment: Management flagged supply-chain risks, while cash flow is expected to remain pressured in the near term. These execution and financial concerns could weigh on results even as production ramps. Article: Q3 results and supply chain risks
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Company Profile
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a defense technology company that develops products and services for U.S. government agencies, national security organizations, and allied governments. Its work spans unmanned systems, satellite communications, microwave electronics, command-and-control systems, and training and simulation.
The company’s offerings include unmanned aerial vehicles and target drones, as well as systems and components used in space and satellite communications and other defense applications.
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