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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) said Tuesday it was awarded a contract valued at over $20 million to supply mobile satellite communication gateways for a defense customer in Asia.The turnkey system includes a shelter containing baseband platforms and advanced monitoring software, the firm said.Price: $50.20, Change: $-0.78, Percent Change: -1.53%
Phillip D Carrai, President, Space, Training & Cyber Division, on August 17, 2026, sold 26,500 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $1,676,077. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Carrai has control over a total of 228,728 common shares of the company, with 182,084 shares held directly and 46,644 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000150940926000010/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Eric M Demarco, Director, President & Chief Executive Officer, on August 14, 2026, sold 300,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $19,300,305. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Demarco has control over a total of 824,668 common shares of the company, with 63,036 shares held directly and 761,632 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000108244026000005/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) and other key drone stocks rose in Friday trading after the White House announced new tariffs on certain drones and drone components, Citrini Research said.According to the White House Thursday, 100% tariff is imposed on drones weighing more than 25 kilograms and those with thermal imaging capabilities, while 25% is imposed on smaller drones and components, with lower rates of 10% to 15% on imports from some US allies.The US is "rapidly moving to shore up domestic drone capabilities," Citrini said. "The admin wants the whole supply chain built at home."This could benefit companies like Unusual Machines (UMAC), which makes National Defense Authorization Act-compliant motors, batteries, and airframes that could help US buyers avoid the new tariffs, the report said.Unusual Machines climbed 26.4%, Kratos was up 2.5%, Red Cat (RCAT) rose 9.3%, and AeroVironment (AVAV) added 1.7% in Friday trading.Price: $64.34, Change: $+1.54, Percent Change: +2.46%
Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS) said Thursday it won a US Army contract to develop an advanced seeker for the Javelin close combat missile system.The company will build a new infrared guidance component to replace outdated technology while increasing the weapon's effectiveness, according to a statement.The work will take place at a facility in Birmingham, Alabama, with evaluations planned for government locations, Kratos said.Shares of the company were up over 5% in Thursday trading.Price: $58.19, Change: $+2.85, Percent Change: +5.15%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $106.86, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Steven S. Fendley, President, US Division, on July 27, 2026, sold 7,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $329,910. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Fendley has control over a total of 295,120 common shares of the company, with 295,120 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000169543426000010/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has received a sole-source contract valued at about $36 million for a new air defense missile system, the company said Thursday.The company said work will be performed at a secure facility with no further program details disclosed.Shares of Kratos were up more than 3% in recent premarket activity Thursday.Price: $54.85, Change: $+1.81, Percent Change: +3.41%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $106.86, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has an average rating of Buy and mean price target of $109.05, according to analysts polled by FactSet.
Steven S. Fendley, President, US Division, on June 08, 2026, sold 35,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $2,038,204. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Fendley has control over a total of 309,087 common shares of the company, with 309,087 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000169543426000008/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Stacey G Rock, President, Kratos Turbine Technologies Division, on May 28, 2026, sold 4,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $261,872. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Rock has control over a total of 13,896 common shares of the company, with 13,896 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000134201726000007/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Jonah Adelman, President, Microwave Electronics Division, on May 26, 2026, sold 31,348 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $1,788,626. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Adelman has control over a total of 8,000 common shares of the company, with 8,000 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000146981826000003/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Phillip D Carrai, President, Space, Training and Cybersecurity Division, on May 15, 2026, sold 6,500 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $338,847. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Carrai has control over a total of 268,194 common shares of the company, with 221,550 shares held directly and 46,644 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000150940926000007/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' (KTOS) revenue outlook remains the "most important" factor for investor sentiment on the stock after the company reported first-quarter results ahead of expectations, RBC Capital Markets said in a note emailed Thursday.The brokerage said the 2026 guidance raise largely reflects the Orbit Technologies acquisition. RBC also pointed to growth across Kratos' unmanned systems, defense rocket systems, turbine technologies and microwave products businesses.RBC said Kratos raised its 2026 forecast reflecting "strengthacross its portfolio, as well as the confidence in the timing of defense contracts and outlays." The firm added that management remains confident in the company's hypersonics revenue ramp and Valkyrie production expansion.RBC maintained its outperform rating and lowered price target to $80 from $100, citing "lower investor confidence in medium-term defense spending."Price: $58.29, Change: $-3.23, Percent Change: -5.26%
Deanna H Lund, Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on May 01, 2026, sold 5,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $310,479. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Lund has control over a total of 295,200 common shares of the company, with 295,200 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000109471826000006/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
Steven S. Fendley, President, US Division, on April 27, 2026, sold 7,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $431,451. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Fendley has control over a total of 351,039 common shares of the company, with 351,039 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000169543426000006/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
David M Carter, President of DRSS Division, on April 08, 2026, sold 4,000 shares in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) for $296,625. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Carter has control over a total of 78,051 common shares of the company, with 78,051 shares held directly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069258/000150941226000005/xslF345X05/primary_doc.xml
