Kratos Defense & Security Solutions(US:KTOS) Yahoo Finance·2026-01-12 15:50Group 1 - Kratos Defense & Security stock has seen a third consecutive day of gains, rising 2.5% after announcing plans for a new 40,000 square foot factory in Birmingham, Alabama [1] - The new factory is part of Kratos' commitment to expand production capabilities in response to President Trump's call for a significant increase in the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion [3][5] - The factory will enable Kratos to rapidly design and develop military-grade hardware and software, including advanced imaging systems and radar communications platforms [5] Group 2 - President Trump's proposed defense budget expansion includes conditions for contractors, such as not paying dividends or buying back stock, and reinvesting in production [3] - Kratos does not currently pay dividends and has increased its share count by 37% over the past five years, which raises concerns about its valuation [4][8] - Despite concerns regarding valuation, Kratos is strategically aligning itself with the current defense policy, which may enhance its market position [8]