LDOS
NEUTRAL
$146.15
Live
Leidos Holdings, Inc. · NYSE
Target $199.21
(+36.3%)
$139.69
52W Range
$205.77
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$18.47B
P/E
13.12
ROE
31.0%
Profit margin
8.4%
Debt/Equity
1.08
Dividend yield
1.14%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Leidos (LDOS) presents a complex profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating stable but not strong financial health. While the company exhibits exceptional profitability with an ROE of 31.03% and a low P/E of 13.12, it is currently battling negative revenue growth (-3.60%) and a severe bearish technical trend (0/100). The significant gap between the Graham Number ($98.74) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($328.63) suggests the market is struggling to price the company's transition from revenue expansion to margin optimization. Despite consistent earnings beats, the combination of insider selling and negative top-line growth warrants a neutral stance.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability with ROE at 31.03% and ROA at 9.90%
Attractive valuation with a P/E of 13.12 and Forward P/E of 11.09
Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Very safe dividend payout ratio of 14.63%
Healthy liquidity with a current ratio of 1.70
Key Risks
Negative YoY and Q/Q revenue growth (-3.60%)
Severe bearish technical momentum (0/100 trend score)
High PEG ratio (2.46) suggesting overvaluation relative to current growth rates
Bearish insider sentiment with recent selling activity
Moderate leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$172.5
+18.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
63
Strong
70
45
85
55
60
AI Verdict
Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Low P/E ratio, Negative revenue growth, Strong earnings beats, Bearish technicals
Confidence
80%
Value
70/100
Ref P/E 13.12, PEG 2.46, Graham $98.74
Positives
- P/E is significantly lower than sector average
- Trading well below growth-based intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Price is above the defensive Graham Number
- PEG ratio is elevated
Future
45/100
Ref Revenue Growth -3.60%, Earnings Growth 19.70%
Positives
- Strong earnings growth (19.70%)
- Positive analyst target price ($199.21)
Watchpoints
- Declining revenue growth
- Bearish technical trend
Past
85/100
Ref 25-quarter earnings track record
Positives
- Consistent history of beating EPS estimates
- Strong 3Y and 5Y price appreciation
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month price decline of 21.8%
Health
55/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Positives
- Current ratio 1.70
- Quick ratio 1.35
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only mediocre
- Debt/Equity above 1.0
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield 1.14%, Payout 14.63%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (14.63%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.14%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$146.15
Analyst Target
$199.21
Upside/Downside
+36.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LDOS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LDOS
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Primary
|
+54.6% | +62.3% | +1.2% | -21.8% | -5.2% | -4.6% |
|
MKSI
MKS Inc.
Peer
|
+52.8% | +239.1% | +301.8% | +105.9% | +28.0% | +15.3% |
|
HPQ
HP Inc.
Peer
|
-31.1% | -25.1% | -18.2% | -27.2% | +1.6% | +0.9% |
|
FTV
Fortive Corporation
Peer
|
+12.4% | +25.7% | +18.2% | +23.8% | +11.5% | +0.9% |
|
TEAM
Atlassian Corporation
Peer
|
-69.4% | -60.1% | -67.8% | -57.3% | -7.5% | +0.1% |
LDO
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+54.6%
3Y
+62.3%
1Y
+1.2%
6M
-21.8%
1M
-5.2%
1W
-4.6%
MKS
MKS Inc.
Peer
5Y
+52.8%
3Y
+239.1%
1Y
+301.8%
6M
+105.9%
1M
+28.0%
1W
+15.3%
HPQ
HP Inc.
Peer
5Y
-31.1%
3Y
-25.1%
1Y
-18.2%
6M
-27.2%
1M
+1.6%
1W
+0.9%
FTV
Fortive Corporation
Peer
5Y
+12.4%
3Y
+25.7%
1Y
+18.2%
6M
+23.8%
1M
+11.5%
1W
+0.9%
TEA
Atlassian Corporation
Peer
5Y
-69.4%
3Y
-60.1%
1Y
-67.8%
6M
-57.3%
1M
-7.5%
1W
+0.1%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
13.12
Forward P/E
11.09
PEG Ratio
2.46
P/B Ratio
3.76
P/S Ratio
1.08
EV/Revenue
1.32
EV/EBITDA
9.52
Market Cap
$18.47B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
8.43%
Operating Margin
11.24%
Gross Margin
18.05%
ROE
31.03%
ROA
9.9%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
Earnings Growth
+19.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-3.62%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+15.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.08
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.7
Good
Quick Ratio
1.35
Good
Cash/Share
$8.77
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$4.2B
Gross Margin
17.6%
Op. Margin
11.2%
Net Margin
7.8%
Total Assets
$13.5B
Liabilities
$8.5B
Equity
$4.9B
Debt/Equity
1.74x
Operating CF
$0.5B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
FCF Yield
91%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-17
$2.76
+5.9% surprise
2025-11-04
$2.82
+9.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$3.21
+20.8% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing LDOS against 585 companies in the Technology sector
(44 bullish, 210 neutral, 331 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.12
This Stock
vs
81.59
Sector Avg
-83.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
31.03%
This Stock
vs
-32.34%
Sector Avg
-196.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
8.43%
This Stock
vs
-11.65%
Sector Avg
-172.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.08
This Stock
vs
0.76
Sector Avg
+41.8%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
-3.6%
This Stock
vs
4230.22%
Sector Avg
-100.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.7
This Stock
vs
3.68
Sector Avg
-53.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LDOS
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $18.47B | 13.12 | 31.0% | 8.4% | $146.15 | |
|
MKSI
MKS Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $18.39B | 62.51 | 11.7% | 7.5% | $273.18 | Compare |
|
HPQ
HP Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $18.14B | 7.48 | -% | 4.5% | $19.76 | Compare |
|
FTV
Fortive Corporation
|
BEARISH | $18.81B | 38.42 | 6.4% | 13.9% | $61.09 | Compare |
|
TEAM
Atlassian Corporation
|
BEARISH | $18.0B | - | -13.5% | -3.3% | $68.25 | Compare |
LDOS
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$18.5B
P/E
13.1
ROE
31.0%
Price
$146.15
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | KRAEMER HARRY M. JANSEN JR. | Director | Stock Award | 220 | - |
| 2026-04-07 | PORTER ELIZABETH A | Officer | Sale | 2,000 | $317,555 |
| 2026-03-31 | KRAEMER HARRY M. JANSEN JR. | Director | Stock Award | 363 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | SHAPARD ROBERT S | Director | Stock Award | 4 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | STEVENS ROY E | Officer | Stock Award | 5 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | CAGE CHRISTOPHER R. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 73 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | ANTAL DANIEL J. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 2 | - |
| 2026-03-16 | DAHLBERG GREGORY R. | Director | Option Exercise | 3,345 | $250,942 |
| 2026-03-06 | STEVENS ROY E | Officer | Stock Award | 4,555 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | CAGE CHRISTOPHER R. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 8,375 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | PORTER ELIZABETH A | President | Stock Award | 4,626 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | BELL THOMAS ARTHUR | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 37,288 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | GRUENSFELDER CINDY | Officer | Stock Award | 4,626 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | HULL STEPHEN EDWARD | Officer | Stock Award | 4,555 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | ATKINSON DANIEL A. IV | Officer | Stock Award | 1,076 | - |
KRAEMER HARRY M. JANSEN JR.
Director
2026-04-10
220 shares
PORTER ELIZABETH A
Officer
2026-04-07
2,000 shares
·
$317,555
KRAEMER HARRY M. JANSEN JR.
Director
2026-03-31
363 shares
SHAPARD ROBERT S
Director
2026-03-31
4 shares
STEVENS ROY E
Officer
2026-03-31
5 shares
CAGE CHRISTOPHER R.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-31
73 shares
ANTAL DANIEL J.
General Counsel
2026-03-31
2 shares
DAHLBERG GREGORY R.
Director
2026-03-16
3,345 shares
·
$250,942
STEVENS ROY E
Officer
2026-03-06
4,555 shares
CAGE CHRISTOPHER R.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-06
8,375 shares
PORTER ELIZABETH A
President
2026-03-06
4,626 shares
BELL THOMAS ARTHUR
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-06
37,288 shares
GRUENSFELDER CINDY
Officer
2026-03-06
4,626 shares
HULL STEPHEN EDWARD
Officer
2026-03-06
4,555 shares
ATKINSON DANIEL A. IV
Officer
2026-03-06
1,076 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
8-K
DEF 14A
8-K
8-K
10-K
Leidos (LDOS) filed its annual 10-K on February 17, 2026, detailing its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes comprehensive sections on Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Risk Factors to outline the company's financial performance and potential operational risks.
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
14 analysts
B of A Securities
2026-04-21
Buy
Buy
Truist Securities
2026-04-20
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-04-01
Equal-Weight
RBC Capital
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
Stifel
2026-02-18
Hold
Hold
Baird
2026-02-18
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2026-01-15
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Buy
Buy
Stifel
2026-01-08
Buy
Hold
Citigroup
2025-12-12
Buy
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