What is Noble Financial’s Estimate for KTOS Q1 Earnings?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) – Analysts at Noble Financial reduced their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 26th. Noble Financial analyst J. Gomes now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $0.09 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.10. Noble Financial currently has a “Outperform” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ current full-year earnings is $0.31 per share. Noble Financial also issued estimates for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.10 EPS.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 23rd. The aerospace company reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $345.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $327.51 million. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions had a return on equity of 3.34% and a net margin of 1.63%.Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’s revenue was up 21.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.13 earnings per share.

KTOS has been the subject of several other reports. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $99.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group initiated coverage on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $79.00 price target for the company. Truist Financial set a $135.00 price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Friday, January 9th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $112.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, B. Riley Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $105.00 to $128.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $98.28.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Price Performance

Shares of KTOS stock opened at $92.14 on Friday. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a twelve month low of $24.80 and a twelve month high of $134.00. The company has a current ratio of 4.06, a quick ratio of 3.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $97.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $84.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 708.82 and a beta of 1.09.

Insider Activity at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

In other Kratos Defense & Security Solutions news, insider Steven S. Fendley sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.57, for a total value of $647,990.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 334,648 shares in the company, valued at $30,978,365.36. This trade represents a 2.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider David M. Carter sold 4,000 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.40, for a total transaction of $349,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 77,826 shares in the company, valued at $6,801,992.40. This represents a 4.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 888,907 shares of company stock valued at $73,312,173 over the last three months. Company insiders own 2.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its stake in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 29.6% during the second quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 5,086,494 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $236,268,000 after acquiring an additional 1,162,577 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,446,230 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $337,565,000 after purchasing an additional 148,622 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley boosted its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 3,311,095 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $251,345,000 after purchasing an additional 124,607 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 29.5% during the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,068,863 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $280,402,000 after purchasing an additional 698,778 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,046,194 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $278,331,000 after purchasing an additional 209,189 shares in the last quarter. 75.92% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kratos won a $61.1 million Navy contract modification for full‑rate production of 70 BQM‑177A subsonic aerial targets — a firm near‑term revenue award that supports backlog and production runway. Kratos Navy Contract
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the Space Development Agency’s Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI) with successful multi‑partner integration — a milestone that de‑risks future program deliveries and supports space/ground revenue visibility. AFCGI CDR
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG raised its price target on KTOS to $115, reflecting increased analyst confidence after recent wins — supportive for sentiment and a potential catalyst for buyers. BTIG Price Target Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Kratos reported a Q4 beat (revenue +21.9% YoY, EPS above estimates) and showed backlog growth — fundamentals that underpin medium‑term growth but were already partly reflected in recent analyst coverage. Q4 Results & Backlog
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary remains mixed: bullish takes on unmanned/space positioning coexist with caution on valuation and execution timing, so analyst and institutional flows will likely drive medium‑term moves. Market Commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Kratos priced an underwritten public offering of 14,285,714 shares at $84.00 (net proceeds ≈ $1.173B), with a 30‑day option for an additional 2,142,857 shares — a large primary raise that increases share count and creates short‑term selling/dilution pressure. All shares are being sold by Kratos. Offering Priced
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned of Q1 softness and continues to invest in ramping production/inventory, which pressures near‑term cash flow and was cited previously as a reason for share weakness. Guidance / Cash Burn Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling (Steven S. Fendley sold 7,000 shares) and persistent valuation concerns (very high forward multiples) add to potential near‑term volatility and profit‑taking risk. SEC Filing: Insider Sale

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.