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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions NasdaqGS:KTOS Stock Report

Last Price

US$25.87

Market Cap

US$3.9b

7D

-3.6%

1Y

27.5%

Updated

22 Dec, 2024

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

NasdaqGS:KTOS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.9b

KTOS Stock Overview

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. More details

KTOS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth4/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$25.87
52 Week HighUS$28.71
52 Week LowUS$16.71
Beta1.07
1 Month Change-2.85%
3 Month Change9.85%
1 Year Change27.50%
3 Year Change30.39%
5 Year Change45.58%
Change since IPO-95.83%

Recent News & Updates

At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?

Dec 11
At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) P/S Is On The Mark

Nov 22
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) P/S Is On The Mark

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) A Risky Investment?

Oct 29
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) A Risky Investment?

Recent updates

At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?

Dec 11
At US$27.37, Is It Time To Put Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) On Your Watch List?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) P/S Is On The Mark

Nov 22
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) P/S Is On The Mark

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) A Risky Investment?

Oct 29
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) A Risky Investment?

Kratos: Software-Driven, And Aligned With The DoD

Oct 20

An Intrinsic Calculation For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Suggests It's 22% Undervalued

Oct 15
An Intrinsic Calculation For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Suggests It's 22% Undervalued

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 04
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Potentially Undervalued?

The Price Is Right For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Aug 08
The Price Is Right For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Kratos Defense: Buy With A 58% Margin Of Safety

Aug 02

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Jul 26
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Jul 12
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

May 24
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is Kratos Stock A Good Buy After Earnings?

May 08

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Subdued P/S Might Signal An Opportunity

May 07
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Subdued P/S Might Signal An Opportunity

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?

Apr 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Mar 31
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: A Good Pick In The Defense Industry

Feb 17

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Feb 16
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?

Jan 16
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Jan 03
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

A Look At The Fair Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Nov 21
A Look At The Fair Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 06
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Sep 25
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 08
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Jul 21
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (NASDAQ:KTOS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

May 30
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (NASDAQ:KTOS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Here's Why Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Mar 25
Here's Why Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Shareholder Returns

KTOSUS Aerospace & DefenseUS Market
7D-3.6%-1.3%-2.4%
1Y27.5%26.5%23.3%

Return vs Industry: KTOS exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 26.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: KTOS exceeded the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is KTOS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
KTOS volatility
KTOS Average Weekly Movement6.4%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement7.0%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

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 (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19943,900Eric DeMarcowww.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

How do Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
KTOS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$3.91b
Earnings (TTM)US$14.60m
Revenue (TTM)US$1.13b

267.7x

P/E Ratio

3.5x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
KTOS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$1.13b
Cost of RevenueUS$837.70m
Gross ProfitUS$289.30m
Other ExpensesUS$274.70m
EarningsUS$14.60m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 29, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.097
Gross Margin25.67%
Net Profit Margin1.30%
Debt/Equity Ratio13.9%

How did KTOS perform over the long term?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 02:13
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/29
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Peter ArmentBaird
Michael LewisBB&T Capital Markets
Yi Hsiao MillwardBenchmark Company