Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)
NYSE:LDOS
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LDOS Stock Chart & Stats
$155.17
-$1.70(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$155.17
-$1.70(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$121.20 - $205.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume329.89K
Average Volume (3M)1.38M
Market Cap
$15.37B
Enterprise Value$22.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$457.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.03
Shares Outstanding125,785,470
10 Day Avg. Volume1,288,533
30 Day Avg. Volume1,380,791
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.84
Price to Book (P/B)4.94
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio14.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.63
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$177.91Price Target Upside14.65% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)12.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$18.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthConsistently high free cash flow (FCF ~93% of net income, ~ $1.86B TTM) provides durable internal funding for buybacks, dividends, M&A and working capital. Strong cash conversion supports capital allocation flexibility and resilience through multi-year contract cycles, reducing reliance on external financing.
Improved ProfitabilityMargin recovery to mid-teens adjusted EBITDA and TTM net/EBIT margins materially above recent troughs indicates better program execution and pricing on fixed-price work. Higher operating margins increase sustainable cash generation and ROE, improving long-term competitiveness in government services markets.
Strategic M&A & Energy ExpansionEntrust closing meaningfully expands Leidos' energy infrastructure presence and utility customer footprint, diversifying revenue away from defense and enhancing cross-sell in grid modernization. An accretive acquisition that builds durable capabilities and a larger sales base supports multi-year revenue and margin expansion in a secularly growing market.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeidos carries material leverage (debt ~$6.9B, debt/equity ~1.39) which constrains financial flexibility for additional bolt-on M&A or cyclical cushions. Higher leverage increases sensitivity to cash-flow fluctuations from lumpy contracts and raises refinancing and interest-rate risk over the medium term.
Defense Margin PressureA ~150bp decline in Defense margins reflects fixed-price development work and program timing shifts that can persist across long program life cycles. Given defense is a core end market, sustained margin erosion would weigh on consolidated profitability and limit the company's ability to fund strategic investments from operating profits.
Lumpy Contract CadenceBook-to-bill below 1.0 and management's warning of a near-term revenue trough underline award timing risk inherent in government contracting. Persistent lumpiness reduces visibility into multi-quarter revenue and margin trends, complicates workforce/capex planning, and can amplify cash volatility across budgeting cycles.
Leidos Holdings News
LDOS FAQ
What was Leidos Holdings Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Leidos Holdings Inc lowest stock price was $121.20 and its highest was $205.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Leidos Holdings Inc’s market cap?
Leidos Holdings Inc’s market cap is $15.37B.
When is Leidos Holdings Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Leidos Holdings Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Leidos Holdings Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Leidos Holdings Inc released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $3.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.898 by $0.232.
Is Leidos Holdings Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Leidos Holdings Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Leidos Holdings Inc pay dividends?
Leidos Holdings Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.43 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.87%. See more information on Leidos Holdings Inc dividends here
What is Leidos Holdings Inc’s EPS estimate?
Leidos Holdings Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.89.
How many shares outstanding does Leidos Holdings Inc have?
Leidos Holdings Inc has 125,785,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Leidos Holdings Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Leidos Holdings Inc reported an EPS of $3.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.898. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Leidos Holdings Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LDOS
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Leidos Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$177.91 (14.65% Upside)
$177.91 (14.65% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LDOS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 234.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $197.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Leidos Holdings Inc
Leidos Holdings, Inc., along with its various subsidiaries, delivers a broad spectrum of services and innovative solutions across key markets: defense, intelligence, civil government, and health. The company operates both domestically within the United States and on an international scale. Its operations are organized into three principal divisions: Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. The Defense Solutions segment is dedicated to providing national security systems and specialized support spanning air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace domains. Its extensive client base includes the U.S. Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, NASA, various military branches, allied foreign governments, and other federal and commercial entities within the national security sector. This division's offerings encompass advanced technology, large-scale systems integration, command and control platforms, sophisticated data analytics, logistics, robust cybersecurity defenses, and crucial intelligence analysis and operational support for critical missions. The Civil segment offers systems integration capabilities primarily to air navigation service providers, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This involves critical programs like En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM), Advanced Technology Oceanic Procedure (ATOP), Time Based Flow Management (TBFM), Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM), GEO-7, and Future Flight Services, as well as developing enterprise-wide information display systems. Additionally, this segment provides security detection and automation services. Its portfolio further extends to comprehensive information technology (IT) solutions, covering areas like cloud computing, mobility, application modernization, DevOps, data center operations, network upgrades, asset management, help desk support, and digital workplace enablement. Environmental, energy, and infrastructure services also fall under this division. Finally, the Health segment furnishes solutions to both federal and commercial clients globally, focusing on initiatives that promote human health and well-being. This includes services such as health information management, managed healthcare programs, digital transformation projects, and support for life sciences research and development. Leidos Holdings, Inc. was established in 1969 and is based out of Reston, Virginia.
LDOS Company Deck
LDOS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive operational and financial picture: solid revenue and EPS growth, strong adjusted EBITDA margin (14%), robust cash generation, accretive M&A (Entrust, Kudu) and large defense, health and cyber pipelines. Management raised full-year guidance and emphasized long-term strategic pillars (Defense Tech, managed health, digital infrastructure & cyber, energy resilience, mission software). Offsetting items include margin pressure in Defense and Homeland (notably a ~150 bps decline in Defense margin), flat Health revenue with some VBA-related uncertainty, expected Q2 lumpiness (pull-forward risk) and a one-time insurance benefit in Q1. On balance the positive results, guidance raise and pipeline/award momentum materially outweigh the near-term challenges.View all LDOS earnings summariesLDOS Revenue Breakdown
44.20% National Security & Digita
30.10% Health & Civil
13.52% Commercial & International
12.18% Defense Systems
LDOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$177.91
▲(14.65% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.77% Insiders
21.02% Mutual Funds
10.80% Other Institutional Investors
35.48% Public Companies and Individual Investors