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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/kratos-ktos/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/kratos-ktos/data.json",
 "title": "Kratos Defense (KTOS) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) stock: Industrials, Aerospace & Defense. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)",
 "published": "2026-07-02T09:26:23+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T11:16:30.086+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T14:26:50.623Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "KTOS",
  "name": "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Industrials",
  "industry": "Aerospace & Defense",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.kratosdefense.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 45.62,
  "previousClose": 47.02,
  "change": -1.4,
  "changePercent": -2.98,
  "open": 46.97,
  "high": 47.45,
  "low": 45.31,
  "volume": 3184400,
  "averageVolume": 4122730,
  "marketCap": 8563846937,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 134,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 43.09,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T11:16:30.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 268.35294,
  "eps": 0.17,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 1.113,
  "priceToSales": 5.6188254,
  "priceToBook": 2.4968529,
  "revenueTtm": 1522499968,
  "grossMargin": 0.21817785527462946,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.011469999
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 38.32,
  "macd": -1.78,
  "sma50": 51.6,
  "sma200": 69.78,
  "rsiSignal": "Bearish",
  "trend": "Bearish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Sell",
  "score": 21,
  "consensus": "Sell",
  "fairValue": 45.62,
  "analystTarget": 104,
  "analystCount": 21,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T11:16:30.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 45.62,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.39,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bearish",
  "conservativeEntry": 46.53,
  "aggressiveEntry": 45.62,
  "stopLoss": 49.83,
  "stopLossPercent": 7.08,
  "targets": [
   44.21,
   41.88,
   39.55
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 27.23,
    "base": 51.67,
    "upside90th": 98.08
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 23.65,
    "base": 58.53,
    "upside90th": 144.86
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 21.85,
    "base": 66.3,
    "upside90th": 201.15
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 20.85,
    "base": 75.1,
    "upside90th": 270.53
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 20.3,
    "base": 85.06,
    "upside90th": 356.47
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 20.05,
    "base": 96.35,
    "upside90th": 462.94
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 20.03,
    "base": 109.13,
    "upside90th": 594.65
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 20.18,
    "base": 123.62,
    "upside90th": 757.21
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 20.48,
    "base": 140.02,
    "upside90th": 957.37
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 20.91,
    "base": 158.6,
    "upside90th": 1203.25
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 8,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "KTOS Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$46.97",
    "Day Range": "$45.31 to $47.45",
    "Prev Close": "$47.02",
    "Volume": "3.18M",
    "52-Week Range": "$43.09 to $134.00",
    "Market Cap": "$8.56B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+689%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "KTOS Financial Performance"
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "KTOS Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is currently trading below its key moving averages, with the 50-day SMA at $51.60 and the 200-day SMA at $69.78, indicating a bearish trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 38.32, confirming bearish momentum and suggesting further downside potential. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is also negative at -1.78, reinforcing the bearish sentiment. The current price of $45.62 is well below the 50-day SMA, suggesting it may test lower levels. Resistance is seen at the 50-day SMA of $51.60. Volume on the latest trading day was 3.18 million, which is 22.8% below the average volume, indicating a lack of conviction from buyers at current levels. The stochastic indicator is at 15.46, which is in oversold territory, but the overall technical picture remains bearish due to the price action relative to moving averages and the RSI.",
    "Insiders have sold $147.7 million in stock versus minimal purchases, indicating a strong lack of confidence and potential for further price declines.",
    "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($51.60 and $69.78), with a bearish RSI of 38.32, suggesting continued downside risk.",
    "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported 30.5% revenue growth, outpacing sector averages, with strong forward estimates for both revenue and EPS.",
    "The median analyst price target for KTOS is $104.00, implying a significant upside potential of 128% from the current price.",
    "The base case scenario for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) suggests continued downside pressure given the heavy insider selling and bearish technical indicators, despite strong revenue growth figures. The stock is trading significantly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($51.60 and $69.78), with a bearish RSI, indicating that current price levels may not hold. While analysts have a median price target of $104.00, the overwhelming insider sell-off and weak profitability metrics cast doubt on achieving this target in the near to medium term. Potential catalysts for a change in trajectory would need to involve a significant shift in insider sentiment, a clear break above key resistance levels, or a substantial improvement in profitability. Conversely, continued insider selling, a failure to break above the 50-day SMA, or any negative news regarding defense contracts could exacerbate the bearish outlook. The company's strong revenue growth and positive forward estimates provide a foundation, but these are currently overshadowed by the negative signals from insider activity and technicals."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Given the heavy insider selling from insider transactions, investors should exercise extreme caution and monitor for any changes in insider activity or fundamental performance.",
     "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($51.60 and $69.78), indicating a bearish trend. Consider waiting for a confirmed break above resistance levels before considering a long position.",
     "With a high P/E ratio and negative operating margin, risk management is paramount. Ensure any position sizing reflects the elevated valuation and profitability concerns."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Heavy Insider Selling Pressure",
     "text": "Insiders have sold $147.7 million in stock versus minimal purchases, indicating a strong lack of confidence and potential for further price declines.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Bearish Technical Momentum",
     "text": "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($51.60 and $69.78), with a bearish RSI of 38.32, suggesting continued downside risk.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Revenue Growth and Estimates",
     "text": "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported 30.5% revenue growth, outpacing sector averages, with strong forward estimates for both revenue and EPS.",
     "source": "Company Fundamentals & Analyst Estimates"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "High Analyst Price Target",
     "text": "The median analyst price target for KTOS is $104.00, implying a significant upside potential of 128% from the current price.",
     "source": "Wall Street Summary"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) exhibits a high Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 268.35, significantly above the sector median of 34, suggesting a substantial valuation premium. Its Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio stands at 5.62, also considerably higher than the sector median of 4.0. The company's profitability metrics are weak, with a net profit margin of 2.03% and a negative operating margin of -0.17%, contrasting sharply with the sector median Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.8%. Despite these valuation and profitability concerns, KTOS has demonstrated strong revenue growth of 30.5%, outpacing the sector average of 11.7%. Forward estimates also indicate strong growth, with current year revenue growth projected at 33.00% and next year at 23.00%. The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating a strong balance sheet. However, the high P/E ratio and negative operating margin raise questions about the sustainability of its current valuation, especially when compared to sector averages.",
    "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) reported strong revenue growth of 30.5%, and forward estimates are positive, with current year revenue projected to grow by 33.00%. The company's net profit margin is 2.03%, though its operating margin is negative at -0.17%.",
    "The primary risk for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) stems from the overwhelming insider selling, with $147.7 million in sales versus minimal purchases, signaling a heavy sell signal. Technically, the stock is trading below key moving averages and exhibits bearish momentum, suggesting potential for further price declines. The high P/E ratio of 268.35 and negative operating margin also present significant valuation and profitability risks compared to sector peers."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "8.56B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "268.35"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "0.1700"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "134.00"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "43.09"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Bearish SMA Cross Bearish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Moving averages show a lagging Death Cross (50-day: $51.60, 200-day: $69.78), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bearish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bearish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "38.32"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-1.78"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "51.60"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "69.78"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.36",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.34",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.28",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.21"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "KTOS Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for rally",
    "Higher risk, chasing the move",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (38.3) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$44.21",
    "TARGET 2": "$41.88",
    "TARGET 3": "$39.55",
    "STOP LOSS": "$49.83"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+6.95%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.14%",
    "Average Mar return": "-2.96%",
    "Average Apr return": "-2.13%",
    "Average May return": "+12.95%",
    "Average Jun return": "+0.60%",
    "Average Jul return": "+7.78%",
    "Average Aug return": "+4.39%",
    "Average Sep return": "+0.97%",
    "Average Oct return": "-3.14%",
    "Average Nov return": "+0.95%",
    "Average Dec return": "+4.60%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.39%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in KTOS in September 2016 would be worth about $68,602 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in KTOS today could grow to about $34,766 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $263,755 and a bear case around $4,583. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "KTOS Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $75.10 for KTOS by 2030 in the base case, from $45.62 today (1.6x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $20.85. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on KTOS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using KTOS's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. KTOS is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "KTOS simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$27.23",
        "$51.67",
        "$98.08"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$23.65",
        "$58.53",
        "$145"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$21.85",
        "$66.30",
        "$201"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$20.85",
        "$75.10",
        "$271"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$20.30",
        "$85.06",
        "$356"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$20.05",
        "$96.35",
        "$463"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$20.03",
        "$109",
        "$595"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$20.18",
        "$124",
        "$757"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$20.48",
        "$140",
        "$957"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$20.91",
        "$159",
        "$1,203"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "KTOS Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$250.4K",
    "Sold": "$147.7M",
    "Insiders": "16",
    "Avg Transaction": "$1.1M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in KTOS",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Dec 2, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "DEMARCO ERIC M Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "400.0K",
        "$29.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 14, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DEMARCO ERIC M Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "300.0K",
        "$19.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jan 6, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "DEMARCO ERIC M Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "200.0K",
        "$18.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 22, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "DEMARCO ERIC M Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "200.0K",
        "$16.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 8, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "CARANO BANDEL L Director",
        "Sell",
        "500.0K",
        "$9.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 8, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "DEMARCO ERIC M Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "293.5K",
        "$5.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 1, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "HOGLUND WILLIAM A Director",
        "Sell",
        "75.0K",
        "$5.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 2, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "LUND DEANNA HOM Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "55.0K",
        "$4.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 6, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "LUND DEANNA HOM Chief Financial Officer",
        "Sell",
        "123.2K",
        "$2.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jan 12, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "ROCK STACEY G Officer",
        "Sell",
        "20.6K",
        "$2.4M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Kratos+Defense+%26+Security+Solutions%2C+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stock price is projected to be $75.10 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside projection is $20.85, while the upside projection reaches $270.53. These are statistical outcomes, not guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Currently, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is rated as a Sell with a consensus score of 21. This is driven by heavy insider selling and bearish technical indicators, despite a high median analyst target price of $104.00."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical levels for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?",
   "answer": "Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is trading below its 50-day SMA of $51.60 and its 200-day SMA of $69.78, indicating a bearish trend. The RSI is at 38.32, showing bearish momentum, and the MACD is also negative."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the sentiment from insider transactions for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?",
   "answer": "Insider sentiment for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is heavily bearish, with a heavy insider selling. Insiders have sold $147.7 million worth of stock compared to only $250.4 thousand in purchases, indicating a strong lack of confidence from management."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions compare to its sector averages?",
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