Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna Decreases Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS

Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna lessened its stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) by 19.7% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 38,408 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 9,412 shares during the quarter. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions makes up about 1.1% of Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna’s portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest position. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna’s holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions were worth $2,916,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 7,600.0% during the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 385 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the second quarter worth about $31,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the third quarter worth about $32,000. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 115.4% during the fourth quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 420 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Accredited Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 193.5% during the third quarter. Accredited Wealth Management LLC now owns 408 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.92% of the company’s stock.

Key Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Kratos announced/was highlighted for multiple new defense contract wins spanning rocket motors, missile-defense infrastructure, unmanned aircraft, and secure communications, reinforcing its growth outlook and broader international footprint. Kratos Contract Wins Signal Shift Toward Broader Global Defense Role
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos is being viewed as a beneficiary of a defense-budget proposal and expanding Pentagon spending priorities, which can lift expectations for future orders across drones, hypersonics, and related defense systems. Defense Budget Proposal Fuels Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Stock Surge
• Positive Sentiment: Recent articles emphasized Kratos’ roughly $14.3 billion pipeline and expansion across drones, hypersonics, and satellite systems, suggesting continued revenue opportunities beyond the latest quarter. KTOS Stock Declines 6% in a Month: Opportunity or Warning Sign?
• Neutral Sentiment: Post-earnings coverage noted that investors are still evaluating whether the stock’s recent run is justified by earnings estimates and forward guidance rather than just momentum. Why Is Kratos (KTOS) Up 11.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Deanna Lund sold 5,000 shares in a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 transaction, which can add mild pressure to sentiment even though the sale was planned and relatively small versus her remaining stake. Deanna Lund Sells 5,000 Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Price Performance

KTOS stock opened at $58.52 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $63.68 and a 200-day moving average of $80.56. The company has a current ratio of 5.63, a quick ratio of 5.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a 12 month low of $37.90 and a 12 month high of $134.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 344.24 and a beta of 1.04.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The aerospace company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.03. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a net margin of 2.08% and a return on equity of 2.82%. The company had revenue of $371.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $345.00 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.12 earnings per share. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s revenue was up 22.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. will post 0.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Scott I. Anderson sold 15,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.11, for a total value of $1,336,650.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 51,334 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,574,372.74. This trade represents a 22.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director William A. Hoglund sold 30,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.19, for a total transaction of $2,171,295.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 252,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,975,475. This trade represents a 10.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 183,564 shares of company stock valued at $12,745,304 in the last three months. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on KTOS shares. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $82.00 target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. BTIG Research cut their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $115.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $80.00 target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Sunday, May 10th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $100.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $96.28.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology-driven company that specializes in national security and defense solutions for government and military customers. The firm’s core capabilities span unmanned systems, satellite communications, missile defense, cyber security, and directed-energy weapons. Through its integrated approach, Kratos delivers mission-critical products and services designed to enhance operational readiness and support force modernization initiatives.

In the unmanned systems arena, Kratos develops high-performance aerial platforms used as target drones, low-cost attritable aircraft and experimental stealth demonstrators.