Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Shares Sold by Artisan Partners

Institutional investor decreases stake in aerospace company

Feb. 28, 2026 at 9:23am

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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership decreased its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) by 27.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent SEC filing. The fund owned 782,922 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 299,233 shares during the period.

Why it matters

Kratos is a major player in the defense and security technology sector, providing products and services to government and military customers. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment and impact the company's stock price.

The details

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership sold 299,233 shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions during the 3rd quarter, reducing its total stake in the company to 782,922 shares. This represented about 0.46% of Kratos' outstanding shares at the time. The move came as other hedge funds and institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Kratos, with some increasing and others decreasing their holdings.

  • Artisan Partners sold the shares during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership

An investment management firm that decreased its stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

An American aerospace and defense company that provides products and services to government and military customers.

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The takeaway

The decrease in Artisan Partners' stake in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reflects broader market volatility and uncertainty around the aerospace and defense sector. However, Kratos remains a key player in the industry, with a diverse portfolio of products and services that continue to attract investor interest.