Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions fell 3.8% during early trading on Tuesday. This movement followed a significant surge on Monday, where the stock climbed as much as 10%, extending gains that began after the company received a positive analyst assessment.
Jefferies upgraded the defense contractor from a "Hold" to a "Buy" rating. Analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu stated in the report that the company's Government Solutions division could achieve a compound annual revenue growth rate of approximately 31% through 2028.
Jefferies maintained its price target for the stock at $85. This target suggests a potential upside of about 26% from Kratos's closing price last Thursday.
Demand for hypersonic systems appears to be accelerating, and Kratos has been strengthening its presence in this area. The analyst also indicated that the company's turbine technology business could benefit from increased spending in missile propulsion, including its role in the Prometheus joint venture.
Kahyaoglu further noted that production for Kratos's Valkyrie drone program is expected to increase. The report suggests this program is likely to support the company's growth over a longer timeframe.
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