Kratos Defense & Security Solutions - KTOS Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $22.14
  • Forecasted Upside: 21.73%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$18.19
▲ +0.37 (2.08%)

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Analyst Price Target for KTOS

Analyst Price Target is $22.14
▲ +21.73% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last 3 months. The average price target is $22.14, with a high forecast of $27.00 and a low forecast of $17.00. The average price target represents a 21.73% upside from the last price of $18.19.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 7 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/7/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
2/5/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
5/6/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/4/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
11/2/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
1/31/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
3/31/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
4/30/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/26/2024Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$20.00 ➝ $27.00Low
4/25/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00Low
4/10/2024Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$22.00 ➝ $20.00Low
2/20/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$20.00 ➝ $25.00Low
2/20/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $17.00Low
2/14/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$23.00Low
1/10/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$20.00 ➝ $25.00Low
12/18/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$20.00Low
11/6/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$17.00 ➝ $20.00Low
11/3/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$18.00 ➝ $20.00Low
10/5/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$20.00Low
8/31/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$20.00Low
8/7/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $18.00Low
7/20/2023Raymond JamesInitiated CoverageOutperform$17.00Low
4/10/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy$20.00Low
2/24/2023Canaccord Genuity GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$11.50 ➝ $14.00Low
11/15/2022Noble FinancialLower Target$18.00Low
11/4/2022Canaccord Genuity GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$20.00 ➝ $11.50Low
10/12/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$17.00 ➝ $15.00Low
10/6/2022Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetHold$16.00 ➝ $12.00Low
5/26/2022Truist FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$20.00Low
5/12/2022Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$20.00Medium
2/23/2022Canaccord Genuity GroupLower Target$28.00 ➝ $26.00High
2/23/2022Truist FinancialLower Target$21.00 ➝ $17.00High
1/21/2022Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageBuy$23.00Medium
1/12/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $21.00High
10/21/2021Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$28.00Medium
10/15/2021Truist FinancialLower TargetHold$26.00 ➝ $24.00Low
8/5/2021Alembic Global AdvisorsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$29.00Low
7/26/2021B. RileyUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$28.00 ➝ $32.00Low
5/6/2021Noble FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$30.00High
3/1/2021Alembic Global AdvisorsDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$27.00Medium
2/26/2021Noble FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
2/25/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$29.00High
2/18/2021Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$29.00High
1/11/2021Truist FinancialDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$27.00Low
1/7/2021Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$23.00 ➝ $27.00N/A
1/6/2021B. RileyDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$28.00N/A
12/9/2020Noble FinancialBoost Target$23.00 ➝ $26.00High
9/22/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$20.00High
7/24/2020BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$19.00 ➝ $26.00High
3/18/2020BenchmarkInitiated CoverageBuy$19.00Medium
3/11/2020SunTrust BanksUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
2/26/2020Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$20.00High
2/25/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$24.00 ➝ $20.00High
2/25/2020B. RileyLower TargetBuy$26.00 ➝ $24.00High
2/25/2020Noble FinancialReiterated RatingBuy$23.00High
10/2/2019Noble FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$23.00High
9/25/2019Noble FinancialReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ HoldLow
9/23/2019Robert W. BairdSet TargetBuy$25.00Low
8/16/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$24.00 ➝ $26.00High
6/6/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $24.00Medium
6/5/2019Noble FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$22.35Medium
6/5/2019CitigroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformMedium
5/28/2019Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform$19.00 ➝ $25.00Low
5/24/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$18.00 ➝ $24.00Low
(Data available from 5/1/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.35 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
10/4/2023
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
11/3/2023
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
12/3/2023
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
1/2/2024
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
2/1/2024
  • 41 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
3/2/2024
  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/1/2024
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
5/1/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions logo
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a technology company that addresses the defense, national security, and commercial markets. It operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The company offers ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet-powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles, and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft, and launch systems; command, control, communication, computing, combat, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. The company primarily serves national security-related agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies and classified agencies, international government agencies, and commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $18.19
Low: $17.82
High: $18.45

50 Day Range

MA: $18.03
Low: $17.00
High: $20.18

52 Week Range

Now: $18.19
Low: $12.12
High: $21.60

Volume

893,402 shs

Average Volume

1,315,975 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.73 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last year: Benchmark Co., Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., TheStreet, and Truist Financial Co..
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What is the current price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

7 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $22.14, suggesting a possible upside of 20.3%. Raymond James has the highest price target set, predicting KTOS will reach $27.00 in the next twelve months. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $17.00 for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions currently has 3 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Other companies that are similar to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions include Rocket Lab USA, Kaman, Spirit AeroSystems, Wheels Up Experience and EVE. Learn More about companies similar to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

How do I contact Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' investor relations team?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' physical mailing address is 10680 TREENA STREET SUITE 600, SAN DIEGO CA, 92131. The aerospace company's listed phone number is (512) 238-9840 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is www.kratosdefense.com. Learn More about contacing Kratos Defense & Security Solutions investor relations.