KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS) Options Statistics & Positioning

KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (KTOS) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 45.2%, an IV rank of 21 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$2.65 (±6.3%) move in KTOS for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $45 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.34. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$42.34

52-week range

$41.87 – $129.95

ATM IV (30d)

45.2%

IV rank

21 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$2.65 (±6.3%)

Put/call OI

0.34

Call-heavy

Max pain

$45

↑ 6.3% above close

Next earnings

Nov 3, 2026

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Most Active KTOS Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
KTOS $42.5 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$1.09	45.2%	339
KTOS $43 put	Nov 6, 2026	28d	$3.30	66.0%	199
KTOS $43 call	Nov 13, 2026	35d	$3.00	63.0%	190
KTOS $45 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$2.52	61.1%	189
KTOS $46 call	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$0.16	49.3%	177

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KTOS Implied Volatility

45.2% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 21 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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KTOS Open Interest

0.34 put/call OI ratio

127,102 calls and 43,377 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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KTOS Max Pain

$45 max pain

6.3% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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KTOS Gamma Exposure

$313.25M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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KTOS Options Volume

6,830 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.65 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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KTOS Most Active Options

$43 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded KTOS contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

KTOS's next expected earnings date is Nov 3, 2026. Options currently price a ±$2.65 (±6.3%) move for the front expiration.

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KTOS Options FAQ

When is KTOS's next earnings date?

KTOS's next expected earnings date is Nov 3, 2026. Options currently price a ±$2.65 (±6.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is KTOS options data on this page updated?

All KTOS statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see KTOS max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated KTOS pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.