KTOS Stock Overview
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$33.62 |
| 52 Week High | US$34.83 |
| 52 Week Low | US$16.71 |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| 1 Month Change | 29.96% |
| 3 Month Change | 40.03% |
| 1 Year Change | 86.16% |
| 3 Year Change | 99.41% |
| 5 Year Change | 76.99% |
| Change since IPO | -94.58% |
Recent News & Updates
Optimistic Investors Push Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 18
Kratos: Solid Market Trends, New Contracts And High Institution Ownership Justify Buying
Jan 09Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 24At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?
Dec 11Recent updates
Optimistic Investors Push Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 18Kratos: Solid Market Trends, New Contracts And High Institution Ownership Justify Buying
Jan 09Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 24At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?
Dec 11Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) P/S Is On The Mark
Nov 22Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) A Risky Investment?
Oct 29Kratos: Software-Driven, And Aligned With The DoD
Oct 20An Intrinsic Calculation For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Suggests It's 22% Undervalued
Oct 15Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Potentially Undervalued?
Sep 04The Price Is Right For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)
Aug 08Kratos Defense: Buy With A 58% Margin Of Safety
Aug 02Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Jul 26A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)
Jul 12Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
May 24Is Kratos Stock A Good Buy After Earnings?
May 08Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Subdued P/S Might Signal An Opportunity
May 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?
Apr 19Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)
Mar 31Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: A Good Pick In The Defense Industry
Feb 17Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Feb 16Shareholder Returns
| KTOS | US Aerospace & Defense | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| 1Y | 86.2% | 30.6% | 23.7% |
Return vs Industry: KTOS exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 30.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KTOS exceeded the US Market which returned 23.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KTOS volatility | |
|---|---|
| KTOS Average Weekly Movement | 7.1% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 7.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 18.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KTOS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KTOS's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3,900 | Eric DeMarco | www.kratosdefense.com |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a technology company that addresses the defense, national security, and commercial markets. It operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The company offers ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet-powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles, and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft, and launch systems; command, control, communication, computing, combat, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| KTOS fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$5.08b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$14.60m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.13b |
347.9x
P/E Ratio4.5x
P/S RatioIs KTOS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KTOS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.13b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$837.70m |
| Gross Profit | US$289.30m |
| Other Expenses | US$274.70m |
| Earnings | US$14.60m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 29, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.097 |
| Gross Margin | 25.67% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.30% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 13.9% |
How did KTOS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/01/21 22:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/01/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Michael Lewis | BB&T Capital Markets |
| Yi Hsiao Millward | Benchmark Company |