Form 4: Kratos Executive Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan
Insider Transaction Report
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' President of US Division, Steven S. Fendley, sold 7,000 shares of common stock through a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- Steven S. Fendley, President of the US Division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), reported the sale of common stock.
- A total of 7,000 shares were sold on January 26, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 12, 2025.
- The first block of 2,968 shares was sold at a weighted average price of $107.2752 per share, with prices ranging from $106.85 to $107.69.
- The second block of 4,032 shares was sold at a weighted average price of $108.4899 per share, with prices ranging from $108.22 to $108.62.
- Following these transactions, Steven S. Fendley beneficially owns 341,631 shares of common stock, which includes approximately 2,285 shares held through the Issuer's 401(k) Plan.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The filing reports a routine insider stock sale executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which is generally considered neutral in terms of market sentiment as it reflects planned personal financial management rather than a reaction to new company-specific news.
Future Outlook
This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or outlook.
Industry Context
This insider transaction report is specific to an individual executive's stock activity and does not provide broader insights into industry trends or competitive landscape within the defense and security sector.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The sale of shares by a key executive, even under a 10b5-1 plan, is a routine disclosure. It typically has minimal direct impact on shareholder value unless the volume is exceptionally large or deviates from established patterns, which is not indicated here.
- Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | Date the 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by the reporting person. |
| 01/26/2026 | Date of the reported stock transactions (sales). |
| 01/28/2026 | Date the Form 4 filing was signed. |
Keywords
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, KTOS, Steven S. Fendley, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, 10b5-1 Plan, Defense Industry, Security Solutions
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