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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

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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

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Guided missiles & space vehicles & parts
Sub-Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Aerospace
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:KTOS
CUSIP
50077B20
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

Net Income
$-36,900,000.00
Pretax Margin
-3.64%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$898.30 million
Cash Flow
$0.46 per share
Book Value
$7.43 per share

Miscellaneous

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













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.
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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 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