8-K ·Filed Apr 15, 2026

LDOS

Leidos Holdings, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Impact 5/10
Horizonmonths Processed5mo ago SEC0001193125-26-155884
8-K material event: Items 1.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

Monitor for regulatory approval timelines, particularly from antitrust authorities, as this will determine the closing schedule. The joint venture could enhance Leidos' position in security screening technology, but investors should watch for integration challenges and whether the partnership achieves expected synergies in research, development, and manufacturing.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
LDOS ▼ -32.94% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -32.94% · α vs SPY -40.34% · entry $159.00 → $106.62
Entry anchored
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T+1d
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call -1.74% · α -1.99%
$156.24
settled 6mo ago
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call -5.49% · α -7.13%
$150.27
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
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call -19.25% · α -25.30%
$128.39
settled 5mo ago
T+60d
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call -32.94% · α -40.34%
$106.62
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Executive Summary

Leidos is forming a joint venture by combining its Security Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation businesses with Analogic Corporation, a portfolio company of Altaris. The transaction involves a restructuring and equity exchange, with Leidos retaining a 41.5% stake in the new entity. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Type
partnership

Key Facts

  • Leidos is combining its Security Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation businesses with Analogic Corporation
  • The joint venture will be structured through a contribution and equity purchase agreement
  • Leidos will retain a 41.5% ownership stake in the new entity
  • The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026
  • Closing is subject to regulatory approvals including antitrust review
  • The deal aims to strengthen security screening capabilities for airports, borders, and critical infrastructure

Financial Impact

Leidos contributing approximately 1,500 employees and $625 million in projected 2026 revenue to the joint venture

revenueassetsemployee count

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory approval delays or denials
  • Integration challenges between the combined businesses
  • Failure to realize expected synergies in R&D and manufacturing

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design

Investment Themes

Defense Tech

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-155884
Document: d148240d8k.htm0001193125-26-155884
Document: d148240dex991.htm0001193125-26-155884
Document: 0001193125-26-155884-index-headers.html0001193125-26-155884
Document: 0001193125-26-155884-index.html0001193125-26-155884
Document: 0001193125-26-155884.txt0001193125-26-155884
13 reports for LDOS
Performance horizon
33% Hit rate 1 of 3 directional calls best @ T+20▲ +18.10%Aug 3, 2026
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Sep 14, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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$140.21 $129.24▼ −7.82%▼ −7.68%$119.06 (−15.09%)
Aug 31, 2026
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BULLISH ★ 5/10
$140.21 $129.24▼ −7.82%▼ −7.68%$119.06 (−15.09%)
Aug 31, 2026
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BULLISH ★ 6/10
$140.21 $129.24▼ −7.82%▼ −7.68%$119.06 (−15.09%)
Aug 25, 2026
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$134.54 $139.18▲ +3.45%▲ +3.99%$119.06 (−11.51%)
Aug 12, 2026
7w ago
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MIXED ★ 4/10
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$140.66 $143.37▲ +1.93%▲ +2.33%$119.06 (−15.36%)
Aug 3, 2026
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Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$118.72 $139.10▲ +17.17%▲ +15.14%$119.06 (+0.29%)
Aug 3, 2026
8w ago
GOVT-CONTRACT
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$118.72 $139.10▲ +17.17%▲ +15.14%$119.06 (+0.29%)
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