Catherine Wood's KTOS Position Overview
Catherine Wood (via Ark Investment Management LLC) currently holds 3.6M 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 3.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2023, reducing 1.0M 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
| Period | 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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
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. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.