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KTOS today

$36.69-$0.03 (-0.08%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minAscending Triangle

5 minStrong Bearish

Daily trend turns up above $44.11

Key levels

Resistance$44.11

Resistance$39.00

Support$36.37

Support$31.57

Latest news & SEC filings

NewsKratos Defense finishes requirements check for U.S. Space Force effort

AnalystBarclays keeps Overweight rating on Kratos Defense, cuts price target to $80

DealKratos Defense and Seagate Space sign multi-year Gateway launch platform pact

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About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a technology and hardware company that sells to military, government security, and commercial buyers. It runs two segments: Kratos Government Solutions, covering microwave electronics, space and satellite systems, training, C5ISR, turbine technologies, and rocket support; and Unmanned Systems, covering aerial, ground, and seaborne drones plus command and control. Offerings include jet-powered target and tactical drones, hypersonic vehicles, solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and virtual training tools. Buyers include U.S. armed services, NASA, DARPA, intelligence agencies, allied governments, and prime contractors.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026.

Nasdaq · Industrials

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS)

$36.69-0.03 (-0.08%)
WATCHLISTGrade: B+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
35.4537.5239.5841.6536.69Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High37.50
Low36.34
Open37.32
Volume4.14M
Avg Vol4.65M
VWAP36.86
30d High43.71
30d Low33.39
30d Chg-14.32%

What Is the Price Target for KTOS?

SEPT Low Target

$46.00

SEPT Mid Target

$76.00

SEPT High Target

$120.00

Analyst Consensus

$76.00

Current: $36.65Upside: +107.4%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is KTOS a Buy or Sell Right Now?

74
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 18.5% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is KTOS Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$62.65

39

Moat Score

NONE

4/9

Piotroski Score

8.1

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with KTOS?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 20 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

LOW

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Lund Deanna Hdirector officerSale7,000$280KOct 26, 2026
Carrai Phillip DofficerSale800$31KOct 15, 2026
Carrai Phillip DofficerSale4,097$163KOct 15, 2026
Carrai Phillip DofficerSale1,603$65KOct 15, 2026
Lund Deanna Hdirector officerSale4,100$199KSep 21, 2026
Lund Deanna Hdirector officerSale2,900$142KSep 21, 2026
Jarvis Scot BdirectorSale10,000$635KAug 18, 2026
Mendoza MarieofficerSale1,513$97KAug 17, 2026
Mendoza MarieofficerSale1,013$52KJul 15, 2026
Carrai Phillip DofficerSale3,900$194KJul 15, 2026

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KTOS Growth Story

Revenue YoY

18.5%

3yr Revenue CAGR

14.4%

EPS Growth YoY

18.18%

FCF Growth YoY

-1516.5%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:53:33$36.571,500$$55KBUY
21:50:35$36.571,000$$37KSELL
21:49:34$36.601,000$$37KBUY
21:49:02$36.651,000$$37KBUY
21:46:50$36.701,000$$37KSELL

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Options Flow for KTOS

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$45Nov 209$$151SWEEP
CALL$45Nov 209$$151SWEEP
CALL$45Nov 209$$28519SWEEP
CALL$45Nov 209$$151SWEEP
CALL$45Nov 209$$151SWEEP

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KTOS — frequently asked questions

What is KTOS stock price today?

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS) is at $36.69, down 0.08% (-$0.03) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is KTOS stock moving today?

Latest KTOS news — Nov 11, 2026: Kratos Defense finishes requirements check for U.S. Space Force effort · Nov 10, 2026: Barclays keeps Overweight rating on Kratos Defense, cuts price target to $80

What is the KTOS price target?

The average analyst price target for KTOS is $76.00, ranging from $46 to $120, based on 22 analysts. Latest: Barclays maintains on Nov 10, 2026.

What do analysts rate KTOS?

Analyst ratings for KTOS: 3 Buy, 31 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did KTOS beat earnings?

KTOS last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $0.24 vs $0.20 expected — a beat of 20.0%.

What is KTOS's P/E ratio?

KTOS trades at a P/E of 314.1 vs a Industrials average of 25.5.

Does KTOS pay a dividend?

KTOS does not currently pay a dividend.

What are KTOS support and resistance levels?

Support: $36.37, $31.57, $28.37. Resistance: $39.00, $44.11, $46.92.

What are insiders doing with KTOS?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 20 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on KTOS?

Nov 11, 2026: Kratos Defense finishes requirements check for U.S. Space Force effort · Nov 10, 2026: Barclays keeps Overweight rating on Kratos Defense, cuts price target to $80 · Nov 10, 2026: Kratos Defense and Seagate Space sign multi-year Gateway launch platform pact