Rocket Lab may have found a new field for hypergrowth: defending the U.S. from hypersonic missiles.
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KTOS' Defense Rocket Systems revenues jump nearly 46% in Q1 2026 as demand for missiles and propulsion systems grows.
Kratos's Valkyrie didn't participate in the Iran war, so why is Kratos stock being punished now that the war is over?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NasdaqGS:KTOS) disclosed a major expansion of Spartan turbojet engine production to support missile and loitering munition programs. The company is targeting output of 3,000 Spartan engines next year and is increasing supply chain readiness to align with higher demand from U.S. and allied defense customers. This move reflects growing order visibility for high volume propulsion programs that extend beyond Kratos's traditional focus on unmanned aerial...
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after early gains reversed and a midday helicopter incident introduced a new layer of uncertainty across cyclical sectors.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
It's hard to recommend buying Kratos stock at 340 times earnings.
New report shows U.S. expended supplies for key missiles and munitions in the Iran war. The DOD awarded Lockheed Martin, RTX and Kratos contracts.