Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -35.1%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.2% per year. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's return on equity is 1.3%, and it has net margins of 1.3%.
Key information
-35.1%
Earnings growth rate
-36.7%
EPS growth rate
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth | 5.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.2% |
| Return on equity | 1.3% |
| Net Margin | 1.3% |
| Last Earnings Update | 29 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 24
At 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 16Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)?
Jan 16Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Jan 03A Look At The Fair Value Of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS)
Nov 21Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 06Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Sep 25Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Using Too Much Debt?
Aug 08Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KTOS) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
Jul 21Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (NASDAQ:KTOS) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
May 30Here's Why Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Mar 25Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kratos Defense & Security Solutions makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 24 | 1,127 | 15 | 213 | 38 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,126 | 10 | 212 | 38 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,083 | -1 | 204 | 38 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,037 | -9 | 198 | 38 |
| 01 Oct 23 | 1,013 | -20 | 192 | 41 |
| 25 Jun 23 | 967 | -26 | 190 | 40 |
| 26 Mar 23 | 934 | -29 | 187 | 40 |
| 25 Dec 22 | 898 | -38 | 183 | 39 |
| 25 Sep 22 | 861 | -31 | 179 | 37 |
| 26 Jun 22 | 833 | -24 | 172 | 35 |
| 27 Mar 22 | 814 | -17 | 166 | 36 |
| 26 Dec 21 | 812 | 0 | 160 | 35 |
| 26 Sep 21 | 806 | 80 | 155 | 34 |
| 27 Jun 21 | 808 | 84 | 150 | 34 |
| 28 Mar 21 | 773 | 82 | 148 | 29 |
| 27 Dec 20 | 748 | 81 | 145 | 27 |
| 27 Sep 20 | 726 | 6 | 140 | 24 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 709 | 6 | 137 | 21 |
| 29 Mar 20 | 726 | 7 | 134 | 20 |
| 29 Dec 19 | 718 | 11 | 131 | 18 |
| 29 Sep 19 | 697 | 12 | 128 | 17 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 672 | 11 | 125 | 17 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 635 | 7 | 122 | 16 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 618 | 4 | 120 | 16 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 620 | -25 | 122 | 17 |
| 01 Jul 18 | 618 | -32 | 125 | 17 |
| 01 Apr 18 | 614 | -35 | 127 | 17 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 603 | -47 | 127 | 18 |
| 01 Oct 17 | 619 | -27 | 132 | 17 |
| 25 Jun 17 | 627 | -45 | 134 | 16 |
| 26 Mar 17 | 648 | -48 | 139 | 15 |
| 25 Dec 16 | 542 | -58 | 115 | 14 |
| 25 Sep 16 | 664 | -63 | 148 | 15 |
| 26 Jun 16 | 661 | -35 | 147 | 15 |
| 27 Mar 16 | 653 | -41 | 151 | 15 |
| 27 Dec 15 | 657 | -33 | 151 | 16 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 672 | -29 | 147 | 17 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 700 | -44 | 152 | 18 |
| 29 Mar 15 | 746 | -77 | 152 | 18 |
| 28 Dec 14 | 763 | -76 | 154 | 19 |
| 28 Sep 14 | 807 | -80 | 167 | 21 |
| 29 Jun 14 | 842 | -78 | 175 | 20 |
| 30 Mar 14 | 872 | -37 | 182 | 21 |
Quality Earnings: KTOS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KTOS became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KTOS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -35.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: KTOS has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: KTOS has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Aerospace & Defense industry (21.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: KTOS's Return on Equity (1.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/31 22:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |
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| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Michael Lewis | BB&T Capital Markets |
| Yi Hsiao Millward | Benchmark Company |