Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Stock Forecast
KTOS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.67 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $98.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +143.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.15
- 52-week range
- $39.33 – $130.72
KTOS analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KTOS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KTOS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.23 | $0.14 | +43.4% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.81 | $0.71 | $0.90 | $0.55 | +48.1% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.11 | $0.81 | $1.70 | $0.81 | +36.7% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KTOS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $470.1M | $447.0M | $489.3M | +35.2% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.79B | $1.74B | $1.84B | +33.3% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.22B | $2.03B | $2.46B | +23.8% | 21 |
KTOS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KTOS revenue: reported and forecast
KTOS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | −1.9% | 4 up · 7 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.78 | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.81 | +4.9% | 11 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.09 | $1.11 | $1.10 | $1.11 | $1.11 | +2.1% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KTOS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KTOS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from KTOS
24 analysts cover Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $98.33, 143.3% above the latest close of $40.42. Analysts expect earnings of $0.81 per share for 2026, +48.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.11 per share on revenue of $2.2 billion. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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KTOS forecast FAQ
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is $98.33, 143.3% above the latest close of $40.42.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, 17 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.81 per share for 2026 (range $0.71 to $0.90); for 2027 the estimate is $1.11.
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.8 billion, growth of 33.3%; for 2027 it is $2.2 billion.
When does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions report earnings?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.15.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions usually beat earnings estimates?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.