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Kratos Q2 Beat, Backlog Strength, and Raised 2026 Guidance Lift KTOS

Aug 4, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong beat on revenue and EPS, record/backlog growth, and raised full-year guidance point to higher valuation and investor sentiment. Positive after-hours reaction confirms immediate price re-rating potential.

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Kratos Defense posted Q2 revenue of $458.8M and adjusted EPS of $0.21, beating estimates. Backlog reached $2.08B with a $15B bid/proposal pipeline, underpinning stronger revenue visibility. Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.75–$1.81B, suggesting momentum into the second half of 2026 and into 2027, supported by a $1.44B cash position.

Q2 revenue $458.8M beat $410.4M estimate; EPS 21c vs 14c.
YoY revenue up 30.5%; Unmanned up 8.1% and Government Solutions up 22%.
Backlog $2.08B; bid & proposal pipeline $15B.
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.75–$1.81B.
Stock rose after earnings; after-hours up about 1.8%.

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