Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)


Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a San Diego, California-based technology company focused on defense, national security, and selected commercial markets. Founded in 1994 and previously known as Wireless Facilities, Inc., the company changed its name in August 1999. Kratos operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. Its portfolio includes virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, command-and-control and tracking software, unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles, rocket and propulsion systems, and microwave electronic products used in missile, radar, space, satellite, and missile defense applications. The company also develops counter-unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy systems, communications technologies, and virtual and augmented reality training tools. Kratos serves U.S. national security agencies, the Department of Defense, intelligence and classified agencies, international government customers, and domestic and international commercial clients.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-KTOS
$34.31
-29.3% Downside
Overvalued
$109.33
125.2% Upside
Bargain
Fair
0.0%
July 30, 2026
308.8x
2.7x
6.4x
8.606 B
7.799 B
2.1%
98.5%
9.1
-452.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$34.31

Estimated downside of 29.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$30.72

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$1.74

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$37.90

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$109.33

Analysts imply upside of 125.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.415 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.738 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

81.2 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

175.8 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

3

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-1.88

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

9.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

-452.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 13 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 13
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$34.31
Estimated downside 29.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 29.3%
Analyst Target
$109.33
Implied upside 125.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is $34.31. This implies an estimated downside of 29.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 29.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is $109.33. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 125.2%.

The current financial health read for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is 308.8x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is 8.606 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is 7.799 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is NASDAQ-KTOS, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ-KTOS) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is 2.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is 98.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.