Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

NasdaqGS:KTOS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$15.2b

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 42.1% and 14.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 40.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 4.9% in 3 years.

Key information

42.1%

Earnings growth rate

40.60%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense earnings growth15.6%
Revenue growth rate14.4%
Future return on equity4.91%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated15 Oct 2025

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Kratos Defense: High Hopes In Unmanned Tech, But Valuation Clouds Near-Term Upside

Oct 12

After Leaping 34% Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Sep 30
After Leaping 34% Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Sep 09
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) 35% Share Price Surge

Aug 15
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) 35% Share Price Surge

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Stocks Shoot Up 26% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable

Jul 01
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Stocks Shoot Up 26% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable

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

Jun 24
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

May 08
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

After Leaping 29% Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Mar 25
After Leaping 29% Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (NASDAQ:KTOS) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Mar 11
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (NASDAQ:KTOS) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

Kratos Defense: Benefits From The Changing Battlefield With Modern Warfare

Mar 07

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

Kratos: Software-Driven, And Aligned With The DoD

Oct 20
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Vertical Integration And Critical Partnerships Propel Aerospace And Defense Leader To New Heights

Focus on internal investment and partnerships, like with General Electric Aerospace, aims to boost future revenue through enhanced production capabilities and efficiency.

Kratos Defense: Buy With A 58% Margin Of Safety

Aug 02

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:KTOS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20271,834942714211
12/31/20261,55759-5610214
12/31/20251,31123-735413
6/29/20251,21315-6111N/A
3/30/20251,16220-4420N/A
12/29/20241,13616-850N/A
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
12/25/2022898-37-71-26N/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
3/31/20196357N/A23N/A
12/30/20186184N/A10N/A
9/30/2018620-25N/A-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

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KTOS's forecast earnings growth (42.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: KTOS's earnings (42.1% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.6% per year).

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

Revenue vs Market: KTOS's revenue (14.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (10.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KTOS's revenue (14.4% 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 (4.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/29 21:35
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/29 00:00
Earnings2025/06/29
Annual Earnings2024/12/29

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. 14 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
Christopher RiegerBerenberg
Michael CrawfordB. Riley Securities, Inc.