Breaking News: Kratos Defense CFO Sells $134,446 Worth of Company Stock - What Does This Mean for Investors?
Deanna H. Lund, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), recently sold 6,000 shares of the company's common stock, totaling approximately $134,446. This transaction occurred on September 3, 2024, with shares sold at an average price of $22.4078.
Lund's direct ownership in the company now stands at 285,905 shares, including shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and held in the 401(k) Plan. The sale was part of a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Lund in 2019, allowing insiders to set predetermined trading arrangements.
Kratos Defense, based in San Diego, specializes in defense and security technologies, including guided missiles and space vehicles. Recent developments include Shield AI's milestone in autonomous flight using Kratos' aircraft, as well as robust Q2 2024 financial results from Kratos.
Investors can request detailed information on sale prices from Lund. Analysts see growth opportunities in the US market for Kratos' target drone and cybersecurity businesses. Despite challenges, the company remains confident in meeting its 2024 financial guidance.
InvestingPro Insights:
- Market cap: $3.29 billion
- Revenue growth: 16.46%
- EBITDA growth: 93.08%
- Cash outweighs debt on balance sheet
- Analysts predict profitability this year
- High P/E ratio of 303.19 reflects market expectations for growth
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