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Investing.com - Stifel raised its price target on Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ:KTOS) to $54.00 from $52.00 while maintaining a Buy rating following the company’s recent $500 million equity raise.
The defense contractor completed the significant capital raise last week, which Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann noted provides "optionality" for the company’s future investments and operations.
Stifel expects more details about the planned use of the newly raised funds during Kratos’s upcoming second-quarter earnings call, with the firm reaffirming its Buy recommendation on the stock.
One highlighted area of investment is Prometheus, Kratos’s solid rocket motor joint venture with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which was established earlier this year as a 50/50 partnership between the companies.
Stifel believes the prospects for this partnership were enhanced by the "impressive effectiveness" of Rafael’s Iron Dome system during the Iran conflict last month, with expectations that Prometheus will become "a significant earnings contributor in the future."
In other recent news, Kratos Defense & Security announced a $500 million equity offering, which is expected to support investments and capital expenditures related to national security programs and strategic acquisitions. Truist Securities raised its price target for Kratos Defense & Security to $52.00 from $38.00, maintaining a Buy rating, following the company’s announcement of a 15 million share offering. The funds from this offering are anticipated to support new capital projects, potentially adding over $150 million in revenue in the coming years. Stifel also raised its price target for Kratos to $54.00, expressing optimism about the company’s recent equity raise and its potential impact on investments like the Prometheus joint venture with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Goldman Sachs upgraded Kratos Defense & Security from Neutral to Buy, citing strategic investments in critical defense supply chain areas and the growing demand for drone and missile systems. The firm highlighted Kratos’s strong positioning in rapidly expanding sectors like C5ISR and space. Analysts at Goldman Sachs expect significant revenue growth for Kratos over the medium term, which could lead to improved profit margins and cash generation. Stifel maintained its Buy rating and $52.00 price target, noting Kratos’s rich opportunity set for incremental investments despite the lack of detailed allocation for the new capital. These developments come as Kratos aims to scale its operations to meet large national security priorities.
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