Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

NasdaqGS:KTOS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.1b

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 42.3% and 12.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 40.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 5.9% in 3 years.

Key information

42.3%

Earnings growth rate

40.3%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense earnings growth14.5%
Revenue growth rate12.4%
Future return on equity5.9%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated17 Jan 2025

Recent future growth updates

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

Recent updates

Optimistic Investors Push Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking

Jan 18
Optimistic Investors Push Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking

Kratos: Solid Market Trends, New Contracts And High Institution Ownership Justify Buying

Jan 09

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

Dec 24
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

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

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:KTOS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20271,75658N/AN/A2
12/31/20261,473645010611
12/31/20251,28142389212
12/31/20241,14117-234712
9/29/20241,12715872N/A
6/30/20241,12610365N/A
3/31/20241,083-13092N/A
12/31/20231,037-91365N/A
10/1/20231,013-20-395N/A
6/25/2023967-26-402N/A
3/26/2023934-29-86-44N/A
12/25/2022898-38-71-26N/A
9/25/2022861-31-83-35N/A
6/26/2022833-24-68-20N/A
3/27/2022814-17-471N/A
12/26/20218120-1631N/A
9/26/2021806801359N/A
6/27/2021808841355N/A
3/28/2021773822464N/A
12/27/2020748811147N/A
9/27/20207266-1120N/A
6/28/20207096-823N/A
3/29/20207267-1019N/A
12/29/201971811430N/A
9/29/2019697121032N/A
6/30/2019672111435N/A
3/31/20196357323N/A
12/30/20186184-1210N/A
9/30/2018620-25-27-1N/A
7/1/2018618-32N/A-20N/A
4/1/2018614-35N/A-15N/A
12/31/2017603-47N/A-28N/A
10/1/2017619-27N/A-21N/A
6/25/2017627-45N/A-12N/A
3/26/2017648-48N/A-10N/A
12/25/2016542-58N/A-13N/A
9/25/2016664-63N/A-14N/A
6/26/2016661-35N/A-28N/A
3/27/2016653-41N/A-35N/A
12/27/2015657-33N/A-27N/A
9/27/2015672-29N/A3N/A
6/28/2015700-44N/A8N/A
3/29/2015746-77N/A2N/A
12/28/2014763-76N/A7N/A
9/28/2014807-80N/A-8N/A
6/29/2014842-78N/A-1N/A
3/30/2014872-37N/A17N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KTOS's forecast earnings growth (42.3% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: KTOS's earnings (42.3% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (14.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: KTOS's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: KTOS's revenue (12.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KTOS's revenue (12.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: KTOS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (5.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/21 22:07
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/17 00:00
Earnings2024/09/29
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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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

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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