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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$74.46 USD

74.46
3,688,907

+2.50 (3.47%)

Updated Apr 8, 2026 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $74.24 -0.22 (-0.30%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.93%
2Buy18.12%
3Hold10.10%
4Sell5.65%
5Strong Sell2.94%
S&P50011.36%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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F Value C Growth C Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 38% (150 out of 243)

Industry: Aerospace - Defense Equipment

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Zacks News

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Is KTOS Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After a 150% One-Year Surge?

by Tanvi Sarawagi

Kratos Defense stock soars 150% in a year as drone demand, new defense contracts and Airbus collaboration boost growth outlook despite cost pressures.

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Draganfly Stock Surges 147.6% in a Year: Time to Hold or Book Profits?

by Tanvi Sarawagi

DPRO stock surges 147.6% in a year as defense demand, drone innovation, and military deals fuel growth, but valuation and timing may give investors pause.

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Top Drone Tech Stocks to Keep an Eye on for Strong Returns

by Vaishali Doshi

UMAC, DPRO and KTOS are some stocks in the drone technology space that are worthy of investment consideration.

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How Is Kratos Defense Expanding Its C5ISR Business for Growth?

by Adarsh Jaiswal

KTOS expands its C5ISR segment with advanced communication, satellite systems and scalable tech to tap rising demand in defense and space markets.

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AeroVironment vs. Kratos Defense: Which Drone Defense Stock Is Better?

by Adarsh Jaiswal

KTOS and AVAV scale unmanned systems and technologies as drone warfare demand rises, drawing fresh investor focus on both defense stocks.

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Can Kratos Defense's Propulsion Systems Business Drive Growth?

by Adarsh Jaiswal

KTOS scales its propulsion systems business, targeting rising demand for compact, cost-efficient engines in drones, missiles and next-generation defense platforms.

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Why Is Kratos (KTOS) Down 14.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

by Zacks Equity Research

Kratos (KTOS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Can Axon Sustain EBITDA Margin Momentum Amid Cost Pressures?

by Zacks Equity Research

Axon Enterprise posts 36% EBITDA growth with margin expansion, but rising costs test sustainability as it targets steady margins in 2026.

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Can AeroVironment's Tactical UAS Portfolio Drive Revenue Growth?

by Adarsh Jaiswal

AVAV expands its tactical UAS portfolio and upgrades drive demand, positioning the company to tap rising defense needs and boost long-term revenue growth.

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KTOS vs. ESLT: Which Defense Tech Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

by Tanvi Sarawagi

Kratos Defense and Elbit Systems ride on rising demand for unmanned tech, contracts, and defense upgrades as global tensions fuel next-gen military investments.