Kratos Defense Outperforms Industry with 280.4% YTD Gain: Should Investors Hold or Fold?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' shares have risen 280.4% YTD, driven by strong demand for unmanned systems and partnerships like its acquisition of Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million. The company's backlog of $1.48 billion also bodes well for future revenue. However, investors should weigh the stock's potential against the aerospace-defense equipment industry's growth of 25.7%.