Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) News Today $95.03 +2.07 (+2.23%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$95.52 +0.49 (+0.52%) As of 07:36 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Up Today?Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) shares are trading higher today after a mix of bullish analyst moves, encouraging contract‐execution news and a leadership appointment, partly offset by insider selling and broader market pressures. Positive Sentiment: JMP Securities raised its KTOS price target from $70 to $105 and maintained a “market outperform” rating, implying roughly 10.5% upside from current levels. JMP Securities Forecast Positive Sentiment: Analysis suggests KTOS’s success in clearing the AFCGI design hurdle could give it an edge in winning and executing defense contracts. AFCGI Design Hurdle Article Positive Sentiment: Kratos appointed Brian Shepard as Chief Information Officer, bolstering its executive team amid ongoing technology and cyber initiatives. CIO Appointment Neutral Sentiment: Reports note KTOS “gaining momentum” on Nasdaq today, reflecting broad trading interest but without new catalysts cited. Market Momentum Neutral Sentiment: A Benzinga retrospective shows $100 invested in KTOS 15 years ago would have grown substantially, underlining long-term shareholder returns but offering no immediate catalyst. 15-Year Investment Retrospective Neutral Sentiment: An InvestorPlace piece highlights worsening labor‐market data, a macro factor that could pressure defense stocks broadly even as defense spending remains robust. Labor Market Analysis Negative Sentiment: Insider Steven Fendley sold 7,000 KTOS shares at an average price of $88.88, trimming his stake by 2.02%. Insider Sale Report Posted 1h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. KTOS Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period Kratos Defense Names Brian Shepard as Chief Information Officer2 hours ago | msn.comDoes Kratos Defense (KTOS) Clearing AFCGI Design Hurdle Reveal an Edge in Defense Contract Execution?2 hours ago | finance.yahoo.comWhy This Market Will Keep Climbing2 hours ago | investorplace.comJMP Securities Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) StockOctober 2 at 8:55 AM | marketbeat.comSteven Fendley Sells 7,000 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) StockOctober 2 at 5:35 AM | insidertrades.comLbp Am Sa Sells 55,107 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSOctober 2 at 4:11 AM | marketbeat.comHere's How Much $100 Invested In Kratos Defense & Security 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth TodayOctober 1 at 9:48 PM | benzinga.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Insider Sells $622,160.00 in StockOctober 1 at 9:14 PM | marketbeat.comTrivium Point Advisory LLC Buys 4,483 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSOctober 1 at 4:42 AM | marketbeat.comWhat Makes Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) an Attractive Investment?September 30 at 8:10 AM | finance.yahoo.comState of Alaska Department of Revenue Increases Stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 30 at 3:58 AM | marketbeat.comKratos Defense Delivers Q2 Growth and Joins S&P MidCap 400 IndexSeptember 30 at 3:43 AM | finance.yahoo.comKratos Completes Preliminary Design Review for Space Development Agency’s Advanced Fire Control Ground Integration (AFCGI) SystemSeptember 29 at 4:57 PM | finance.yahoo.comThis ETF Weeds Out Small-Cap Underperformers (KTOS)A well-diversified portfolio should have exposure to small cap stocks. This ETF’s selective criteria ensures you own the best performers in that space.September 29 at 4:21 PM | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Sets New 12-Month High - Should You Buy?September 29 at 10:52 AM | marketbeat.comKratos Completes Preliminary Design Review for Space Development Agency's Advanced Fire Control Ground Integration (AFCGI) SystemSeptember 29 at 8:00 AM | globenewswire.com4,646 Shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS Acquired by Grandview Asset Management LLCSeptember 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Sells 3,106 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS): Examining Valuation After a Rapid Multi-Month Share Price SurgeSeptember 28, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS Shares Sold by ORG Wealth Partners LLCSeptember 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comMinichMacGregor Wealth Management LLC Has $9.20 Million Stock Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comBaird Maintains Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Outperform RecommendationSeptember 27, 2025 | msn.comKratos Defense & Security Unusual Options Activity For September 26September 26, 2025 | benzinga.comRegister Financial Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos to Showcase Advanced CCAs, UAS, and Defense Technologies at Miramar Air ShowSeptember 25, 2025 | globenewswire.comNorthside Capital Management LLC Invests $232,000 in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense to be exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy AirSeptember 23, 2025 | msn.comKratos And GE Edge Closer To Combat Ready EnginesSeptember 23, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comKratos and GE Aerospace's Small Engine Testing Gains AltitudeSeptember 23, 2025 | globenewswire.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.: Kratos Promotes Brian Shepard to Chief Information OfficerSeptember 23, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deKratos to be Exclusive U.S. Manufacturer for the Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL Cargo DroneSeptember 23, 2025 | globenewswire.comKooman & Associates Takes $209,000 Position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comSilver Oak Securities Incorporated Buys Shares of 9,905 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comStrs Ohio Invests $374,000 in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions to Join S&P MidCap 400 IndexSeptember 23, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comKratos Promotes Brian Shepard to Chief Information OfficerSeptember 22, 2025 | globenewswire.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Hits New 12-Month High - Here's WhySeptember 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions to Join S&P MidCap 400 IndexSeptember 22, 2025 | globenewswire.comToth Financial Advisory Corp Lowers Stock Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS Shares Sold by Profit Investment Management LLCSeptember 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comBouvel Investment Partners LLC Has $3.86 Million Stock Position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comVista Investment Partners LLC Takes $276,000 Position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comLongboard Asset Management LP Takes Position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) SVP Sells 1,408 Shares of StockSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comPhillip Carrai Sells 6,000 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) StockSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) VP Sells 6,264 Shares of StockSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Stock Price Down 3.7% on Insider SellingSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comKratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) SVP Sells $97,785.60 in StockSeptember 18, 2025 | insidertrades.comHarbor Capital Advisors Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comFiduciary Alliance LLC Purchases New Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOSSeptember 18, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for KTOS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. 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