Rhumbline Advisers Grows Stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. $KTOS

Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) by 40.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 534,307 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 153,351 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers owned 0.32% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions worth $48,820,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Whittier Trust Co. bought a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the third quarter worth approximately $51,000. Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the second quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. purchased a new stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 75.92% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on KTOS shares. 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 research report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $112.00 to $134.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $99.00 price target on the stock. Finally, BTIG Research boosted their price objective on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from $80.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $95.28.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha initiated coverage with a bullish thesis highlighting Kratos’ role in U.S. defense industrial rebuilding and growth areas like unmanned systems and attrition‑driven defense spending — a narrative that can support higher valuation and investor interest. Kratos Defense: A $134 Story In The Age Of Attrition
• Positive Sentiment: Kratos expanded a commercial application — a partnership with Champion Tire & Wheel to extend automated truck platooning for the NASCAR 2026 season — showing revenue diversification and commercial validation of its autonomy technologies. Kratos and Champion Tire & Wheel Expand Automated Truck Platooning for NASCAR 2026 Season
• Positive Sentiment: Recent Wall Street support and institutional flows appear constructive: multiple buy/overweight analyst ratings and elevated price targets (median ~$125) plus reported institutional adds (e.g., BlackRock increasing shares) bolster investor confidence. Earnings release / Quiver summary (includes analyst & institutional notes)
• Neutral Sentiment: Kratos scheduled its Q4 and FY2025 earnings release and conference call for Feb. 23 (post‑market) — a near‑term catalyst that can drive volatility either way depending on results and guidance. Earnings Conference Call Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces are debating market support for KTOS (mixed takeaways); these narratives can amplify moves but don’t change fundamentals immediately. Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc Gaining or Losing Market Support?
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent short‑interest reports in feeds show anomalous/zero and NaN values — data appears inconsistent and likely unreliable; unclear near‑term impact until corrected reporting.
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling activity has been reported (many executives selling shares, no purchases shown), which can create perception of selling pressure or governance concerns for some investors. Quiver report with insider trading details

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:KTOS opened at $89.06 on Friday. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has a 52 week low of $23.90 and a 52 week high of $134.00. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $94.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $82.73. The company has a market cap of $15.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 685.13 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a quick ratio of 3.68, a current ratio of 4.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Phillip D. Carrai sold 6,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $123.30, for a total transaction of $801,450.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 219,741 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,094,065.30. This represents a 2.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Deanna H. Lund sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $96.87, for a total transaction of $484,350.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 274,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,637,603.21. This trade represents a 1.79% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 921,815 shares of company stock valued at $75,465,021. Corporate insiders own 2.37% of the company’s stock.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Company Profile

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.