Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. · Industrials · Defense
As of 2026-06-26, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a 3-month relative strength percentile of 8 within the TickerStance CS+ADRC universe (~5,000 tickers). Its Power rating (absolute 1–99) is 39. The current market Stance is 47 (Neutral). Sector: Industrials, ranked 2 of 11. Average daily range 6.7%, relative volume 5.84×. TickerStance reports observed regime conditions across the full CS+ADRC universe; band assignment reflects current breadth, momentum, and macro inputs computed at the daily close. Percentile ranks run from 1 (weakest) to 99 (strongest) relative to all universe members on the same date.
Diluted EPS, last 8 quarters. Positive EPS uses YoY change.
Relative strength across horizons plus the leadership score.
Accumulation rating, relative volume, U/D ratio, breakout-day proof.
8 is not yet a leadership-grade RS read, Market Stance is 47
YoY sales growth, last 8 quarters. Sales must back the earnings story.
TTM operating margin. Expansion = real operating leverage.
YoY common shares outstanding. Down = buyback tailwind. Up > 2% = dilution flag.
Reported figures from SEC filings. No analyst estimates or forward guidance.
Daily range, ATR, beta, and the math for a 1-ADR stop.
KTOS is in a stage 4 downtrend, week 4. Extended from base. VCP detected: inconclusive. Distance from 50d / 200d: -19.6% / -40.7%.
Weak relative strength and quiet attention. Little to read here either way.
Measures how unusual this name’s public attention is against its own 90-day history — a surprise reading, not a ranking of how watched it is versus other stocks. Intel, not a signal.
News
KTOS is held by 12 ETFs as of Mar 2026. Top owner: IJH at 0.41% weight, $431M notional. Top 3 carry $1.2B.
Top 10 by value, from SEC N-PORT-P filings dated Mar 2026.
| ETF | Weight | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IJHiShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 0.41% | $431M |
| VTIVanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.02% | $414M |
| IWMiShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.43% | $312M |
| VBVanguard Small Cap ETF | 0.18% | $300M |
| VBKVanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.43% | $168M |
| XARState Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 2.63% | $152M |
| ITAiShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 1.10% | $148M |
| VXFVanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.18% | $145M |
| IWOiShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.86% | $104M |
| MDYState Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | 0.41% | $98M |
Showing 10 of 12 ETF owners.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KTOS Jan avg: 14.15% median: 18.72% win: 75% σ: 22.88% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Feb avg: -4.76% median: -4.30% win: 50% σ: 16.16% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Mar avg: 0.41% median: 3.66% win: 75% σ: 13.29% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Apr avg: -5.13% median: -4.30% win: 20% σ: 12.86% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS May avg: 5.96% median: 1.86% win: 80% σ: 10.26% n: 5 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Jun avg: 5.84% median: 2.69% win: 50% σ: 15.23% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 (current) | KTOS Jul avg: 11.98% median: 8.94% win: 100% σ: 10.36% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Aug avg: 1.93% median: 4.20% win: 75% σ: 10.73% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Sep avg: 3.68% median: -2.54% win: 50% σ: 24.88% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Oct avg: 4.81% median: 4.11% win: 50% σ: 7.72% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Nov avg: 0.22% median: -1.18% win: 50% σ: 17.90% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 | KTOS Dec avg: 3.01% median: 3.13% win: 50% σ: 5.28% n: 4 2022-04-12 → 2026-05-29 |