Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Now Covered by Analysts at UBS Group

UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) in a research report report published on Wednesday morning, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage issued a neutral rating and a $79.00 price target on the aerospace company’s stock.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on KTOS. JonesTrading started coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Monday, January 5th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane set a $80.00 price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $112.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $93.83.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Down 3.3%

NASDAQ KTOS traded down $3.51 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $102.16. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,142,575 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,870,898. The stock has a market capitalization of $17.40 billion, a PE ratio of 788.34 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $95.97 and a 200-day moving average price of $83.80. The company has a current ratio of 4.30, a quick ratio of 3.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a 1-year low of $23.90 and a 1-year high of $134.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Deanna H. Lund sold 5,000 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $96.87, for a total transaction of $484,350.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 274,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,637,603.21. This trade represents a 1.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider David M. Carter sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.40, for a total value of $349,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 77,826 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,801,992.40. The trade was a 4.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 922,407 shares of company stock valued at $75,653,893 in the last quarter. 2.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of KTOS. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the third quarter worth about $32,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp boosted its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 7,600.0% during the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 385 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 380 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. acquired a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the third quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Institutional investors own 75.92% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

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

• Positive Sentiment: Prometheus Energetics, a JV that includes Kratos, broke ground on a new solid rocket-motor manufacturing campus in Indiana — this expands Kratos’ vertically integrated supply position for propulsion/energetics, supporting longer‑term revenue & capability expansion. Prometheus Energetics Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos expanded its role in hypersonics, satellites and autonomy programs — operational wins in high-priority defense areas that can drive multi-year revenue growth. Kratos Expands Role In Hypersonics
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos was awarded a contract to streamline hypersonic materials development — a technical/contract win that reinforces the company’s addressable market in hypersonics. Contract to Streamline Hypersonic Material’s Development
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary ahead of earnings points to expected double‑digit revenue growth and capacity expansion across unmanned/defense segments — supports growth thesis entering the Q4 earnings period. Zacks Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data is effectively zero/ambiguous in the filings — appears to be a data/ reporting quirk and is unlikely to be a meaningful immediate driver. Neutral
• Negative Sentiment: UBS initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $79 price target (roughly ~23% below recent levels) — a published target materially below the market can pressure sentiment and trigger short‑term selling. UBS Initiates Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Two insiders disclosed sales (SVP Marie Mendoza sold 1,500 shares; Phillip D. Carrai sold 6,500 shares). While insiders still hold large positions, disclosed sales can be read as near‑term profit taking and may add to downward pressure. Insider Sale Filings Insider Sale Filings 2

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Company Profile

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.