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Kratos (KTOS) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

By Max Juang | July 17, 2025, 1:20 PM

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What Happened?

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company, along with partner Intelsat, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN). This technological milestone involved combining Kratos's OpenSpace® software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat's space and ground network, proving that satellite technology can seamlessly extend terrestrial 5G networks. The successful test validates the potential to deliver widespread 5G broadband services, reaching markets currently unserved by traditional networks. This achievement positions Kratos as a key player in the integration of satellite and 5G communications.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Kratos’s shares are very volatile and have had 27 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 6 days ago when the stock gained 10.8% on the news that an analyst at Benchmark raised their price target on the company's stock. The investment firm Benchmark boosted its price target on Kratos to $50.00 from $48.00, while maintaining a "buy" rating on the shares. This move signals growing confidence from Wall Street in the defense contractor's future performance. 

Kratos specializes in advanced technologies, including unmanned systems, satellite communications, and cybersecurity. The company has recently been in the spotlight for its work in hypersonic weapons testing and its role in supporting U.S. Space Force programs. The positive analyst action suggests that Kratos' strategic initiatives and recent contract wins are being recognized as key drivers for future growth.

Kratos is up 119% since the beginning of the year, and at $57.73 per share, has set a new 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Kratos’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,617.

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