KTOS is trading 5.3% higher at $52.49 after Wedbush initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and an $85 price target, highlighting the company's strategic role as a merchant arms supplier.

  • The bullish initiation is supported by a broader Buy consensus from 18 analysts, with long-term price targets for 2026 reaching approximately $98.
  • Today's significant move comes as the stock shows relative strength, gaining ground even as broader market indices trade lower.