Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Price Target Lowered to $75.00 at Piper Sandler

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) had its price target decreased by Piper Sandler from $99.00 to $75.00 in a research note published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. Piper Sandler currently has a neutral rating on the aerospace company’s stock.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group raised Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $85.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, April 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $93.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. B. Riley Financial boosted their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $105.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Citizens Jmp upped their target price on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $112.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.67.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Down 7.3%

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock opened at $57.00 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $10.68 billion, a PE ratio of 335.29 and a beta of 1.06. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a 12-month low of $32.85 and a 12-month high of $134.00. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $76.46 and its 200 day moving average is $84.41. The company has a quick ratio of 3.46, a current ratio of 4.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The aerospace company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.03. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a net margin of 2.08% and a return on equity of 3.33%. The business had revenue of $371.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $345.00 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.12 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 22.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will post 0.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Scott I. Anderson sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.11, for a total transaction of $1,336,650.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 51,334 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,574,372.74. This trade represents a 22.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director William A. Hoglund sold 30,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.19, for a total transaction of $2,171,295.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 252,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,975,475. This trade represents a 10.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 169,027 shares of company stock valued at $13,522,040. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp boosted its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 7,600.0% in the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 385 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Vision Retirement LLC boosted its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 288.2% in the first quarter. Vision Retirement LLC now owns 427 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.92% of the company’s stock.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and upgraded FY26 outlook — Kratos reported Q1 revenue of $371.0M (+22.6%), adjusted EPS $0.16, strong book-to-bill (1.6x) and raised fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $1.70B–$1.76B and adjusted EBITDA to $170M–$176M, signalling accelerating demand and improved profitability. Kratos Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Growth roadmap: Valkyrie production and revenue targets — management projects FY26 revenue ~$1.7B and plans to scale Valkyrie drone production to roughly 40 units annually by early 2028, supporting longer-term top-line expansion. Kratos projects $1.7B-$1.760B 2026 revenue
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst target moves — BNP Paribas Exane bumped its price target to $85 but kept a neutral rating, highlighting divided analyst views on valuation vs. growth. BNP Paribas Exane raises PT to $85
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler trimmed its target to $75 while maintaining neutral — another calibration of expectations rather than an outright downgrade. Piper Sandler lowers PT to $75
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — Kratos’ CFO sold roughly $310,500 of stock, which can sap investor confidence even if routine. Insider Selling: CFO Sells $310,500
• Negative Sentiment: Cash-burn concerns — commentary and coverage flagged that Kratos is still investing heavily and “burns cash” despite growth, a risk for a high multiple stock. Why Kratos Stock Just Dropped
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term guidance nuance — while FY guidance was raised, Q2 revenue guidance ($400M–$410M) was about in-line-to-slightly-below consensus, which some sources flagged as “less impressive” and may temper short-term sentiment. Q1 beats but Q2 guide muted
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target trims despite buy ratings — BTIG reduced its target (from $115 to $100) even while keeping a buy, reflecting recalibrated upside. BTIG lowers PT to $100

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.