Chuck Royce's KTOS Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 126,900 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) worth $9.63 M, representing 0.10% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in KTOS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 679,550 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2017, reducing 1.05 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce'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 Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -244,902 | Reduce 65.87% | 126,900 | $75.91 |
| Q3 2025 | -184,580 | Reduce 33.18% | 371,802 | $91.37 |
| Q2 2025 | -215,072 | Reduce 27.88% | 556,382 | $46.45 |
| Q1 2025 | -104,326 | Reduce 11.91% | 771,454 | $29.69 |
| Q4 2024 | +249,690 | Add 39.88% | 875,780 | $26.38 |
| Q3 2024 | +11,380 | Add 1.85% | 626,090 | $23.30 |
| Q2 2024 | +3,793 | Add 0.62% | 614,710 | $20.01 |
| Q1 2024 | +6,688 | Add 1.11% | 610,917 | $18.38 |
| Q4 2023 | -45,000 | Reduce 6.93% | 604,229 | $20.29 |
| Q3 2023 | +107,929 | Add 19.94% | 649,229 | $15.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +176,300 | Add 48.30% | 541,300 | $13.48 |
| Q4 2022 | +365,000 | New Buy | 365,000 | $10.32 |
| Q3 2021 | -101,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -75,100 | Reduce 42.65% | 101,000 | $27.28 |
| Q3 2020 | -47,000 | Reduce 21.07% | 176,100 | $19.28 |
| Q1 2020 | -73,632 | Reduce 24.81% | 223,100 | $13.84 |
| Q4 2019 | -92,900 | Reduce 23.84% | 296,732 | $18.01 |
| Q3 2019 | -160,319 | Reduce 29.15% | 389,632 | $18.59 |
| Q2 2019 | -574,923 | Reduce 51.11% | 549,951 | $22.89 |
| Q1 2019 | -469,400 | Reduce 29.44% | 1.12 M | $15.63 |
| Q4 2018 | -311,656 | Reduce 16.35% | 1.59 M | $14.09 |
| Q3 2018 | -114,500 | Reduce 5.67% | 1.91 M | $14.78 |
| Q2 2018 | +55,500 | Add 2.82% | 2.02 M | $11.51 |
| Q1 2018 | +81,000 | Add 4.30% | 1.96 M | $10.29 |
| Q4 2017 | -122,688 | Reduce 6.11% | 1.88 M | $10.59 |
| Q3 2017 | -1.05 M | Reduce 34.44% | 2.01 M | $13.08 |
| Q2 2017 | -138,298 | Reduce 4.32% | 3.06 M | $11.87 |
| Q1 2017 | -120,400 | Reduce 3.63% | 3.2 M | $7.78 |
| Q4 2016 | -83,789 | Reduce 2.46% | 3.32 M | $7.40 |
| Q3 2016 | -81,725 | Reduce 2.35% | 3.4 M | $6.89 |
| Q2 2016 | -3,600 | Reduce 0.10% | 3.49 M | $4.10 |
| Q1 2016 | -121,500 | Reduce 3.37% | 3.49 M | $4.95 |
| Q4 2015 | +137,076 | Add 3.95% | 3.61 M | $4.10 |
| Q3 2015 | +89,417 | Add 2.64% | 3.47 M | $4.22 |
| Q2 2015 | -116,000 | Reduce 3.31% | 3.38 M | $6.30 |
| Q1 2015 | +259,072 | Add 7.99% | 3.5 M | $5.53 |
| Q4 2014 | +679,550 | Add 26.53% | 3.24 M | $5.02 |
| Q3 2014 | +25,500 | Add 1.01% | 2.56 M | $6.56 |
| Q2 2014 | +120,000 | Add 4.97% | 2.54 M | $7.80 |
| Q1 2014 | +251,464 | Add 11.62% | 2.42 M | $7.54 |
| Q4 2013 | +168,400 | Add 8.44% | 2.16 M | $7.68 |
| Q3 2013 | +114,336 | Add 6.08% | 2 M | $8.28 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.88 M | Add 0.00% | 1.88 M | $6.48 |
Chuck Royce's Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,881,304 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,881,304 shares worth $12.19 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 126,900 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), valued at approximately $9.63 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) represents approximately 0.10% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) was 3,610,119 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.