KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:KTOS • US50077B2079
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to KTOS. In the last year, KTOS was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
- In the last month KTOS has a been trading in the 81.50 - 106.67 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KTOS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 97% of all stocks. On top of that, KTOS also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- KTOS is part of the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are 78 other stocks in this industry. KTOS outperforms 89% of them.
- KTOS has an average volume of 4442230 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- The short term trend is negative, but the long term trend is still positive. So although the long term is still positive, this may be a trend turning.
- KTOS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so KTOS is lagging the market slightly.
KTOS has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 90.99. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 88.73, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 88.59 to 88.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 85.25 to 87.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @83.21 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 90.99 to 92.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for KTOS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for KTOS is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 97.18 | POSITIVE | KTOS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 97.18% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of KTOS is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of KTOS is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KTOS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 46.89 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KTOS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.17 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests KTOS has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 36.71 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KTOS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 7.77 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for KTOS suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 9.95 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for KTOS suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.48 | 88.58 | 3.90 (4.22%) | 23.71% |
| An entry @92.48. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @88.58. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.90 points, which is 4.22%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 23.71% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of KTOS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
KTOS Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY / KTOS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to KTOS.
What is the trend direction for KTOS stock?
The current trend direction for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) has an RSI value of 46.8906. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) stock?
The short term momentum for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is negative.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) has a support level at 88.73 and a resistance level at 90.99. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of KTOS support and resistance levels.