Carter David M 4
4 · KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. · Filed May 8, 2026
Research Summary
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Kratos (KTOS) David M. Carter Sells 4,000 Shares
What Happened
- David M. Carter, President of Kratos' DRSS division, sold a total of 4,000 shares of Kratos (KTOS) in multiple open-market transactions on May 7, 2026, generating aggregate proceeds of approximately $232,003. The sales were reported as disposals (code S) and at least some activity was effected under a prearranged 10b5‑1 trading plan.
Key Details
- Transaction date: May 7, 2026; Form 4 filed May 8, 2026 (timely).
- Individual reported sales:
- 1,300 shares @ $56.85 = $73,909
- 1,300 shares @ $57.98 = $75,378
- 1,100 shares @ $58.74 = $64,613
- 200 shares @ $59.99 = $11,998
- 100 shares @ $61.05 = $6,105
- Total sold: 4,000 shares for ~$232,003.
- Prices reported reflect weighted averages and multiple trade prices within ranges (see footnotes F2–F5); overall executed prices ranged roughly $56.51–$61.05.
- At least one sale was made pursuant to a 10b5‑1 plan adopted June 13, 2025 (footnote F1), indicating prearranged trading.
- Reported beneficial ownership after the transactions: approximately 16,503 shares (includes 12,200 ESPP, 4,165 retirement account, ~138 401(k)) (footnote F6).
- Transaction type: Sale (S). No late filing noted.
Context
- Sales executed under a 10b5‑1 plan are preplanned and often routine (e.g., for diversification or liquidity) and don’t necessarily signal a change in insider view. For retail investors, purchases typically carry stronger signal value than prearranged sales.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Carter David M
President, DRSS Division
Transactions
- Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F2][F6]2026-05-07$56.85/sh−1,300$73,909→ 76,771 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F3][F6]2026-05-07$57.98/sh−1,300$75,378→ 75,471 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F4][F6]2026-05-07$58.74/sh−1,100$64,613→ 74,371 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F5][F6]2026-05-07$59.99/sh−200$11,998→ 74,171 total - Sale
Common Stock
[F1][F6]2026-05-07$61.05/sh−100$6,105→ 74,071 total
Footnotes (6)
- [F1]This transaction was effected pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on June 13, 2025.
- [F2]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $56.51 to $57.33 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- [F3]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $57.54 to $58.52 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- [F4]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $58.57 to $59.01 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- [F5]The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $59.87 to $60.11 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Issuer, any security holder of Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this Form 4.
- [F6]Includes 12,200 shares purchased through Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 4,165 shares held through reporting person's retirement account; and approximately 138 shares held through Issuer's 401(k) Plan.
Signature
David M. Carter, by Eva Yee, Attorney-In-Fact|2026-05-08