J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. Lowers Stock Holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS

J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. trimmed its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) by 42.9% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 32,541 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 24,454 shares during the period. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions were worth $2,470,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of KTOS. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 22.6% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 190,481 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $5,655,000 after buying an additional 35,098 shares in the last quarter. Amundi purchased a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the first quarter valued at approximately $791,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 64.4% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,315 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 515 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 178.0% in the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 3,570 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $108,000 after buying an additional 2,286 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 11.7% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 393,614 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $11,686,000 after buying an additional 41,265 shares in the last quarter. 75.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Performance

KTOS stock opened at $58.52 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $10.97 billion, a PE ratio of 344.24 and a beta of 1.04. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a one year low of $37.90 and a one year high of $134.00. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $63.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $80.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 5.08 and a current ratio of 5.63.

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

Insider Activity

In other Kratos Defense & Security Solutions news, insider Jonah Adelman sold 31,348 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.06, for a total transaction of $1,788,716.88. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $456,480. This trade represents a 79.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Scott I. Anderson sold 15,000 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.11, for a total transaction of $1,336,650.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 51,334 shares in the company, valued at $4,574,372.74. This trade represents a 22.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 183,564 shares of company stock valued at $12,745,304. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on KTOS. Piper Sandler cut their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $99.00 to $75.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Clear Str raised shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $80.00 price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note on Sunday, May 10th. Canaccord Genuity Group boosted their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $100.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Three equities research 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.28.

Key Stories Impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

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

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.