Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) plunged over 5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, November 7th, 2024, despite the company reporting better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2024. The stock's decline was likely driven by a slight revenue miss and a lower-than-anticipated revenue outlook for the fourth quarter.
For the third quarter, Kratos posted revenue of $275.9 million, narrowly missing the analyst consensus estimate of $277.2 million. The company's revenue growth was impacted by a decline of approximately $24.2 million in its space and satellite business segment due to delays from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the manufacture and delivery of software-defined satellites.
While Kratos reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.11, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08, the company's fourth-quarter revenue guidance range of $270-$295 million appears to be lower than analysts' expectations. Additionally, the unmanned systems segment saw a year-over-year decline in operating income and adjusted EBITDA due to the mix of revenues and resources.
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