Catherine Wood's KTOS Position Overview
Catherine Wood (via Ark Investment Management LLC) currently holds 3.6 M shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) worth $329.33 M, representing 1.96% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2018-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 29 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Catherine Wood has maintained a strategic position in KTOS, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2021, adding 3.1 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 1.01 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Catherine Wood's Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Trades by Catherine Wood
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2018 | +74,101 | New Buy | 74,101 | $14.78 |
| Q4 2018 | +45,852 | Add 61.88% | 119,953 | $14.09 |
| Q1 2019 | -1 | Reduce 0.00% | 119,952 | $15.63 |
| Q2 2019 | +16,672 | Add 13.90% | 136,624 | $22.89 |
| Q3 2019 | -9,378 | Reduce 6.86% | 127,246 | $18.59 |
| Q4 2019 | +16,590 | Add 13.04% | 143,836 | $18.01 |
| Q1 2020 | +133,026 | Add 92.48% | 276,862 | $13.84 |
| Q2 2020 | +281,864 | Add 101.81% | 558,726 | $15.63 |
| Q3 2020 | +547,959 | Add 98.07% | 1.11 M | $19.28 |
| Q4 2020 | +1.13 M | Add 101.82% | 2.23 M | $27.43 |
| Q1 2021 | +3.01 M | Add 134.69% | 5.24 M | $27.28 |
| Q2 2021 | +3.1 M | Add 59.21% | 8.35 M | $28.49 |
| Q3 2021 | +1.22 M | Add 14.60% | 9.56 M | $22.31 |
| Q4 2021 | -472,002 | Reduce 4.94% | 9.09 M | $19.40 |
| Q1 2022 | -519,865 | Reduce 5.72% | 8.57 M | $20.48 |
| Q2 2022 | -342,974 | Reduce 4.00% | 8.23 M | $14.42 |
| Q3 2022 | -39,477 | Reduce 0.48% | 8.19 M | $10.16 |
| Q4 2022 | -441,287 | Reduce 5.39% | 7.75 M | $10.32 |
| Q1 2023 | -635,846 | Reduce 8.21% | 7.11 M | $13.48 |
| Q2 2023 | +166,018 | Add 2.33% | 7.28 M | $14.34 |
| Q3 2023 | -1.01 M | Reduce 13.92% | 6.27 M | $15.02 |
| Q4 2023 | -515,482 | Reduce 8.23% | 5.75 M | $20.29 |
| Q1 2024 | -243,287 | Reduce 4.23% | 5.51 M | $18.38 |
| Q2 2024 | -846,027 | Reduce 15.36% | 4.66 M | $20.01 |
| Q3 2024 | -685,780 | Reduce 14.71% | 3.98 M | $23.30 |
| Q4 2024 | -57,213 | Reduce 1.44% | 3.92 M | $26.38 |
| Q1 2025 | -228,227 | Reduce 5.83% | 3.69 M | $29.69 |
| Q2 2025 | +818,104 | Add 22.17% | 4.51 M | $46.45 |
| Q3 2025 | -903,364 | Reduce 20.04% | 3.6 M | $91.37 |
Catherine Wood's Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Investment FAQs
Catherine Wood first purchased Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) in Q3 2018, acquiring 74,101 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Catherine Wood has held Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) for 29 quarters since Q3 2018.
Catherine Wood's largest addition to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was in Q2 2021, adding 8,345,637 shares worth $237.77 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Catherine Wood's firm, Ark Investment Management LLC, owns 3,604,328 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), valued at approximately $329.33 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) represents approximately 1.96% of Catherine Wood's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Catherine Wood's peak holding in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was 9,563,962 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2021.