KTOS - NASDAQ
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
$58.43
-7.6%Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a government contractor of the U.S. Department of Defense. The company operates through two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, space and satellite communications, training and cybersecurity/ warfare, C5ISR/ modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial systems, and unmanned ground and seaborne systems. It serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extension—monitor closely.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Cash flow concerns: Despite profitability, the company is burning cash. Review working capital management, CapEx levels, and sustainability of current operations.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
KTOS • NASDAQ
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
22M | 16.3M | -8.9M | -36.9M | -1.6M | 79.4M | 12.5M | -3.5M | -42.7M | -60.5M | 19.8M | -78M | -37.2M | -112.9M | -24.7M | 14.6M | 7.2M | -111.1M | -40.8M | -57.9M | |
59.3M | 51.9M | 44.7M | 41.7M | 34.7M | 34M | 36.1M | 17.9M | 22.5M | 22.8M | 25.5M | 39.1M | 53.4M | 58M | 48M | 12.9M | 2.2M | 7.5M | 4.3M | 7M | |
8.1M | 4.4M | 2.5M | 0.0 | -400K | -78.2M | 0.0 | -400K | -10.2M | 4.7M | -17.8M | 2.3M | -400K | -2.5M | -100K | -14.4M | 881K | -2M | 700K | 13.7M | |
0.0 | 29.8M | 25.3M | 26.3M | 25.8M | 21M | 11M | 7.2M | 7.8M | 5.1M | 6.1M | 3.8M | 7.4M | 6.6M | 3.3M | 1.9M | 1.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
36.5M | 700K | 12.8M | 26.4M | -1.6M | 3.8M | -1.4M | 10.4M | 43.7M | 13.4M | -46.2M | 41.3M | 5.9M | 101M | 2.2M | 4.4M | -3M | 109.9M | 8.8M | 32M | |
(0.0) | (5M) | (6.5M) | (0.0) | (2M) | (2.5M) | (0.0) | (1.5M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (8.8M) | (1.2M) | (200K) | (2.7M) | (1.5M) | (900K) | (300K) | (1.3M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-168M | -53.4M | -11.2M | -83.2M | -26.1M | -13.4M | -28.2M | -13.5M | -48.1M | 2.1M | -17.1M | -2.4M | -7.8M | 3.4M | -26M | 8.9M | -2.7M | -14.9M | 13.3M | -3.9M | |
-42.1M | 49.7M | 65.2M | -25.7M | 30.8M | 46.6M | 30M | 18.1M | -27M | -12.4M | -29.7M | 6.1M | 21.3M | 53.6M | 2.7M | 28.3M | 6.2M | -5.8M | -900K | 4M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-95.3M | -58.2M | -52.4M | -45.4M | -46.5M | -35.9M | -26.3M | -22.6M | -26.5M | -9.2M | -11.3M | -14.2M | -16.6M | -16.6M | -7.5M | -2.3M | -1.6M | -900K | -900K | -7.1M | |
(12M) | -11.5M | (300K) | -132.2M | -12.3M | -51.5M | -17.7M | -2.9M | (700K) | -5.1M | (900K) | -2.6M | (2.2M) | -149.1M | -391.1M | -206.8M | -7.1M | -1.2M | -72.8M | -59.1M | |
-5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -200K | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 300K | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 8.3M | 200K | 6.7M | 100K | 300K | 66M | 700K | 400K | 5.6M | -400K | 1.7M | 600K | 3M | -100K | 7.2M | -400K | 56.7M | 8.7M | |
-88.3M | -69.7M | -43.8M | -177.4M | -52.1M | -87.3M | -43.7M | (40.5M) | -25.8M | -13.9M | -5.7M | -17.2M | -12.7M | -165.1M | -395.6M | -209.2M | -1.5M | -2.4M | -17M | -57.5M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
565.8M | 330.7M | 6.5M | -12.5M | 5.9M | 240.4M | -900K | -1.1M | 269.1M | 76.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 97M | 50.2M | 24.7M | 17.5M | 200K | 88.5M | 400K | |
-186.8M | -43.9M | -33.5M | -53.7M | -6.1M | 3.9M | -500K | -800K | -149.8M | -15.1M | -217M | -13M | -1M | -2.2M | 423M | 167.3M | -26.7M | 2.6M | 24.1M | 50.7M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -12.5M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -900K | -1.1M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -10.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-18.3M | -9.2M | -3.7M | 2.9M | -9.1M | 3.4M | 4.9M | 2.5M | -5.9M | 2M | 2.3M | 3.3M | -1M | -3.9M | -20.8M | -10.1M | 100K | 0.0 | -91.5M | -1.1M | |
360.7M | 277.6M | -30.7M | -63.3M | -9.3M | 247.7M | 3.5M | 1.7M | 113.4M | 63.1M | -214.7M | -9.7M | -2M | 90.9M | 452.4M | 181.9M | -1.5M | 2.8M | 21.1M | 51.2M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
1M | -1.1M | 800K | -1.7M | -1.5M | 1.9M | -200K | -500K | 500K | -300K | -200K | -200K | 100K | 0.0 | -500K | -100K | 3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
231.3M | 256.5M | -8.5M | -268.1M | -32.1M | 208.9M | -10.4M | 52.1M | 60.5M | 40.6M | -5M | -21M | 6.7M | -20.6M | 59M | 900K | 3.2M | -5.4M | 3.2M | -2.3M | |
329.3M | 72.8M | 81.3M | 349.4M | 381.5M | 172.6M | 183M | 130.9M | 69.1M | 28.5M | 33.5M | 55.7M | 49M | 69.6M | 10.8M | 9.9M | 2.7M | 8.6M | 5.4M | 7.7M | |
560.6M | 329.3M | 72.8M | 81.3M | 349.4M | 381.5M | 172.6M | 183M | 129.6M | 69.1M | 28.5M | 34.7M | 55.7M | 49M | 69.8M | 10.8M | 5.9M | 3.2M | 8.6M | 5.4M | |
-137.4M | -8.5M | 12.8M | -71.1M | -15.7M | 10.7M | 3.7M | -4.5M | -53.5M | -21.6M | -41M | -8.1M | 4.7M | 37M | -4.8M | 26M | 4.6M | -6.7M | -1.8M | -3.1M |
SEC Filings
KTOS - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 06, 2026 | March 29, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | April 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 25, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 06, 2026 | March 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 02, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 23, 2026 | December 28, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 23, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 07, 2025 | November 04, 2025 | 2025 |
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