Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 7.9% in the morning session after its Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system was selected for a significant U.S. Marine Corps contract, coupled with a broader rally among defense stocks.
The following research report analyzes Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) as of January 9, 2026. PredictStreet provides deep-dive research and AI-driven insights into the defense-technology nexus. Introduction Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) is currently the centerpiece of a paradigm shift in global warfare: the transition from high-cost "exquisite" platforms to "attritable [...]
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 [...]
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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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.
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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.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after KeyBanc initiated coverage on the company with an Overweight rating and a $90 price target.
