Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)
51.12
+0.00 (0.00%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Jul 16th, 4:21 AM EDT
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51.12
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Market Cap
6.34B
PE Ratio (TTM)
393.23
EPS (TTM)
0.1
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About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a technology company that provides innovative solutions and systems for defense, security, and communications. The company specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced unmanned systems, satellite communications, and missile defense technologies. Their offerings include both hardware and software solutions that support military and governmental operations, enhancing the capabilities of modern defense forces. Kratos is also involved in areas such as cybersecurity and training systems, aiming to deliver cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of national security and defense strategies. Read More
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) are trading higher Friday after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping policy change to fast-track drone production and deployment.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 10.8% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Benchmark raised their price target on the company's stock. The investment firm Benchmark boosted its price target on Kratos to $50.00 from $48.00, while maintaining a "buy" rating on the shares. This move signals growing confidence from Wall Street in the defense contractor's future performance. Kratos specializes in advanced technologies, including unmanned systems, satellite communications, and cybersecurity. The company has recently been in the spotlight for its work in hypersonic weapons testing and its role in supporting U.S. Space Force programs. The positive analyst action suggests that Kratos' strategic initiatives and recent contract wins are being recognized as key drivers for future growth.
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SAN DIEGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (“Kratos”) (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Commercial Markets, today announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of Kratos common stock, raising $575,000,000 in gross proceeds, at a public offering price of $38.50 per share, for a total of 14,935,065 shares of common stock, which includes the exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares. Net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and related fees, are approximately $556 million.
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