Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry, with a market capitalization near $9.84B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 4,000 people, carrying a beta of 1.06 to the broader market. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Led by Eric DeMarco, public since 1999-11-05.
Snapshot as of May 13, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $53.16
- Total OI
- 103.5K
- Total Volume
- 15.2K
- Front Expiration
- 30 days
- Second Expiration
- 36 days
- ATM IV
- 69.0%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 19.17%
As of May 13, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has 103.5K open contracts and 15.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 30 days out, followed by 36 days. ATM implied volatility is 69.0%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 19.17%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How KTOS options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 69.0% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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KTOS most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $40.00 | Jan 15, 2027 | 1.3K | 396 | 73.3% | $18.10 | $18.80 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked KTOS options chain questions
- What does the KTOS options chain show right now?
- As of May 13, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has 103.5K contracts outstanding and 15.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 69.0%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for KTOS options?
- The nearest expiration is 30 days out, followed by 36 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are KTOS options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 19.17%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.