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KRATOS DEFENSE & SEC SOLUTIO (KTOS)

652 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KTOS. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +38
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — KTOS

Based on 623 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KTOS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
623 hedge funds hold KTOS right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +88% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+292 new funds entered over the past year (+88% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

343 buying318 selling
Last quarter: 343 funds bought or added vs 318 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-57 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 86 → 130 → 184 → 127. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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Mixed — 38% long-term, 39% new

38% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 39% new
Of the 623 current holders: 239 (38%) held >2 years, 142 held 1–2 years, and 242 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -18%

Value
-18%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

60 → 86 → 130 → 184 → 127 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 86 → 130 → 184 → 127. A growing number of institutions are discovering KTOS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 47% of holders stayed 2+ years

47% veterans 9% 1-2yr 44% new
Of 652 current holders: 306 (47%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KTOS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
5.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 5.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KTOS

How many hedge funds hold KTOS — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KTOS vs. share price

Market Analysis: KTOS

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Company Profile: KTOS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

83 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KTOS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 652 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 652 614 6.19%
13F Shares 155M 158M -1.57%
Total Value $11.60B $14.19B -18.27%
New Positions 130 185 -55
Increased Positions 249 209 +40
Closed Positions 92 68 +24
Reduced Positions 269 211 +58
Total Calls 19 19 -
Total Puts 15 18 -16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.79 0.95 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of KTOS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Register Financial Advisors LLC 1.77% 67,954 $4.8M
2 MinichMacGregor Wealth Management, LLC 1.75% 140,442 $9.9M
3 HERBST GROUP, LLC 0.95% 21,900 $1.5M
4 Bouvel Investment Partners, LLC 0.84% 40,819 $2.9M
5 MRA Advisory Group 0.83% 28,888 $2.0M
6 Global Financial Private Client, LLC 0.66% 28,575 $2.0M
7 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.53% 41,475 $2.9M
8 BancFirst Trust & Investment Management 0.52% 17,961 $1.2M
9 ONE PLUS ONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.49% 16,471 $1.2M
10 Sage Investment Advisers LLC 0.47% 9,325 $631K
11 Werlinich Asset Management, LLC 0.47% 13,613 $960K
12 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.42% 159,039 $11.2M
13 J. Team Financial, Inc. 0.37% 4,666 $329K
14 LETSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.36% 13,170 $929K
15 Box Hill Private Wealth LLC 0.35% 5,000 $353K
16 SPIREPOINT PRIVATE CLIENT, LLC 0.34% 50,541 $3.6M
17 ARS Investment Partners, LLC 0.33% 89,973 $6.3M
18 SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC 0.30% 279,416 $19.7M
19 Veracity Capital LLC 0.25% 10,110 $713K
20 Quad-Cities Investment Group, LLC 0.22% 7,715 $544K
21 Balboa Wealth Partners 0.21% 17,934 $1.3M
22 Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.21% 9,936 $701K
23 LBP AM SA 0.20% 207,815 $14.7M
24 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.18% 199,459 $14.1M
25 Wealth Quarterback LLC 0.15% 5,471 $386K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — KRATOS DEFENSE & SEC SOLUTIO (KTOS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KTOS?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KTOS than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KTOS?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 343 funds bought or added vs 318 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KTOS holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 623 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in KTOS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KTOS?

Mixed — 38% long-term, 39% new: Of the 623 current holders: 239 (38%) held >2 years, 142 held 1–2 years, and 242 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.