Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) are trading higher Friday after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping policy change to fast-track drone production and deployment.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 10.8% in the afternoon session after 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.
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Drone stocks are taking off after hours Thursday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to fast-track drone manufacturing and deployment.
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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
fell 5.9% in the morning session after the company announced the pricing of a public stock offering expected to raise approximately $484 million. The defense technology company priced about 13 million shares at $38.50 each, a discount to its previous closing price.
