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LDOS·Leidos Holdings, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
High
$109.57
Open
$108.80
Market Cap
13.54B
52W High
$205.77
Low
$107.27
P. Close
$108.21
P/E
13.24
52W Low
$98.86
Fwd P/E
37.82
DailyIQ Est.
$169.91
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
75
BULLISH
Leidos closed higher, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, signaling positive sentiment ahead of its earnings announcement on August 4, 2026. The outperformance suggests investors are positioning for a potentially upbeat earnings report. Analysts are projecting EPS of $2.90 and revenue of $4.39 billion for the quarter, which will be a key gauge of the company’s fiscal health. A stronger‑than‑expected earnings release could lift the stock further and reinforce confidence in the defense‑tech sector. Conversely, a miss could dampen the rally and prompt a reassessment of the company’s valuation. In the next 1–10 trading days, the market will be watching the earnings call for any guidance on future contract wins and revenue growth. Pay close attention to any forward‑looking statements about upcoming defense contracts or changes in government spending. Also monitor analyst revisions to earnings estimates, as they can trigger short‑term volatility. Finally, keep an eye on broader defense‑tech peers, as Leidos’ performance may influence sector sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Leidos Holdings, Inc. is a technology-driven solutions provider serving government and commercial clients worldwide, with core offerings in national security, digital modernization, and healthcare IT, positioning it firmly within the defense and technology sectors. In the most recent two quarters, Leidos delivered EPS of $3.13 in Q1 2026 versus $2.76 in Q4 2025, a 13.4% increase, while revenue rose to $4.40 billion from $4.207 billion, a 4.7% gain; the following quarter’s revenue estimate of $4.522 billion represents a 1.2% rise over Q3 2025’s $4.469 billion, though EPS guidance is pending. Historically, Leidos has posted EPS beats in five of six quarters from Q4 2024 through Q1 2026, with the sole miss in Q4 2025, and revenue growth has remained modestly positive, with a brief dip in Q4 2025 followed by a rebound in Q1 2026. Recent analyst commentary highlights robust free‑cash‑flow supported by recession‑resistant defense contracts and a sizable backlog, yet forecasts a single‑digit decline in Q2 2026 EPS due to cost pressures and slower revenue growth; price targets have been lowered by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, reflecting uncertainty over the valuation upside. Investors should watch the Q2 2026 earnings release for actual EPS and revenue figures, guidance on defense contract mix, and any announcements regarding share‑buyback plans or capital expenditures, as these factors will directly influence shareholder value and the company’s near‑term valuation trajectory. The company’s backlog of defense work, valued at over $10 billion, underpins expectations of continued revenue generation, while the robust free‑cash‑flow positions Leidos to potentially accelerate share buybacks, a strategy that could support the stock price. However, analysts caution that rising commodity costs and a tightening defense budget may compress margins, contributing to the projected EPS decline. Consequently, the market’s valuation has tightened, with multiple rating agencies revising targets downward, underscoring the importance of monitoring the company’s guidance on contract mix and cost management in the upcoming quarter.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.40$2.63$2.86$3.09$3.32Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.89 - -
Q1'26$2.91$3.13+7.6%
Q4'25$2.96$2.76-6.9%
Q3'25$2.72$3.05+12.3%
Q2'25$2.66$3.21+20.8%
Q1'25$2.50$2.97+18.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.2B$4.3B$4.4B$4.5B$4.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$4.5B - -
Q1'26$4.3B$4.4B+2.6%
Q4'25$4.4B$4.2B-3.9%
Q3'25 - $4.5B -
Q2'25 - $4.3B -
Q1'25 - $4.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

LDOS Stock Snapshot

LDOS is currently trading at $108.88, giving Leidos Holdings, Inc. a market cap of 13.54B and a P/E ratio of 13.2. Today's range spans $107.27–$109.57, with shares opening at $108.80 and moving up $0.67 (0.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 75/100.

Over the past year LDOS has traded between $98.86 and $205.77 - the current price is +10.1% off the 52-week low and -47.1% from the high. 27 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $165.27 (range $110.00–$225.00), implying upside of +51.8%.

Earnings estimate risk is at the forefront for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) - a large-cap Technology name (13.54B market cap) showing a SELL (32/100) alongside bullish sentiment (75/100) often flags a period where consensus estimates are still catching down to what the market is already pricing in. Price: $108.88 (near 52-week lows in $98.86–$205.77). (P/E: 13.2) Active managers who track the technical-fundamental gap tend to position ahead of the revision, not after it.

The current SELL phase for LDOS (32/100) at $108.88 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 75/100 (bullish) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 13.54B in Technology capitalization, LDOS has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $98.86–$205.77 range.