Insider Selling: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) SVP Sells $97,391.81 in Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) SVP Marie Mendoza sold 1,513 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.37, for a total transaction of $97,391.81. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 61,976 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,989,395.12. This trade represents a 2.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Marie Mendoza also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, June 15th, Marie Mendoza sold 1,500 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $57.93, for a total transaction of $86,895.00.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock traded down $1.43 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $60.56. 2,841,062 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,455,079. The company has a market cap of $11.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 356.24 and a beta of 1.08. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $52.71 and its 200 day simple moving average is $67.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 4.99 and a current ratio of 5.54. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a 52 week low of $43.09 and a 52 week high of $134.00.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The aerospace company reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $458.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $410.36 million. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a net margin of 2.03% and a return on equity of 3.07%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.11 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. will post 0.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp grew its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 7,600.0% in the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 385 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp grew its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 115.4% in the 4th quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 420 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Vision Retirement LLC increased its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 288.2% in the 1st quarter. Vision Retirement LLC now owns 427 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 317 shares during the period. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the 4th quarter worth approximately $37,000. 75.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. BTIG Research raised their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $100.00 to $104.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Clear Str upgraded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $100.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $105.00 price objective on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.47.

Key Stories Impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kratos received multi-million-dollar orders for GAIA 100 5.5-meter and 6.1-meter tri-band ground-station systems through its newly acquired Orbit business. The orders indicate growing demand for S/X/Ka-band satellite communications and tracking capabilities. Kratos Receives Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for GAIA 100 Tri-Band Ground Station Systems Through Newly Acquired Orbit
• Positive Sentiment: A recent analysis highlighted Kratos’ strong second quarter: revenue increased 30.5% year over year to $458.8 million, EPS exceeded expectations, and organic growth reached 19.1%. Defense rocket support, turbine technology and microwave products were particularly strong, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Kratos: A Production Powerhouse That No Longer Feels Speculative
• Positive Sentiment: A USMC Valkyrie unmanned aircraft successfully demonstrated electronic-warfare capabilities and beyond-line-of-sight command and control during testing. The milestone reinforces Kratos’ position in collaborative combat aircraft and advanced unmanned systems. USMC Valkyrie Demonstrates Beyond-Line-Of-Sight Command and Control in Flight at U.S. Navy Test Range
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary comparing Kratos with Nokia described KTOS as a higher-growth defense investment focused on unmanned aerial systems and hypersonics, while Nokia offers greater stability and free-cash-flow generation. The comparison provides context but no new company-specific catalyst. Kratos Defense vs. Nokia: Is Defense or Telecom a Better Stock Buy in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling was reported as a source of pressure, potentially raising concerns about near-term sentiment even though the company continues to announce new business wins. Kratos Trading Down Following Insider Selling
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts remain concerned that KTOS is priced for substantial long-term growth. With a high earnings multiple and relatively modest profitability, the stock may be vulnerable if margin expansion or growth falls short of investor expectations. Kratos: A Cautious Buy At The Inflection Point, Hinged On Margin Improvement

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.