KTOS Dark Pool Activity
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 1.9M KTOS shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 607K of those shares (31.9%) were marked short or short-exempt, below KTOS's 30-day rolling average of 42.6% (z-score -1.24). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), KTOS's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 28.2% to 50.6% and averaged 37.2%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
1.9M
Short Volume
607K
Short Volume Ratio
31.9%
30-Day Average
42.6%
z-score -1.24
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.7M | 853K | 50.6% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2.4M | 943K | 39.6% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.3M | 854K | 37.5% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2.5M | 696K | 28.2% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2.2M | 784K | 35.1% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1.3M | 473K | 36.8% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.4M | 526K | 37.1% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.6M | 673K | 41.2% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1.8M | 625K | 34.2% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 1.9M | 607K | 31.9% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
KTOS dark pool FAQ
- How much KTOS off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 1.9M KTOS shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 607K of those shares (31.9%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is KTOS's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, KTOS's short volume ratio of 31.9% is below KTOS's 30-day rolling average of 42.6% (z-score -1.24). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.