On June 24, 2025, Stifel initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS, Financial) with a "Buy" rating. The announcement, led by analyst Jonathan Siegmann, introduces a price target of $52.00 USD for the company.
This new coverage provides a positive outlook for Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS, Financial), a key player in the defense and security sector. The "Buy" rating suggests that Stifel has confidence in KTOS's potential for growth and investment returns.
This initiation by Stifel marks a significant step for Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS, Financial) as it continues to navigate the competitive landscape of the defense and security industry. Investors may view this as a favorable indicator of KTOS's market position and future performance.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 10 analysts, the average target price for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS, Financial) is $38.10 with a high estimate of $44.00 and a low estimate of $23.00. The average target implies an downside of 7.65% from the current price of $41.26. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 12 brokerage firms, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc's (KTOS, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.2, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS, Financial) in one year is $20.10, suggesting a downside of 51.28% from the current price of $41.255. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (KTOS) Summary page.
