Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)
104.04
+0.00 (0.00%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Jan 9th, 8:58 AM EST
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Previous Close
104.04
Open
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Bid
107.05
Ask
107.30
Day's Range
N/A - N/A
52 Week Range
23.90 - 112.57
Volume
108,564
Market Cap
12.90B
PE Ratio (TTM)
800.31
EPS (TTM)
0.1
Dividend & Yield
N/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume
2,648,284
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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
On January 8, 2026, the U.S. stock market witnessed a stark divergence in investor sentiment, marking what analysts are calling the "Great Decompression." The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) surged 270.03 points, or 0.55%, to close at 49,266.11, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite
The global financial markets witnessed a historic rally in the defense sector on January 8, 2026, as investors aggressively bought into major aerospace and defense contractors. This surge follows the White House's unveiling of a staggering $1.5 trillion military budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027—a move that would
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 17.2% in the morning session after the U.S. government proposed a monumental $1.5 trillion defense budget and the company was selected for a key U.S. Marine Corps contract.
On January 8, 2026, the global defense landscape shifted as the U.S. government announced a monumental $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal, an unprecedented figure aimed at accelerating military modernization and countering emerging peer-level threats. At the epicenter of this financial surge sits Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS). Once a mid-tier niche player, Kratos [...]
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, today expressed strong support for President Trump’s announcement of policies that prioritize reinvestment in national defense capabilities over stock buybacks by defense contractors.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, today announced that Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) was competitively awarded the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This award combines Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed capabilities and autonomous leadership with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system to work alongside crewed fighters to provide air dominance in high-threat environments.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 13.2% in the afternoon session after Jones Research initiated coverage of the defense company with a buy rating and a $150 price target.
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leader in defense, national security and global markets, announced today that it has recently received approximately $30 million in Air Defense and C5ISR system national-security-related, military-grade custom hardware production contracts. Kratos is an industry leader in the development, engineering, design, and large-scale production of military-grade hardware and integrated systems for missile, radar, counter-UAS, hypersonic, directed energy, satellite communication, and other complex systems. Work performed under the recent contract awards will be performed in secure Kratos manufacturing facilities.
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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
fell 3% in the afternoon session after its President and CEO, Eric DeMarco, sold a significant amount of stock, totaling approximately $16.1 million. According to regulatory filings, DeMarco sold 200,000 shares of the company on December 22nd. The sale was made at an average price of about $80.53 per share. This transaction reduced the CEO's direct ownership in the company by more than 20%. Large stock sales by top executives can sometimes concern investors as it may suggest insider belief that the stock is fully valued.
Kratos Zeus SRMs Are Specifically Designed for Affordable, Rapid, Full-Rate Production, to Enable National Security Customers to Fly More Often, Faster and Farther, Using Fewer Stages, at a Substantially Reduced Cost
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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 6.7% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as an analyst at KeyBanc initiated coverage on the company with an overweight rating and a $90 price target.
