It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Kratos (KTOS). Shares have added about 17.9% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Kratos due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -20.46% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Kratos has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with an F. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of F on the value side, putting it in the lowest quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Kratos has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Kratos belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry. Another stock from the same industry, Spirit Aerosystems (SPR), has gained 3.4% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Spirit Aerosystems reported revenues of $1.52 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -10.6%. EPS of -$4.25 for the same period compares with -$3.93 a year ago.
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