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KTOS

Kratos Defense Security SolutionsB
Nasdaq / Capital Goods
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Current thesis
Strong Q2 growth, rising bookings, favorable book-to-bill, and higher FY2026 revenue guidance support a constructive medium-term thesis. [#SEC-8K-2026-08-04]
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.2.
What can break
Execution risk remains elevated as bookings must convert into revenue and production capacity.
Momentum
24
Value
39
Sentiment
85
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $55.50 · Bull $63.00 · Bear $49.00Analysis 2026-08-25; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-10 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-25 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-10

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-10. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $102.36
Why
Momentum24 · Δ7d -5.4
Value39 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment85 · Δ7d +6.2
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +6.2.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • Execution risk remains elevated as bookings must convert into revenue and production capacity.
  • Multiple officers and directors reported open-market sales in August 2026. [#SEC-FORM4-2026-08-14]
  • The operating loss, negative free cash flow, elevated R&D and capital investment, working-capital needs, and recent insider selling argue against aggressive conviction.

Catalyst clock

2026-08-04

Q2 results and higher FY2026 revenue guidance

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
24
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
-5.4
Δ21d
-45.8
Value
39
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
+1.0
Sentiment
85
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+6.2
Δ21d
+3.2
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 23.6 / Value 39.4 / Sentiment 84.8

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-25. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$63.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-25 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$55.50
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-25 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$49.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-25 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$11.88B
Beta
1.08
Shares Out
187.72M
P/E (TTM)
737.8
P/S (TTM)
11.82
P/FCF (TTM) · Derived
-86.89
Rev YoY
+30.5%
EPS YoY
+26.1%
Gross Margin
+21.6%
Op Margin
+1.6%
Net Debt
-$414.8M
Current Ratio
5.54
As of 2026-09-10 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data