Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (KTOS)
NASDAQ: KTOSIndustrialsMilitary/Government/TechnicalUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
KTOS stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $7.87B
- P/E (TTM)
- 246.71
- Forward P/E
- 38.02
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.17
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 40.93 – 134.00
- Day range
- 40.93 – 43.00
- Volume / Avg
- 6.31M / 3.85M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 187.72M
52-week range
KTOS stock today
On Oct 7, KTOS ended the session at $41.94, shedding $1.77 (4.05%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 68.7% below their 52-week high of $134.00, set on Jan 20, 2026 and 2.5% above the 52-week low of $40.93, near the bottom of the past year's range. KTOS is down 44.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 59.6%.
At 246.7x trailing earnings, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades above the peer-group median of 27.8x. Its forward P/E of 38.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Company profileKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company, provides technology, hardware, products, system, and software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets in the United States, other North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Internationally. The company operates through Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems segments. It offers virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems and hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft and launch systems, command, control, communication, computing, combat, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; and counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Military/Government/Technical
- CEO
- Mr. Eric M. DeMarco
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- Employees
- 4,300
- Website
- kratosdefense.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions generated $1.35 billion in revenue, up 18.5% from fiscal 2024, its 7th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $22.0 million (+35.0% year over year), for a net margin of 1.6% versus a median of -0.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 22.9% (down from 25.3%) and operating margin 1.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.35B | $1.14B | $1.04B | $898.30M | $811.50M |
| Growth | +18.53% | +9.57% | +15.45% | +10.70% | +8.53% |
| Net income | $22.00M | $16.30M | $-8.90M | $-36.90M | $-2.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.13 | $0.11 | $-0.07 | $-0.29 | $-0.02 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (22 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$100.73+140.18%
- Strong buy 4
- Buy 16
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 4, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.02 vs —
KTOS news
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACMAECOM | 58.28 | -3.13% | $7.50B | vs KTOS |
| STNStantec Inc | 66.67 | -1.29% | $7.49B | vs KTOS |
| TTEKTetra Tech Inc. | 32.72 | -1.98% | $8.38B | vs KTOS |
| FLRFluor Corporation | 51.14 | -1.65% | $6.84B | vs KTOS |
| LOARLoar Holdings Inc. | 61.00 | -0.46% | $5.71B | vs KTOS |
| MWHSOLV Energy Inc. Class A | 25.75 | -2.90% | $5.21B | vs KTOS |
| GVAGranite Construction Incorporated | 114.67 | -5.17% | $5.09B | vs KTOS |
| ROADConstruction Partners Inc. Class A | 88.71 | -5.52% | $5.03B | vs KTOS |
Indexes, lists and sector
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock FAQ
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's stock price today?
KTOS last traded at $41.94 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 4.05% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions pay a dividend?
No. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
What is KTOS's P/E ratio?
KTOS trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 246.71 and a forward P/E of 38.02, compared with a median of 27.8 for its closest peers.
Who is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's CEO?
Mr. Eric M. DeMarco is the chief executive officer of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., which has about 4,300 employees.
Has KTOS ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent KTOS stock split was a 1-for-10 split on Sep 11, 2009.
What is the KTOS 52-week high?
The 52-week high for KTOS is $134.00 and the 52-week low is $40.93. The stock is currently 68.7% below its high.