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NASDAQ:KTOS

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - KTOS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$13.29
+0.15 (+1.14%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$12.96
▼
$13.30
50-Day Range
$10.48
▼
$13.25
52-Week Range
$8.90
▼
$22.26
Volume
773,291 shs
Average Volume
795,438 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.68 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$15.79

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.8% Upside
$15.79 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.12% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.60mentions of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$102,160 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
88.89%
From $0.18 to $0.34 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.25 out of 5 stars

Aerospace Sector

13th out of 44 stocks

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts Industry

4th out of 8 stocks

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About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, services and solutions for United States national security priorities. Its products include microwave electronic products, satellite communications, modular systems, and rocket support operating. The company was founded on December 19, 1994 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

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KTOS Stock News Headlines

March 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
With 82% ownership of the shares, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) is heavily dominated by institutional owners
March 17, 2023 | finanznachrichten.de
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.: Kratos Turbine Technologies UK Expands its Jet UAS/Drone Capability Set with the Addition of New Key Hires
March 24, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)
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March 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Turbine Technologies UK Expands its Jet UAS/Drone Capability Set with the Addition of New Key Hires
March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Introduces the Software Replacement for Traditional Satcom Hubs
March 8, 2023 | bizjournals.com
Kratos wins $21.7 million Air Force contract for target drones
March 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Air Force Awards Kratos Sole Source $21.7 Million Contract for Full Rate Production (Lot 19) of the BQM-167A Target
March 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Partners with XipLink to Deploy Satellite Network Acceleration as Software on the OpenSpace Platform
March 24, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)
The gold catalyst we’ve waited for
If you thought the SVB meltdown was bad… watch out. Because even bigger red flag just appeared. This signal proves that a recession is likely right around the corner. It will take most by surprise. Stocks will crash. Millions will go jobless, and lose their homes. But there is ONE important step you should take today to make sure you come out the other side OK.
March 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations
March 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Defense (KTOS) Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Up Y/Y
March 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Unmanned Systems Welcomes Rep. Lisa McClain to TDI Manufacturing Facility in Oxford, Michigan
February 28, 2023 | msn.com
Kratos Defense & Security's Return On Capital Employed Insights
February 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos (KTOS) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
February 23, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Kratos Defense Security Solutions earnings preview: what Wall Street is expecting
February 23, 2023 | apnews.com
Kratos: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Naval Air Systems Command Awards Kratos Sole Source $49.6 Million Initial Contract for Full Rate Production (Lot 4) of the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target System
February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie Continues Successful Flights and Capability Evolution
February 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Introduces the Satellite Industry’s First Open Edge Terminal for Satellite Communications and Other Applications
February 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2022 Earnings Conference Call for Thursday, February 23rd
January 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Kratos Should Leave Supersonic Boom
January 11, 2023 | benzinga.com
Kratos Defense & Security Stock (NASDAQ:KTOS), Quotes and News Summary
January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos wins part of contract to develop Air Force's Mayhem hypersonic missile system
January 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Kratos Receives Mayhem Hypersonic Missile Program Contract Award
January 7, 2023 | msn.com
Defense stocks drop sharply as House speaker deal said to cut spending
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KTOS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/23/2023
Today
3/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Guided missiles & space vehicles & parts
Sub-Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Aerospace
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:KTOS
CUSIP
50077B20
CIK
1069258
Web
www.kratosdefense.com
Phone
(512) 238-9840
Fax
858-812-7301
Employees
3,600
Year Founded
1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$15.79
High Stock Price Forecast
$20.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$11.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+20.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
($0.29)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
73.00
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$-36,900,000.00
Net Margins
-4.11%
Pretax Margin
-3.64%
Return on Equity
1.46%
Return on Assets
0.87%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.27
Current Ratio
2.49
Quick Ratio
1.95

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$898.30 million
Price / Sales
1.85
Cash Flow
$0.46 per share
Price / Cash Flow
28.33
Book Value
$7.43 per share
Price / Book
1.77

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
126,660,000
Free Float
124,051,000
Market Cap
$1.66 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.83

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Key Executives

  • Eric M. DeMarcoEric M. DeMarco
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Deanna Hom Lund
    Chief Financial Officer, Director & Executive VP
  • Marie C. MendozaMarie C. Mendoza
    Secretary, Senior VP & General Counsel
  • Maria Cervantes de Burgreen
    Principal Accounting Officer, VP & Controller
  • David M. CarterDavid M. Carter
    President-Defense & Rocket Support Services

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KTOS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" KTOS shares.
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price forecast for 2023?

6 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock. Their KTOS share price forecasts range from $11.50 to $20.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $15.79 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have KTOS shares performed in 2023?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock was trading at $10.32 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KTOS shares have increased by 27.3% and is now trading at $13.14.
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When is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
View our KTOS earnings forecast.

How were Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 23rd. The aerospace company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.01. The aerospace company had revenue of $249.30 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $242.84 million. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a negative net margin of 4.11% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.46%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 17.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.07 earnings per share.

What ETFs hold Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) stock in their portfolio include ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (ARKX), AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF (UAV), SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR), SPDR Kensho Future Security ETF (FITE), Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS), Mohr Growth ETF (MOHR) and First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL).

What guidance has Kratos Defense & Security Solutions issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions issued an update on its first quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $220.00 million-$230.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $219.92 million.

What is Eric M. DeMarco's approval rating as Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' CEO?

69 employees have rated Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Chief Executive Officer Eric M. DeMarco on Glassdoor.com. Eric M. DeMarco has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kratos Defense & Security Solutions investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Applied Materials (AMAT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Cisco Systems (CSCO), OPKO Health (OPK) and Alibaba Group (BABA).

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock symbol?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KTOS."

Who are Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' major shareholders?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include ARK Investment Management LLC (6.15%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (4.00%), Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (4.00%), Bamco Inc. NY (3.42%), Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (3.13%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin M Goodwin, Benjamin M Goodwin, David M Carter, De Burgreen Maria Cervantes, Deanna H Lund, Deanna H Lund, Eric M Demarco, Eric M Demarco, Jane Elizabeth Judd, Jonah Adelman, Marie Mendoza, Phillip D Carrai, Phillip D Carrai, Samuel N Liberatore, Scot B Jarvis, Scott I Anderson, Stacey G Rock, Stacey G Rock, Steven S Fendley, Steven S Fendley, Thomas E Iv Mills and Thomas E Iv Mills.
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How do I buy shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Shares of KTOS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price today?

One share of KTOS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.14.

How much money does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions make?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) has a market capitalization of $1.66 billion and generates $898.30 million in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $-36,900,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.29) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have?

The company employs 3,600 workers across the globe.

Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: 5-D Systems, 5-D Systems Inc., Ai Metrix Inc., Atmospheric Observing Systems, Atmospheric Observing Systems, Avtec Systems Inc., BSC Partners LLC, CPI ASC Signal Division Inc., CPI ASC Signal Division Inc., CTT Inc., CTT Inc., Carlsbad ISI Inc., Charleston Marine Containers Inc., Consolidated Turbine Specialists Canada LLP, Consolidated Turbine Specialists Canada Ltd., Consolidated Turbine Specialists LLC, DEI Services Corporation, DFI Realty LLC, DTI Associates Inc., Dallastown Realty I LLC, Dallastown Realty II LLC, Digital Fusion Inc., Digital Fusion Solutions Inc., Elwood Investments LLC, FTT America LLC, FTT Deutschland GmbH, FTT UK Limited, Florida Turbine PR LLC, Florida Turbine Technologies, Florida Turbine Technologies Inc., General Microwave Corporation, General Microwave Israel (1987) Ltd., General Microwave Israel Corporation, Gichner Holdings, Gichner Holdings, Gichner Systems Group Inc., Gichner Systems International Inc., HGS Holdings Inc., Haverstick Consulting Inc., Haverstick Government Solutions Inc., Integral Systems, KTT CORE Inc., Kratos Antenna Holdings Division Inc., Kratos Antenna Solutions Canada Corporation, Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation, Kratos Antenna Solutions Global Corporation, Kratos Antenna Solutions International Corporation, Kratos Arabia Ltd., Kratos Communications Inc., Kratos Communications Japan Inc., Kratos Communications Ltd., Kratos Communications S.A.S., Kratos Defence (Australia) Pty Limited, Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Inc., Kratos GMI Eyal Ltd., Kratos Holdings UK Ltd., Kratos Integral Holdings LLC, Kratos Integral Systems International Inc., Kratos Norway AS, Kratos RT Logic Inc., Kratos SRE Inc., Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems Inc., Kratos Systems and Solutions Inc., Kratos Technology & Training Solutions Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Systems Solutions Inc., LVDM Inc., MSI Acquisition Corp., Madison Research Corporation, Micro Systems Inc., Optimized Performance Machining Inc., Optimized Performance Machining Inc., Polexis Inc., Reality Based IT Services Ltd., Rocket Support Services LLC, S & J Design LLC, SAT Corporation, SCT Acquisition LLC, SCT Real Estate LLC, SecureInfo Corporation, SecureInfo Corporation, Shadow I Inc., Shadow II Inc., Summit Research Corporation, Technical Directions Inc., Technical Directions Inc., and Turbine Export Inc..
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How can I contact Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' mailing address is 10680 TREENA STREET SUITE 600, SAN DIEGO CA, 92131. The official website for the company is www.kratosdefense.com. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at (512) 238-9840, via email at investor@kratosdefense.com, or via fax at 858-812-7301.

This page (NASDAQ:KTOS) was last updated on 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff