Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) Stock Price & Analysis
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) closed at USD 134.73 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.26% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 129.23; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 130.44–134.92 on volume of 968,269 shares. Market capitalization is $16.91B, with a 52-week range of USD 98.86–205.77 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (LDOS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 3, 2026): revenue $17.6B, net income $1.38B (7.8% margin), free cash flow $2.16B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 12.3x (avg 35.8x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 9.5x, net debt $5.28B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold LDOS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.53 on a 1–5 scale) (17 analysts), mean target USD 151.73 (range 127–225).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -28.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +40.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 3.04, revenue estimate $4.71B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (LDOS)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.7B | $14.4B | $15.4B | $16.7B | $17.2B | $17.6B |
| Gross profit | $2.01B | $2.08B | $2.24B | $2.80B | $3.10B | — |
| Operating income | $1.15B | $1.09B | $621M | $1.83B | $2.11B | $2.03B |
| Net income | $753M | $685M | $199M | $1.25B | $1.45B | $1.38B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.27 | $4.96 | $1.44 | $9.22 | $11.14 | — |
| Free cash flow | $929M | $863M | $980M | $1.29B | $1.63B | $2.16B |
| Gross margin | 14.7% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 16.8% | 18.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 8.4% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Net margin | 5.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| Revenue growth | +11.7% | +4.8% | +7.2% | +7.9% | +3.1% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $727M | $516M | $641M | $849M | $1.11B | — |
| Total debt | $5.08B | $4.92B | $4.68B | $4.67B | $4.65B | — |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 3, 2026) (LDOS)
P/E 12.3x · P/S 1.0x · EV/EBITDA 9.5x · EV/Sales 1.3x · P/FCF 7.8x · P/B 3.2x · FCF yield 12.79% · Earnings yield 8.14% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.94% · Net debt $5.28B · EV $22.2B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jan 2026 16.9x, Jan 2025 15.4x, Dec 2023 75.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (LDOS)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold LDOS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.07% | $25.5M | Reduced -0.0% |
Analysts (LDOS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.53 on a 1–5 scale), 17 analysts; mean target USD 151.73 (low 127, high 225).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $160 → $142 |
| 2026-10-07 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $161 → $141 |
| 2026-10-06 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Hold | $145 → $130 |
| 2026-10-06 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $135 → $130 |
| 2026-09-18 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Neutral | $125 → $135 |
| 2026-08-12 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $152 → $132 |
| 2026-08-11 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $138 → $161 |
| 2026-08-07 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $115 → $135 |
| 2026-08-05 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $124 → $138 |
| 2026-08-05 | BNP Paribas | Target raised | Outperform | $165 → $175 |
| 2026-08-05 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $180 → $170 |
| 2026-07-14 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $171 → $152 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LDOS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -28.8% | +40.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -28.9% | +7.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.4% | 29.4% |
| Max drawdown | -49.5% (Nov 2025→Jun 2026) | -48.4% (Jan 2026→Jun 2026) |
Companies that name LDOS in their SEC reports
| Relationship to LDOS | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | MOBIX LABS, INC (MOBX) | 10-K Jan 13, 2026 | “the year ended September 30, 2025, sales to Leidos Holdings, Inc. accounted for approximately 50% of our net revenues.” |
LDOS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.04 | $3.17 | -4.2% | $4.71B | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.96 | $3.16 | -6.2% | $4.64B | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $12.41 | $12.35 | +0.5% | $18.31B | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $12.55 | $13.11 | -4.3% | $19.05B | 17 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 134.73 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.26% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 129.23 |
| Open | USD 130.54 |
| Day Range | USD 130.44 – 134.92 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 98.86 – 205.77 |
| Volume | 968,269 shares |
| Market Cap | $16.91B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LDOS)
Nexqual's technical model rates LDOS "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.59 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 129.72) |
| MACD | 0.62 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LDOS)
Wall Street analysts rate LDOS "Hold" based on 17 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 151.73 (range USD 127–225), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 17 |
| Mean Target | USD 151.73 |
| High Target | USD 225 |
| Low Target | USD 127 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 11 / 0 |
Earnings (LDOS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.04 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.71B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.26 vs est 2.91 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.13 vs est 2.91 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.76 vs est 2.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.05 vs est 2.72 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LDOS)
| Total Revenue | $17.63B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.20% |
| Gross Margin | +17.79% |
| Operating Margin | +11.72% |
| Profit Margin | +7.80% |
| ROE | +27.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.23 |
| Current Ratio | 1.63 |
| Total Cash | $748.00M |
| Total Debt | $6.58B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $2.16B (12.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LDOS)
Nexqual rates Leidos Holdings, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.1% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 18%, operating 12% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $748M cash and investments vs $6.03B debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $2.16B (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 28%, ROA 8.9% |
Ownership (LDOS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +84.63% |
| Shares Outstanding | 125.49M |
| Float | 124.55M |
| Short % of Float | +4.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (LDOS)
Leidos Holdings, Inc. is led by Thomas A. Bell, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Thomas A. Bell |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Christopher R. Cage |
| President of Defense Sector | Cynthia A. Gruensfelder |
| Chief Technology Officer | Theodore Tanner |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | Stephen Vather |
Major Backers & Investors (LDOS)
Notable institutional backers of Leidos Holdings, Inc. include JPMorgan, Invesco, First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 3.05% |
| Invesco | 2.5% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.21% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. II-First TRT NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | 1.93% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.61% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 10.83% |
| BlackRock | 7.93% |
| State Street | 5% |
| Geode Capital | 2.93% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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