AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)

Kratos Q2 revenue rises 16.8% to $300.1 million; net income $7.9 million

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported second quarter 2024 revenue of $300.1 million, up 16.8% from $256.9 million a year earlier, and GAAP net income attributable to Kratos of $7.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared with a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2023. The company affirmed its full year 2024 revenue guidance of $1,125 million to $1,150 million and gave initial third quarter revenue guidance of $265 million to $280 million.

Key points

  • Q2 2024 revenue $300.1 million, up from $256.9 million; Unmanned Systems revenue $85.8 million, up 64.7%
  • Q2 2024 Adjusted EBITDA $29.9 million, compared with $21.6 million in Q2 2023
  • Full year 2024 revenue guidance of $1,125 million to $1,150 million affirmed; Q3 2024 revenue guidance $265 million to $280 million
  • Q2 2024 operating cash flow was negative $2.7 million; consolidated backlog was $1.303 billion at June 30, 2024

The filing

CompanyKratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 7, 2024, 4:06 PM ET
Accession number0001069258-24-000049

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

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