The stock of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) has gone up by 1.65% for the week, with a 6.78% rise in the past month and a 46.89% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.67%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are 2.62% for KTOS. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 8.71% for KTOS’s stock, with a 36.88% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: KTOS) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: KTOS) is above average at 306.81x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 1.00.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for KTOS is 149.83M, and currently, short sellers hold a 6.20% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of KTOS on June 03, 2025 was 2.84M shares.
KTOS) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: KTOS) has surged by 1.87 when compared to previous closing price of 38.04, but the company has seen a 1.65% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2025-06-03 that SAN DIEGO, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced a formal teaming agreement to advance propulsion technologies for the next generation of affordable unmanned aerial systems and Collaborative Combat Aircraft-type (CCA-type) aircraft. Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, said, “Kratos’ strategically important Teaming Agreement with GE Aerospace continues to rapidly advance and expand, with the GEK family of engines targeting certain of the most important, mission critical and highest priority needs and requirements of United States National Security.
Analysts’ Opinion of KTOS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for KTOS stocks, with B. Riley Securities repeating the rating for KTOS by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for KTOS in the upcoming period, according to B. Riley Securities is $35 based on the research report published on January 13, 2025 of the current year 2025.
B. Riley Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see KTOS reach a price target of $26, previously predicting the price at $24. The rating they have provided for KTOS stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on October 30th, 2024.
KTOS Trading at 15.38% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought KTOS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -1.05% of loss for the given period.
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Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at KTOS starting from DEANNA H LUND, who proposed sale 6,567 shares at the price of $37.75 back on Jun 02 ’25. After this action, DEANNA H LUND now owns shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, valued at $247,927 using the latest closing price.
STACEY ROCK, the Officer of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc, proposed sale 4,000 shares at $37.74 during a trade that took place back on Jun 02 ’25, which means that STACEY ROCK is holding shares at $150,976 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for KTOS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.02 for the present operating margin
- 0.25 for the gross margin
The net margin for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc stands at 0.02. The total capital return value is set at 0.02. Equity return is now at value 1.45, with 1.00 for asset returns.
Based on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.07 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.18.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 96.4 million with net debt to EBITDA at -2.77. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.99. The receivables turnover for the company is 3.2for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.58. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.84.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) has experienced a better performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
