Sage Investment Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 14,012 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,064,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Florida Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 23.2% during the 4th quarter. Florida Financial Advisors LLC now owns 18,746 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,421,000 after purchasing an additional 3,530 shares during the last quarter. Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 4th quarter worth approximately $218,000. Waterloo Capital L.P. increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 17.2% during the 4th quarter. Waterloo Capital L.P. now owns 24,526 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,862,000 after purchasing an additional 3,602 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 11.7% during the 4th quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 39,784 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,020,000 after purchasing an additional 4,153 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rockline Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 15.3% during the 4th quarter. Rockline Wealth Management LLC now owns 66,805 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $5,071,000 after purchasing an additional 8,885 shares during the last quarter. 75.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Performance
NASDAQ:KTOS opened at $64.13 on Monday. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a 12-month low of $35.88 and a 12-month high of $134.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 377.24 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 5.63 and a quick ratio of 5.08. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $65.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of $81.06.
Insider Buying and Selling at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
In other Kratos Defense & Security Solutions news, insider Jonah Adelman sold 31,348 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $57.06, for a total transaction of $1,788,716.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $456,480. The trade was a 79.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Phillip D. Carrai sold 6,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.07, for a total value of $578,955.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 234,292 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $20,868,388.44. This trade represents a 2.70% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 188,630 shares of company stock worth $13,301,792. 1.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Trending Headlines about Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Here are the key news stories impacting Kratos Defense & Security Solutions this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Reports that the U.S. government may fund or take equity stakes in domestic drone makers have raised hopes that Kratos could benefit from stronger demand, policy support, and a more favorable growth outlook. Kratos And US Drone Funding Talks Could Reshape Growth And Risk Profile
- Positive Sentiment: Heavy call-option buying suggests traders are positioning for additional upside tied to the drone-sector funding theme. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NASDAQ:KTOS)
- Neutral Sentiment: Several insiders recently sold shares, including director Bobbi Doorenbos and executives Steven S. Fendley and Jonah Adelman. While the sales can pressure sentiment, at least one was made under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan and does not necessarily indicate a change in fundamentals. Jonah Adelman insider sale details
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
KTOS has been the topic of several analyst reports. BTIG Research dropped their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $115.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup restated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Clear Str upgraded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $80.00 target price on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Sunday, May 10th. Finally, Truist Financial upgraded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $96.28.
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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.
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