Kratos: Focus on Backlog and Balance Sheet, Not the Intraday Noise
Kratos (KTOS) trades near $51 after a pullback from its 52-week high. The headline price swings mask a healthier setup: strong funded backlog and liquidity, low debt, and a sizable short base that can compress on positive contract flow. This is a mid-term swing trade that buys into defense tailwinds while respecting execution and cash-flow risk.