Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Insider Sells $856,164.20 in Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) insider David Carter sold 8,123 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.40, for a total transaction of $856,164.20. Following the sale, the insider owned 81,816 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,623,406.40. This trade represents a 9.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Performance

KTOS traded up $9.66 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $113.70. The company had a trading volume of 6,049,118 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,478,186. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a 12-month low of $23.90 and a 12-month high of $115.45. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $78.14 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $72.68. The stock has a market cap of $19.20 billion, a PE ratio of 874.68 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 3.68 and a current ratio of 4.30.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The aerospace company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $347.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $323.01 million. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a net margin of 1.56% and a return on equity of 3.14%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s quarterly revenue was up 26.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.11 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. will post 0.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northrop Grumman selected Kratos’ Valkyrie UAS to support the Marine Corps’ Collaborative Combat Aircraft program — a strategic, high‑visibility contract that showcases Kratos’ unmanned systems capability and could drive multi‑year revenue. Northrop Grumman to Rapidly Develop Marine Corps CCA with Kratos’ Valkyrie UAS
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos publicly backed President Trump’s emphasis on reinvestment in defense (over buybacks), aligning the company with potential policy tailwinds and larger defense budgets. Kratos Applauds Focus on Reinvestment to Strengthen Defense Readiness
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst momentum and buy ratings (including a recent Jones Research buy and $150 target cited in coverage) plus institutional buying have amplified bullish investor sentiment. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock (KTOS) Opinions on Recent Price Surge and Analyst Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options activity: elevated call buying indicates speculative bullish positioning that can amplify intraday moves. (No single article link available for the trade alert.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes KTOS has jumped ~35% in a month on contract wins and unmanned system demand but warns weaker ROIC and sector risks complicate optimal entry timing. Kratos Defense Stock Rises 35.3% in a Month: Here’s How to Play
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces (Seeking Alpha / Yahoo) highlight strong revenue growth guidance but reiterate that Kratos remains unprofitable with cash burn and margin pressure — important when weighing valuation. Trump’s ‘Dream Military’ Is A Game Changer For Kratos: My Volatility Playbook
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling: disclosure and data show numerous executive sales over recent months (CEO and other senior officers have sold significant positions), which can concern investors about timing and dilution. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock (KTOS) Opinions on Recent Price Surge and Analyst Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Recent SEC/filing reports show specific large insider sales (e.g., CEO sale in the millions), reinforcing near‑term selling pressure risk. Insider Selling: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) CEO Sells $17,306,585.72 in Stock

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KTOS. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Whittier Trust Co. purchased a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 193.5% in the 3rd quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 408 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CI Investments Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 142.7% in the 3rd quarter. CI Investments Inc. now owns 432 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 254 shares in the last quarter. 75.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $85.00 price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. KeyCorp assumed coverage on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Thursday, December 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $90.00 price objective on the stock. B. Riley increased their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $105.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $70.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, September 26th. Finally, BTIG Research boosted their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $80.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $84.47.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology-driven company that specializes in national security and defense solutions for government and military customers. The firm’s core capabilities span unmanned systems, satellite communications, missile defense, cyber security, and directed-energy weapons. Through its integrated approach, Kratos delivers mission-critical products and services designed to enhance operational readiness and support force modernization initiatives.

In the unmanned systems arena, Kratos develops high-performance aerial platforms used as target drones, low-cost attritable aircraft and experimental stealth demonstrators.