Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Research Coverage Started at UBS Group

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

Several other research firms have also commented on KTOS. JonesTrading initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Monday, January 5th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $99.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, B. Riley Financial raised their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $105.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $93.83.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ KTOS opened at $96.08 on Wednesday. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a 1-year low of $23.90 and a 1-year high of $134.00. The company has a market cap of $16.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 739.13 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 4.30 and a quick ratio of 3.68. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $96.38 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.05.

Insider Activity

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings 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 buying an additional 35,098 shares in the last quarter. Amundi bought a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 1st quarter worth approximately $791,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 64.4% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,315 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 515 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 178.0% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,570 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $108,000 after acquiring an additional 2,286 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 11.7% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 393,614 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $11,686,000 after buying an additional 41,265 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.92% of the company’s stock.

More Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News

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 campus in Indiana—this expands Kratos’ propulsion/energetics capability and supports longer‑term revenue potential. Prometheus Energetics Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos announced expanded roles in hypersonics, satellites and autonomy programs—operational wins in high‑priority defense segments that support multi‑year growth expectations. Kratos Expands Role In Hypersonics
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos won a contract to streamline hypersonic materials development—a technical contract that reinforces its addressable market in hypersonics. Hypersonic Materials Contract
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest figures are effectively zero/ambiguous (likely a reporting/data quirk) and are unlikely to be a material driver of today’s move.
• Negative Sentiment: UBS initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a $79 price target—this published target sits well below recent trading levels and can directly weaken sentiment and trigger selling pressure. UBS Initiates Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Two insiders disclosed sales (SVP Marie Mendoza sold 1,500 shares at ~$88.08; Phillip D. Carrai sold 6,500 shares at ~$90.91). While both still hold large positions, the filings read as near‑term profit taking and likely added to downward pressure. Insider Sale Filings Insider Sale Filings 2

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.