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Leidos Holdings Inc(LDOS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LDOS
09/15/2026: LDOS (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-0.72%). Updated daily EoD!
Leidos Holdings is a prominent technology and services provider for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil government agencies. The company distinguishes itself through deep domain expertise in digital modernization and mission-critical system integration, providing a stable foundation of long-term contract revenue. Its primary investment story centers on the ongoing demand for AI and cybersecurity upgrades across the federal landscape. Investors should remain mindful of execution risks associated with large-scale contracts and sensitivity to federal budget fluctuations. Overall, Leidos serves as a steady, reliable component for portfolios seeking defense-sector exposure, with consistent dividend payouts that may appeal to income-focused investors looking for long-term stability over rapid growth.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Leidos offers steady, predictable growth rather than explosive, high-volatility expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can exhibit strong momentum trends during periods of increased defense spending. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is generally tied to contract backlogs and requires assessment of federal budget cycles. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Leidos provides reliable, recurring dividend income supported by government-backed cash flows. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Government-backed revenue streams provide a measure of insulation from broader market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock is influenced by federal budget headlines and broader defense-sector sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Reliance on government contract margins means valuation is sensitive to changes in federal procurement policy. |
| Competition risk (AI/Technical) | Medium | Maintaining an edge in technical talent and AI innovation against peers like Booz Allen is vital. |
| Business quality | Strong | Leidos enjoys high barriers to entry and long-term, sticky customer relationships with federal agencies. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is considered stable, though not a high-yield play compared to utilities or REITs. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large-scale IT modernization contracts involve complex execution risks that can impact profit margins. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 41.9% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 16.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.4 | 1Y Target Price 156.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.4 | 1Y Target Price 156.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4M shares | Beta 0.57 | 52 Weeks Range 98.54 - 203.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 98.54 - 203.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.31% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.71 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Solutions | Airborne, space, and ground systems development. | This is the core engine driven by long-term Department of Defense contracts. |
| Health & Civil | IT systems for hospitals, transportation screening, and air traffic control. | Provides stable, essential services that are less sensitive to short-term military budget changes. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Valuation
Trailing PE 12.4 | Forward PE 9.87 | Enterprise Value 22.00B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 |
Enterprise Value 22.00B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.95 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.49 | Shares Outstanding 125.49M | Shares Floating 124.55M |
Shares Outstanding 125.49M | Shares Floating 124.55M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.55 | Percent Institutions 84.73 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Leidos Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Reston, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-10-13 | CEO & Director Mr. Thomas A. Bell | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 50000 | Website https://www.leidos.com |
Full time employees 50000 | Website https://www.leidos.com | ||
Leidos Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides services and solutions for government and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The National Security & Digital segment provides national security software; services by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to coordinate sea, ground, air, and space to help warfighters; offensive, defensive, and physical cyber operation solutions; intelligence analysis, operational support, logistics operations, security, linguistics, force production, biometrics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives, energetics, training, and other services; and Digital Modernization and transformation services. The Health & Civil segment offers air traffic control systems; health mission software; managed health services; infrastructure management and operation; logistical operations and information technology support; and life science research and development support services. The Commercial & International segment provides power grid engineering and design, grid modernization, utility planning and consulting, energy management and efficiency, technology-driven innovation, and software and application development; people scanners, computed tomography carry-on baggage scanners, checked baggage scanners, and explosive trace detectors; mobile, non-intrusive ports and borders inspection systems; and open-architecture platform that transforms airport security by integrating disparate devices and technologies into a unified management system. The Defense Systems segment offers air and missile defense, maritime, aerospace, and cyber and threat systems; offers airborne training, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and provides space-based electro-optic infrared systems, multi/hyperspectral, electronic warfare and signals intelligence, and communications payloads. Leidos Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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