Ticker: KTOS

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Aerospace / Defense Industrials Aerospace & Defense

Price 46.99

Reco Sell Potential 26 Risk 75 Updated 2026-09-10

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Forecast impact

negative

Target +122.5% target fill 44.9%

Reaction D5 +0.25% · D10 +7.68% market trust

Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-09-12

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Description

Company and Business Model

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for national security and defense. Its core products include unmanned systems, satellite communications, and cybersecurity services. The company operates primarily in the defense sector, focusing on areas such as drone technology and missile defense systems. Major revenue sources stem from government contracts and defense-related projects, reflecting its position as a key player in the industrials sector.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is more aligned with balanced investors, given its focus on defense technology and stable government contracts. The company exhibits moderate growth potential while facing significant risks associated with the defense industry. Investors may find it suitable for a diversified portfolio, balancing growth and stability.

Category: Aerospace / Defense Sector: Industrials Industry: Aerospace & Defense Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Small Cap Experience: Basic

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-06

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 0.17
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: 23.7%
EPS surprise: 51.3%
20d volatility: 2.5%

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-08-21	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk overshadow recent revenue growth.
2026-08-15	Buy	Hold	Strong recent performance, but mixed long-term momentum.
2026-08-13	Hold	Buy	Strong revenue growth and positive EPS surprise signal momentum.
2026-08-06	Sell	Hold	Strong recent performance, but high volatility persists.
2026-07-09	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk overshadow potential growth.
2026-07-02	Sell	Hold	Recent volatility raises concerns despite positive EPS surprise.
2026-06-09	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk overshadow potential upside.
2026-06-01	Sell	Hold	Mixed performance; high risk with uncertain momentum.
2026-05-24	Hold	Sell	Weak momentum and high risk overshadow recent performance.
2026-05-08	—	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-05-08	Hold	Hold	Компания демонстрирует значительное снижение котировок за последние месяцы, что указывает на нестабильность. Отрицательная динамика выручки и высокая волатильность также увеличивают риски для инвесторов.
2026-03-29	Sell	Hold	Компания демонстрирует значительное снижение цен на акции за последние месяцы, что указывает на возможные проблемы в бизнесе. Негативные показатели выручки и высокая волатильность также увеличивают риск инвестиций.
2026-03-22	Buy	Sell	Компания демонстрирует нестабильные финансовые показатели и снижение цен на акции в краткосрочной перспективе, что указывает на высокие риски. Однако, положительный сюрприз по прибыли и небольшой рост за 60 дней могут св
2026-03-18	Hold	Buy	Компания демонстрирует сильный рост за последние 60 дней и положительный сюрприз по прибыли, что указывает на хорошие перспективы. Однако, небольшое снижение выручки в квартальном выражении может вызывать некоторые опасе
2026-01-30	Buy	Hold	Компания демонстрирует значительный рост за последние 120 дней, однако недавние колебания цен и отсутствие данных по EPS и дивидендам создают неопределенность. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до получения более ясной карт
2026-01-25	Hold	Buy	Компания демонстрирует значительный рост за последние 120 дней, что указывает на сильный потенциал. Однако высокая волатильность и отсутствие данных по EPS и дивидендам создают определенные риски.
2026-01-23	Buy	Hold	Компания показала значительный рост за последние 120 дней, однако недавние падения на рынке могут указывать на волатильность. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до более ясных сигналов о восстановлении.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-08-13	Truist Financial	Target Lowered	135 → 104	62.99
2026-08-06	BTIG	Target Raised	100 → 104	55.34
2026-08-06	Stifel Nicolaus	Target Lowered	— → 115	55.34
2026-08-05	Canaccord Genuity	Target Raised	— → 135	55.33
2026-08-05	Jefferies	Update	— → 105	51.87
2026-08-05	Piper Sandler	Update	— → 75	51.87
2026-08-04	Cantor Fitzgerald	Target Lowered	115 → 100	49.21
2026-07-27	B.Riley Financial	Update	— → 128	47.35
2026-07-14	Goldman Sachs	Target Lowered	100 → 89	46.96
2026-06-30	Wedbush	Update	— → 85	49.86
2026-05-10	Jefferies	Target Lowered	85 → 80	57.89
2026-05-07	RBC Capital	Target Lowered	100 → 80	59.42
2026-05-07	UBS	Target Lowered	95 → 82	58.99
2026-05-07	BTIG	Target Lowered	115 → 100	58.53
2026-05-07	Canaccord Genuity	Target Raised	125 → 130	61.52
2026-02-24	Cantor Fitzgerald	Update	— → 115	90.031
2026-02-24	BTIG	Target Raised	95 → 115	94.31
2026-02-24	Canaccord Genuity	Target Raised	120 → 125	94.31
2026-02-18	UBS	Update	— → 79	91.97
2026-01-28	KeyBanc	Target Raised	90 → 130	118.06

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