Kratos continues raking in defense contracts, but its stock comes at a very high price. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS 4.37%) stock enjoyed a second straight day of gains Wednesday as the stock rose 5.5% through 2:55 p.m. ET -- significantly better than yesterday's 1.2% increase. And yet, it was news yesterday that drove the gains. Kratos lands a defense contract Specifically, news that the U.S. Air Force has awarded Kratos a $79.9 million contract to produce 60 BQM167A "target aircraft systems" ...

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Kratos Turbine Technologies has successfully completed a ground test campaign of a Cost-Optimized, Limited-Life Turbofan Engine. The engine testing was managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Turbine Engine Division (AFRL/RQT) under the Attritable Cost Optimized Limited Life Eng ...

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) recently announced that its unit, Technical Directions, Inc. ("TDI"), now offers four classes of its low-cost, high-performance turbojet engines ranging from 30 to 200 pounds of thrust with immediate availability. The TDI-J45 30 lb thrust, TDI-J5 75 lb thrust, TDI-J7 100 lb thrust and TDI-J85 200 lb thrust are the four classes of TDI's turbojet engines that are currently offered. The turbojet engines are suitable for deployment in cruise missiles, loitering m ...

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Kratos (KTOS) . Shares have added about 10.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Kratos due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Kratos Defense Q2 Earnings Top, Revenues Rise Y/Y Krato ...

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) , with a strong backlog, rising earnings estimates and low debt, offers a great investment opportunity in the Zacks Aerospace sector. Let's focus on the factors that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company a strong investment pick at the moment. KTOS' Growth Projections & Surprise History The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KTOS' 2024 earnings per share (EPS) has increased 20.5% to 47 cents in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kratos Defense's tot ...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, recently welcomed U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) to Kratos Turbine Technologies in Jupiter, Florida, to showcase their expertise in propulsion. KTT is one of the fastest growing divisions within Kratos. The organic business growth is driven by a strong demand for KTT products and services including defense engines, commercial en ...

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) stock was last seen down 1.1% to trade at $22.52, cooling off from the three-year peak of $23.18 it notched earlier. The security sports a 47.5% year-todate lead, with long-term support from its 200-day moving average containing multiple pullbacks this year. The even better news is that KTOS' peak comes amid low implied volatility (IV) -- a combination that usually precedes tailwinds. There were four times in the past five years when the stock was tradin ...