KTOS - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

Insider Sale by Carter David M (Pres, DRSS Division)

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Trade Summary

1 week ago, Carter David M, serving as Pres, DRSS Division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), sold 4,000 shares at $74.16 per share, for a total transaction value of $296,625.00. Following this transaction, Carter David M now holds 78,051 shares of KTOS.

This sale represents a 5.00% decrease in Carter David M's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 10, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates in the INDUSTRIALS sector, specifically within the AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Carter David M

Pres, DRSS Division

David M. Carter (also known as Dave Carter) is the President of the Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) Division at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), where he leads efforts in hypersonics, weapons systems development, acquisition, testing, evaluation, and lifecycle support.[[1]](https://www.kratosdefense.com/about/leadership/dave-carter)[[7]](https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Kratos+Defense+&+Security+Solutions+Opens+New+Hypersonic+Manufacturing+Facility+in+Princess+Anne,+Maryland)[[8]](https://www.kratosdefense.com/about/leadership) With over 45 years of experience, including six years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, Carter advanced to senior manager at DTI Associates, Inc. from 1989 until its acquisition by Haverstick Consulting in 2004, subsequently joining Kratos' executive team following the 2007 acquisition of Haverstick.[[1]](https://www.kratosdefense.com/about/leadership/dave-carter) Carter has been active in insider trading, recently selling 9,823 shares of KTOS stock for $1.228 million on January 7-8, 2026, under a 10b5-1 plan, retaining 81,816 shares; prior sales include 28,123 shares totaling $2.51 million.[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/kratos-drss-division-president-carter-sells-12m-in-ktos-stock-93CH-4440499)[[7]](https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Kratos+Defense+&+Security+Solutions+Opens+New+Hypersonic+Manufacturing+Facility+in+Princess+Anne,+Maryland)[[9]](https://www.insiderscreener.com/en/company/kratos-defense-and-security-solutions-inc) He has commented on Kratos' new 55,000-square-foot hypersonic manufacturing facility in Princess Anne, Maryland, emphasizing its role in enhancing production for programs like MACH-TB 2.0.[[7]](https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Kratos+Defense+&+Security+Solutions+Opens+New+Hypersonic+Manufacturing+Facility+in+Princess+Anne,+Maryland)

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Trade Price

$74.16

Quantity

4,000

Total Value

$296,625.00

Shares Owned

78,051

Trade Date

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 10, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

INDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE

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