Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)
65.84
-2.67 (-3.90%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Sep 2nd, 3:18 AM EDT
Detailed Quote
Previous Close
68.51
Open
68.49
Bid
65.80
Ask
66.66
Day's Range
65.64 - 68.49
52 Week Range
20.83 - 72.70
Volume
2,395,843
Market Cap
8.16B
PE Ratio (TTM)
658.40
EPS (TTM)
0.1
Dividend & Yield
N/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume
3,723,797
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About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a technology company that provides innovative solutions and systems for defense, security, and communications. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced unmanned systems, satellite communications, and missile defense technologies. Their offerings include both hardware and software solutions that support military and governmental operations, enhancing the capabilities of modern defense forces. Kratos is also involved in areas such as cybersecurity and training systems, aiming to deliver cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of national security and defense strategies. Read More
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The U.S. drone market production is reaching new highs as well as revenues increasing, driven by growing demand across commercial sectors like agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure, as well as government and military needs. Favorable regulations, sustained R&D investment, and initiatives like a recent executive order to speed up domestic production are all contributing to higher market revenues and continued growth projected for the coming decade. A report from Fortune Business Insights said that: “The global commercial drone market growth was valued at USD 13.86 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 17.34 billion in 2025 to USD 65.25 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 20.8% during the forecast period. North America dominated the commercial drone market with a market share of 31.31% in 2024. Moreover, the commercial drone market size in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 14.55 billion by 2030, driven by an increasing demand for commercial drones from media, agriculture, delivery, inspection industry in the country.” Active companies in the markets this week include: Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO), Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR).
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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 4.4% in the morning session after several Wall Street firms raised their price targets and one initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating, citing a strong quarterly performance and positive future outlook. The wave of positive analyst ratings follows the company's strong second-quarter earnings report, where it beat Wall Street's expectations with a profit of $0.11 per share on revenue of $351.5 million. Kratos also boosted its revenue guidance for the full year. This optimism is further supported by news that its XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft is poised to become a program of record with the U.S. Marine Corps, signaling potential future orders. In response to these developments, B. Riley raised its price target to $72, Noble Capital increased its target to $75, and Canaccord Genuity initiated its coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $74 price target.
Aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 17.1% year on year to $351.5 million. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $320 million was less impressive, coming in 1.5% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.11 per share was 17.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
