Leidos (LDOS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Leidos Inc. is a global science and technology solutions provider that delivers services and technologies across the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company specializes in systems integration, cybersecurity, data analytics and mission support services. Its portfolio encompasses a range of offerings including command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR); mission solutions for aerospace and defense platforms; and advanced IT modernization projects for government agencies.

In the defense and intelligence sectors, Leidos develops secure communications networks, sensors and electronic warfare systems that support mission-critical operations. The company’s civil and health divisions focus on modernizing transportation infrastructure, implementing environmental monitoring programs and delivering health IT solutions that streamline data sharing and improve patient outcomes. Leidos also provides logistics, training and operations support services to military and civilian organizations worldwide.

Leidos originated as a spin-off from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in 2013, inheriting decades of engineering and research expertise dating back to SAIC’s founding in 1969. Since the separation, Leidos has pursued strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities in areas such as autonomous systems, biotechnology and artificial intelligence. The company serves federal, state and local government customers in the United States, while also maintaining a growing international presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Under the leadership of CEO Roger A. Krone, Leidos has emphasized strategic partnerships with government agencies and commercial industry to address emerging threats and technological challenges. The executive team continues to invest in research and development initiatives aimed at advancing secure networks, data-driven decision-making and resilient infrastructure solutions for clients operating in complex environments.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $196.39 to $199.28
• 50-Day Range: $159.21 to $198.04
• 52-Week Range: $123.62 to $202.90
• Volume: 668,931 shs
• Average Volume: 914,143 shs
• Market Capitalization: $25.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.63
• Dividend Yield: 0.81%
• Price Target: $188.31
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Leidos Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Leidos scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 162nd out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Leidos has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.69, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Leidos is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Leidos has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.74%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Leidos are expected to grow by 5.74% in the coming year, from $10.62 to $11.23 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Leidos is 18.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 234.06.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Leidos is 18.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 497.15.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Leidos has a PEG Ratio of 1.85. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Leidos has a P/B Ratio of 5.90. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.69% of the float of Leidos has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Leidos has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Leidos has recently increased by 3.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Leidos has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Leidos has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Leidos is 15.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Leidos will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.25% next year. This indicates that Leidos will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.66

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.69% of the float of Leidos has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Leidos has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Leidos has recently increased by 3.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.11

News Sentiment

Leidos has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Leidos this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

22 people have searched for LDOS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 83% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

18 people have added Leidos to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 157% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Leidos insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,078,740.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.69% of the stock of Leidos is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

76.12% of the stock of Leidos is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LDOS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LDOS shares performed this year?

Leidos' stock was trading at $144.06 at the start of the year. Since then, LDOS stock has increased by 36.8% and is now trading at $197.1120.

How were Leidos' earnings last quarter?

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 5th. The aerospace company reported $3.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.58. The company's quarterly revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Leidos have any subsidiaries?

Leidos subsidiaries include these companies: Dynetics, IMX Medical Management Services Inc, BECHTEL SAIC COMPANY LLC, Benham/Ellerbe Becket LLC, Benham Military Communities LLC, Leidos Arabia Company Limited, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., and others.

Who are Leidos' major shareholders?

Leidos' top institutional investors include Renaissance Investment Group LLC (0.06%), Insight Wealth Strategies LLC (0.02%), Union Bancaire Privee UBP SA (0.01%) and Aaron Wealth Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Roger A Krone, Harry M Jansen Kraemer Jr, Roy E Stevens, Stephen Edward Hull, Thomas Arthur Bell, Gregory R Dahlberg, Gregory R Dahlberg, Surya N Mohapatra, Jerald S Howe Jr, David G Fubini, Christopher R Cage, Gary Stephen May, Robert C Kovarik Jr and Noel B Geer.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Leidos?

Shares of LDOS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Leidos own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Leidos investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Record date for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Today: 10/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: IT Services
• Sub-Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:LDOS
• CIK: 1336920
• Web: www.leidos.com
• Phone: (571) 526-6000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 48,000
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Leidos: $188.31
• High Price Target: $210.00
• Low Price Target: $153.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -4.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.69
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $10.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.63
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.56
• P/E Growth: 1.85
• Net Income: $1.25 billion
• Net Margins: 8.22%
• Pretax Margin: 10.80%
• Return on Equity: 33.57%
• Return on Assets: 11.45%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.06
• Current Ratio: 1.62
• Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.66 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.52
• Cash Flow: $12.52 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.75
• Book Value: $33.42 per share
• Price / Book: 5.90

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 128,300,000
• Free Float: 127,412,000
• Market Cap: $25.29 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.71