KTOS Stock and Options Trade Setup — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Nasdaq · Unmanned Systems & Hypersonic Defense · Moderate options liquidity · Mid cap · ~$5.8B
Kratos is positioned at the leading edge of the Department of Defense's pivot toward affordable, attritable unmanned systems — a transformation driven by Ukraine war lessons, China threat assessments, and the reality that peer-state conflict cannot be sustained with $250M manned fighters alone. The UTAP-22 target drone and the stealthy XQ-58 Valkyrie platform are specifically designed for the "mass matters" doctrine now driving defense procurement. Hypersonic test range services and scramjet test vehicles support the U.S. and allied hypersonic development programs — a congressionally-mandated priority with multi-year funded programs. Microwave electronics (radar, electronic warfare, jamming) is a high-barrier business with classified customers. Revenue growth has been accelerating as drone and hypersonic program awards convert from R&D into production contracts.
Score History & Signal Changelog
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Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move KTOS against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Government procurement delays are endemic — program award timing is unpredictable
- 2.Contract-specific concentration risk — loss of a major UTAP or hypersonic contract would impact revenue materially
- 3.Non-GAAP adjusted earnings are significantly higher than GAAP; accounting interpretation creates risk
KTOS Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is KTOS a good options trade today?+
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 74/100, ranking it top 25%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is KTOS's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
KTOS's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 67%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past KTOS trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for KTOS?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the KTOS setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh KTOS's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If KTOS drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for KTOS?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to KTOS: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is KTOS outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. KTOS currently scores 74.
How does KTOS compare to other Unmanned Systems & Hypersonic Defense setups?+
KTOS's sector rank and percentile against other Unmanned Systems & Hypersonic Defense tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Unmanned Systems & Hypersonic Defense Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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