Kratos Defense & Security Solutions director Scot Jarvis sold 5,000 shares on January 15 in a single transaction valued at approximately $600,900. Following the sale, his direct holdings declined by 4.53%, leaving him with 105,417 shares worth $12.67 million. The sale was disclosed in an SEC filing and marks the largest insider disposition reported by the company this quarter.

In its latest quarterly report released November 4, Kratos reported earnings per share of $0.14, beating consensus estimates of $0.12, and generated revenue of $347.6 million versus forecasts of $323.0 million. Revenue grew by 26.0% year-over-year, while net margin came in at 1.56% and return on equity was 3.14%. Analysts project full-year EPS of $0.31, reflecting continued top-line momentum driven by unmanned systems and hypersonics contracts.

Twenty-two analysts currently cover Kratos, with sixteen issuing buy ratings, five hold ratings and one strong-buy rating, resulting in a consensus Moderate Buy recommendation. On the institutional front, Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake by 22.6% to 190,481 shares in the first quarter, Amundi initiated a new position valued at $791,000, NewEdge Advisors grew its holding by 64.4%, and several other funds adjusted positions amid growing defense budget expectations.