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NASDAQ:KTOS News 22 June 2025 - 24 January 2026

Kratos Defense stock tumbles after Piper Sandler goes neutral — what KTOS investors watch next week

Kratos Defense stock tumbles after Piper Sandler goes neutral — what KTOS investors watch next week

Kratos Defense shares fell 3% Friday to $110.39, extending a 15.6% slide since January 16. Piper Sandler initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $99 target, citing stretched valuation. ARK Invest sold more shares this week. The stock’s earlier surge followed a key drone partnership win with Northrop Grumman for the Marine Corps.
24 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.
18 January 2026
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Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense shares jumped 9.3% Friday to $113.70, capping a 43% rally since Jan. 2 after Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget. The company confirmed it does not pay dividends or buy back stock, backing reinvestment. Northrop, using Kratos’ Valkyrie airframe, secured a $231.5 million contract to develop unmanned Marine Corps aircraft. Kratos reports earnings Feb. 25.
11 January 2026
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AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment shares rose 4.9% to $362.02 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027 and signed an order tying contractor payouts to weapons delivery. Parry Labs announced a partnership with AeroVironment on the Army’s new P550 drone. The FCC granted exemptions for some AeroVironment drone imports through 2026. The stock traded near its 52-week high.
9 January 2026
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Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

Kratos Defense shares jumped 6% to $110.31 after Northrop Grumman was tapped for a $231.5 million U.S. Marine Corps drone contract pairing its tech with Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie. The deal comes as President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget and ordered limits on payouts by major contractors. Northrop and Lockheed Martin also rose. Kratos next reports earnings Feb. 25.
9 January 2026
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Kratos (KTOS) stock jumps as Marine Corps drone award puts Valkyrie back in focus

Kratos (KTOS) stock jumps as Marine Corps drone award puts Valkyrie back in focus

Kratos Defense shares surged 17.3% to $107.30 Thursday after news of a $231.5 million Marine Corps contract pairing its Valkyrie drone with Northrop Grumman systems. The award uses an Other Transaction Agreement for 24 months of development. Northrop rose 4.9%, L3Harris 6.2%, and AeroVironment 9.3%. CEO Eric DeMarco sold 200,000 shares earlier in the week under a pre-set plan.
8 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Space and Defense Stocks Jump as Trump Pitches $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, Despite Buyback Crackdown

Lockheed Martin rose 7.2% and Northrop Grumman 7.5% in early premarket Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. The gains followed steep losses Wednesday after Trump ordered a crackdown on dividends and buybacks at underperforming contractors. RTX climbed 4.9% and Kratos Defense 7.1%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Pentagon guidance on the new rules.
8 January 2026
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Kratos Defense Stock (NASDAQ: KTOS) Slides on Insider Sale as Zeus Hypersonic Motor Order Signals Scale-Up — News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025

Kratos Defense Stock (NASDAQ: KTOS) Slides on Insider Sale as Zeus Hypersonic Motor Order Signals Scale-Up — News, Forecasts, and Analysis for Dec. 24, 2025

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) ended the Dec. 24, 2025 session lower, with trading dominated by a very Wall Street combo platter: a big insider sale headline hitting the tape while the company’s hypersonics story keeps accelerating. KTOS closed at $79.97, down 2.83% on the day, after trading between roughly $79.28 and $81.94. StockAnalysis So what moved the stock on Christmas Eve, and what do analysts actually expect next? KTOS stock price action on Dec. 24, 2025: a down day, lighter volume Kratos shares finished the session at $79.97, down from $82.30 the prior close. StockAnalysis Volume
24 December 2025
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Kratos Defense (KTOS) Soars 300% on Drone Boom – Is the Rally Sustainable?

Kratos Defense (KTOS) Soars 300% on Drone Boom – Is the Rally Sustainable?

1. Company Background and Overview of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a U.S. technology company serving the defense and national security market. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in San Diego, Kratos specializes in mission-critical systems for military and government agenciesinvesting.com. The company operates through two main segments – Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) and Unmanned Systems (US) – offering a wide array of products and services. These include satellite ground communication systems, jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missile and radar system solutions, advanced propulsion systems for missiles/spacecraft, cyber security and training platforms, and
5 November 2025
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Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Top 100 Robotics and Drone Companies Shaping the Future of Automation (2025)

Amazon Robotics (formerly Kiva Systems) operates over 500,000 mobile robots in its fulfillment centers to power rapid order fulfillment. DJI remains the world’s largest drone manufacturer, commanding over 70% of the global market with flagship Phantom and Mavic series. SoftBank Robotics’ Pepper humanoid, launched in 2014, was the world’s first full-scale consumer-facing humanoid robot and became an iconic retail assistant. Intuitive Surgical dominates robotic surgery with the da Vinci system, boasting more than 7,500 installed robots worldwide and over 10 million surgeries performed. Zipline operates autonomous fixed-wing medical delivery drones with more than 500,000 deliveries and flight ranges up to
22 June 2025
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Stock Market Today

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

7 February 2026
Linde plc shares fell 2.5% to $448.24 Friday after reporting Q4 sales up 6% to $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.20. The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS to $17.40–$17.90, below analyst consensus. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets. Linde repurchased $1.4 billion in shares in Q4 and returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in 2025.
GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
GE Vernova shares jumped 5.6% to $779.35 Friday as Wall Street rallied and the company reported 1.1 GW of U.S. wind repower orders for 2025. The company also closed its $5.3 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake and completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Citi stock jumps 6% as consent-order exit talk builds — what to watch next week

Citi stock jumps 6% as consent-order exit talk builds — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Citigroup shares rose 6% to $122.69 at Friday’s close after a Reuters report said executives are more optimistic about completing key consent orders this year. Citi also announced a $2.3 billion preferred stock redemption and a matching program for employee “Trump Accounts.” Investors await next week’s U.S. economic data and Citi conference appearances.
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