Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Insider Phillip Carrai Sells 26,500 Shares of Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) insider Phillip Carrai sold 26,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.25, for a total transaction of $1,676,125.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 182,084 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,516,813. This represents a 12.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Down 2.3%

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock traded down $1.43 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $60.56. The company had a trading volume of 2,841,062 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,455,079. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $43.09 and a fifty-two week high of $134.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 5.54 and a quick ratio of 4.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 356.24 and a beta of 1.08. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $52.71 and its 200-day moving average is $67.52.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

KTOS has been the subject of several recent research reports. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their price target on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $82.00 target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from a “hold (c)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $100.00 to $89.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $75.00 price objective for the company 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.47.

Key Headlines 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

Institutional Trading of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of KTOS. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 22.6% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 190,481 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $5,655,000 after acquiring an additional 35,098 shares during the last quarter. Amundi acquired a new stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the first quarter valued at about $791,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 64.4% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,315 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 515 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 178.0% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,570 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $108,000 after purchasing an additional 2,286 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 11.7% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 393,614 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $11,686,000 after purchasing an additional 41,265 shares during the period. 75.92% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.