About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial systems, and unmanned ground and seaborne systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Guided missiles & space vehicles & parts
Sub-IndustryAerospace & Defense
SectorAerospace
SymbolNASDAQ:KTOS
CUSIP50077B20
Phone858-812-7300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.57%
Current Ratio2.49%
Quick Ratio2.23%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio287.00
Forward P/E Ratio127.56
P/E Growth16.25
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$751.90 million
Price / Sales1.58
Cash Flow$0.5288 per share
Price / Cash21.71
Book Value$4.95 per share
Price / Book2.32
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.04
Net Income$-42,700,000.00
Net Margins-5.68%
Return on Equity0.73%
Return on Assets0.31%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,900
Outstanding Shares103,510,000
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock symbol?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KTOS."
How were Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' earnings last quarter?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The aerospace company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.02. The aerospace company had revenue of $202.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $194.99 million. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a negative net margin of 5.68% and a positive return on equity of 0.73%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's revenue was up 11.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.07) EPS. View Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for KTOS?
9 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock. Their forecasts range from $10.50 to $16.00. On average, they expect Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price to reach $13.4444 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a specialized National Security Technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security priorities. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. " (3/15/2018)
- 2. Canaccord Genuity analysts commented, "We spent two days on the road with management of Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS). We are incrementally more confident in near-term upside to the base business due to expected funding increases in the FY18 defense budget, improving visibility on near-term contract awards, and anticipated demand growth for core offerings in satellite communications, unmanned systems, microwave electronics, and training systems. Moreover, potential portfolio adjustments, debt refinancing, and new program opportunities will all be positive catalysts. We expect the company to raise its full-year 2017 guidance as part of its Q2/17 results." (6/9/2017)
Who are some of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' key competitors?
Who are Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' key executives?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Eric M. DeMarco, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres & Director (Age 54)
- Ms. Deanna Hom Lund, Chief Financial Officer and Exec. VP (Age 50)
- Mr. Philip Carrai, Pres of Technology & Training Solutions Division (Age 56)
- Mr. Yonah Adelman, Pres of Microwave Electronics Division (Age 67)
- Ms. Maria Cervantes De Burgreen, Principal Accounting Officer, VP and Corp. Controller (Age 43)
Has Kratos Defense & Security Solutions been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about KTOS stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions earned a daily sentiment score of 0.03 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the aerospace company an impact score of 45.42 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?
Shares of KTOS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price today?
One share of KTOS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.48.
How big of a company is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a market capitalization of $1.14 billion and generates $751.90 million in revenue each year. The aerospace company earns $-42,700,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.04 on an earnings per share basis. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions employs 2,900 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' mailing address is 4820 EASTGATE MALL SUITE 200, SAN DIEGO CA, 92121. The aerospace company can be reached via phone at 858-812-7300 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe KTOS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe KTOS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
9 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $13.4444, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 17.11%. The high price target for KTOS is $16.00 and the low price target for KTOS is $10.50. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
5 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $13.4444 | $13.4444 | $13.00 | $12.8929 |
| Price Target Upside: | 17.11% upside | 18.77% upside | 11.02% upside | 1.43% downside |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Consensus Price Target History
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ KTOS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 17.92%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 74.76%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ KTOS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/19/2018 | Phillip D. Carrai | Insider | Buy | 4,000 | $9.45 | $37,800.00 | |  |
| 3/16/2018 | Scot B Jarvis | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $10.03 | $100,300.00 | 99,200 | |
| 3/6/2018 | Amy Zegart | Director | Buy | 3,205 | $10.92 | $34,998.60 | 26,100 | |
| 12/7/2017 | Scot B Jarvis | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $10.50 | $105,000.00 | 95,200 | |
| 8/7/2017 | Eric M. Demarco | CEO | Buy | 8,905 | $11.19 | $99,646.95 | | |
| 5/30/2017 | Eric M. Demarco | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $10.57 | $105,700.00 | | |
| 3/7/2017 | Bandel L Carano | Director | Buy | 275,862 | $7.25 | $1,999,999.50 | | |
| 11/23/2016 | Bandel L Carano | Director | Buy | 833,000 | $6.00 | $4,998,000.00 | | |
| 11/23/2016 | Deanna H. Lund | CFO | Buy | 6,666 | $6.00 | $39,996.00 | | |
| 8/12/2016 | William A Hoglund | Director | Buy | 150,000 | $5.89 | $883,500.00 | 325,000 | |
| 8/10/2016 | William A Hoglund | Director | Buy | 50,000 | $5.59 | $279,500.00 | 250,000 | |
| 8/9/2016 | Eric M. Demarco | CEO | Buy | 8,904 | $5.56 | $49,506.24 | | |
| 12/10/2015 | Bandel L Carano | Director | Buy | 100,000 | $3.97 | $397,000.00 | | |
| 12/10/2015 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 12,811 | $3.90 | $49,962.90 | 415,593 | |
| 12/9/2015 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 13,167 | $3.80 | $50,034.60 | 402,782 | |
| 8/26/2015 | Deanna H Lund | CFO | Buy | 3,000 | $3.96 | $11,880.00 | 105,175 | |
| 8/26/2015 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $3.93 | $39,300.00 | 389,517 | |
| 8/26/2015 | Phillip D Carrai | Insider | Buy | 4,000 | $4.00 | $16,000.00 | 63,541 | |
| 8/26/2015 | Scot B Jarvis | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $3.94 | $78,800.00 | 60,200 | |
| 6/5/2015 | Bandel L Carano | Director | Buy | 150,000 | $6.03 | $904,500.00 | | |
| 6/4/2015 | Amy Zegart | Director | Buy | 4,100 | $6.01 | $24,641.00 | | |
| 12/12/2014 | Deanna H Lund | CFO | Buy | 3,000 | $4.60 | $13,800.00 | | |
| 12/12/2014 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 21,575 | $4.63 | $99,892.25 | | |
| 12/1/2014 | Thomas E Iv Mills | Insider | Buy | 2,000 | $5.06 | $10,120.00 | | |
| 11/28/2014 | Jane Elizabeth Judd | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $5.13 | $15,390.00 | | |
| 5/20/2014 | William Hoglund | Director | Buy | 200,000 | $7.24 | $1,448,000.00 | 200,000 | |
| 5/5/2014 | Deanna Lund | CFO | Buy | 2,000 | $7.26 | $14,520.00 | 56,525 | |
| 5/5/2014 | Eric Demarco | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $7.29 | $72,900.00 | 349,651 | |
| 3/17/2014 | Eric Demarco | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $7.17 | $71,700.00 | 339,126 | |
| 3/17/2014 | Richard Poirier | Insider | Buy | 3,500 | $7.14 | $24,990.00 | 53,385 | |
| 3/14/2014 | Jane Elizabeth Judd | Director | Buy | 1,820 | $7.07 | $12,867.40 | 22,000 | |
| 12/9/2013 | Phillip Carrai | Insider | Buy | 2,000 | $6.82 | $13,640.00 | 25,247 | |
| 12/2/2013 | Deanna Lund | CFO | Buy | 4,500 | $6.69 | $30,105.00 | 52,609 | |
| 12/2/2013 | Eric Demarco | CEO | Buy | 31,273 | $6.40 | $200,147.20 | 326,468 | |
| 11/27/2013 | Jane Elizabeth Judd | Director | Buy | 4,180 | $6.59 | $27,546.20 | 20,180 | |
| 11/27/2013 | Thomas Iv Mills | Insider | Buy | 4,250 | $6.62 | $28,135.00 | 44,626 | |
| 5/14/2013 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 28,647 | $5.24 | $150,110.28 | | |
| 3/18/2013 | Deanna H Lund | CFO | Buy | 2,000 | $4.66 | $9,320.00 | | |
| 3/18/2013 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 26,627 | $4.69 | $124,880.63 | | |
| 3/18/2013 | Phillip D Carrai | Insider | Buy | 4,500 | $4.77 | $21,465.00 | | |
| 3/15/2013 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 27,786 | $4.50 | $125,037.00 | | |
| 3/15/2013 | Jane Elizabeth Judd | Director | Buy | 6,000 | $4.47 | $26,820.00 | | |
| 3/15/2013 | Richard Poirier | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | $4.47 | $22,350.00 | | |
| 12/17/2012 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 16,622 | $4.81 | $79,951.82 | | |
| 12/14/2012 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 13,710 | $4.74 | $64,985.40 | | |
| 12/13/2012 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 11,896 | $4.62 | $54,959.52 | | |
| 12/12/2012 | Deanna H Lund | CFO | Buy | 5,000 | $4.43 | $22,150.00 | | |
| 12/12/2012 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 11,397 | $4.39 | $50,032.83 | | |
| 12/12/2012 | Richard Poirier | Insider | Buy | 6,000 | $4.29 | $25,740.00 | | |
| 8/15/2012 | Richard Poirier | Insider | Buy | 5,000 | $4.98 | $24,900.00 | | |
| 8/7/2012 | Deanna H Lund | CFO | Buy | 7,000 | $4.97 | $34,790.00 | | |
| 8/7/2012 | Eric M Demarco | CEO | Buy | 50,770 | $4.93 | $250,296.10 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ KTOS) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (KTOS) "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at B. Riley
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 5:18 PM |
 | Global Flight Simulator Market Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 4.9% During 2017-2023
globenewswire.com - April 19 at 9:37 AM |
 | Skechers Is Doing Fine - Cramer's Lightning Round (4/18/18)
seekingalpha.com - April 19 at 9:37 AM |
 | Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Shares Cross Above 200 DMA
www.nasdaq.com - April 18 at 3:27 PM |
 | Kratos Advances to Gremlins Phase III
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 3:27 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 4:19 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Downgraded to "Buy" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 5:18 PM |
| First Impressions Of 'God of War,' PS4's Crown Jewel
finance.yahoo.com - April 14 at 11:00 AM |
| Zacks Investment Research Lowers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 11:43 PM |
 | Here's Why Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. Sank 15% in March
www.msn.com - April 13 at 3:29 PM |
| Here's Why Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. Sank 15% in March
finance.yahoo.com - April 13 at 3:29 PM |
| 4 Hot Defense Stocks for Syria and a More Dangerous World
finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 11:44 AM |
| Noble Financial Reiterates Buy Rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 8:27 PM |
| SunTrust Banks Reaffirms Hold Rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 4:51 PM |
| Kratos Opens Facility in New South Wales, Australia Focused on Tactical and Target Unmanned Aerial Systems
finance.yahoo.com - April 6 at 10:34 AM |
| Critical Analysis: Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) versus Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 1:22 AM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 3:38 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) PT Set at $16.00 by B. Riley
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 3:32 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Lifted to "Buy" at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 1:20 PM |
| Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. a Buy?
finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 10:22 AM |
| Canaccord Genuity Reiterates "Buy" Rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 11:55 AM |
| Financial Contrast: Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) & Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 1:38 AM |
| B. Riley Reaffirms "Buy" Rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 10:54 AM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 8:24 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (KTOS) "Hold" Rating Reiterated at Jefferies Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:05 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Upgraded to "Hold" by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 29 at 11:28 AM |
 | Dayton sign company changes hands
www.bizjournals.com - March 28 at 10:54 AM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Downgraded by BidaskClub to "Sell"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 8:54 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Downgraded to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 12:10 PM |
| Kratos and Orbital ATK Missile Products Division Reaffirm Kratos' Oriole Rocket Motor Exclusive Rights Agreement - GlobeNewswire (press release)
globenewswire.com - March 21 at 3:34 PM |
| The Fed Is Just One of the Monsters Stalking This Stock Market: Market Recon
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 11:42 AM |
| U.S. State Department Approves a Second Kratos High Performance Tactical Unmanned Aerial System for International Marketing
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 11:42 AM |
| Buy This Defense Stock You Have Probably Never Heard of Before
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 11:42 AM |
 | Exclusive: Trump to boost exports of lethal drones to more US allies - Reuters
www.reuters.com - March 20 at 3:37 PM |
| Kratos Defense Defends Itself Against a Short Attack
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 3:37 PM |
 | Kratos Defense (KTOS) Calls Report by Spruce Point 'Factually Incorrect'
www.streetinsider.com - March 20 at 10:40 AM |
| Kratos and Orbital ATK Missile Products Division Reaffirm Kratos’ Oriole Rocket Motor Exclusive Rights Agreement
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 10:40 AM |
| Insider Buying: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (KTOS) Director Buys 10,000 Shares of Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 10:22 AM |
| Traders Buy High Volume of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Put Options (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 20 at 6:40 AM |
| Phillip D. Carrai Buys 4,000 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (KTOS) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 19 at 8:28 PM |
| PRFZ, KTOS, CSGP, LII: Large Inflows Detected at ETF - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 19 at 3:31 PM |
| Kratos Issues a Statement
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 3:31 PM |
 | Spruce Point Capital Releases a Strong Sell Forensic Research Opinion on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (Nasdaq: KTOS)
www.prnewswire.com - March 18 at 10:04 AM |
| Here’s why Ben Axler is shorting this drone-maker
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 10:04 AM |
| Head to Head Survey: Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 18 at 8:46 AM |
| Financial Contrast: Wesco Aircraft (WAIR) vs. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 9:12 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 8:52 PM |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Enters Oversold Territory ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 17 at 8:07 AM |
| A Critical Forensic Look At Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Makes The Case For 40% To 70% Downside - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 16 at 3:25 PM |
| [$$] Noted Shortseller Targets Defense Company's Shares
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 3:25 PM |
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