Rating Change
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a rating of Overweight on October 09, 2026.
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Barclays Initiates Coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) with Overweight
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) with a rating of Overweight on October 09, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) · new coverage
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight
- Price at event
- $42.36
- Market capitalization
- $13.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays initiated Overweight coverage on Kratos Defense (KTOS) on October 9, 2026, as the stock trades at $42.36 with a $13.3B market cap.
Market Context
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $42.36 with a market capitalization of $13.3B. The stock has declined 55.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 10 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Guggenheim | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View KTOS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for KTOS?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the KTOS forecast page.