Market Cap
$15.3B
LDOS
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
$118.67 ▼ -2.71%
Prev close $121.97Market cap$15.3B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$157.73 (+32.9%)
▲ Neutral
Analyst conviction 5/10
33 New Institutional Positions17 Institutional Exits Defense Tech
Snapshot
The big-picture read on LDOS right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Hold (48%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$8.2B
Inst. Activity
33 buys / 17 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $2.1M sell
Insider Net $
-$2.1M
Social Sentiment
47° Neutral
SEC Reports
10
Press Releases
3
Price chart 30d -11.3%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 29, 2026 earnings
Sep 14, 2026 Press Leidos launches agentic AI platform to speed response to cyber threats
UpHold Effect™ Agentic SOC Automation helps federal security teams move from alert overload to clear
Leidos received an $875 million award for the second option year of the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) Servic
Impact 4/10
Leidos received a $59.3M contract modification from the GSA for administrative realignment of ceiling and funding across
GOVT-CONTRACT — Impact 3/10
Leidos received a $51.5M modification to its ECIS 2.0 contract with the Department of Health and Human Services. This is
GOVT-CONTRACT — Impact 3/10
Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings (LDOS), received a $113.7M modification to its NCI oper
GOVT-CONTRACT — Impact 5/10
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Aug 25, 2026 Press May Gary Stephen sold 1,000 shares
Director @ $140.85 ($140.8K)
Leidos announced a $56 million, 66-month contract from the Naval Health Research Center for behavioral health research a
Impact 3/10
Aug 11, 2026 Insider
Geer Noel B sold 8,500 shares
Director @ $140.59 ($1.2M)
Analyst ratings buy % -26.2%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
48% rate it Buy or better · 25 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Hold | 56% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 5, 2026 | BNP Paribas | MAINTAIN | Outperform | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 48% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 48% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 48% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 56% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 52% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 52% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 59% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 59% |
Price targets
Where 15 covering analysts think LDOS trades over the next 12 months.
$157.73 +32.9% upside Strong Buy
Current$118.67 Low$132.00 Median$160.00 High$225.00 15 analysts
$132.00$225.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.4/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +20.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
47°
Neutral
BearishNeutralBullish
Recent posts
Has anyone else thought about the implications of the CoreWeave/Leidos CRWV/LDOS partnership?
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Defence Contractor Research — BAH, LDOS, BWXT, PSN, AVAV
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BAH, LDOS, BWXT, PSN, AVAV - Defence contractor research.
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Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
10 SEC filing reports analyzed · 3 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 6 neutral · avg impact 4.0/10.Plus 3 press releases.
NEUTRALGOVT-CONTRACT3/10
Leidos received a $59.3M contract modification from the GSA for administrative realignment of ceilin
Sep 11, 2026
NEUTRALGOVT-CONTRACT3/10
Leidos received a $51.5M modification to its ECIS 2.0 contract with the Department of Health and Hum
Sep 2, 2026
BULLISHGOVT-CONTRACT5/10
Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., a subsidiary of Leidos Holdings (LDOS), received a $113.7M modifica
Sep 2, 2026
BULLISHGOVT-CONTRACT6/10
Leidos received a $159M contract modification from the Department of Homeland Security extending the
Sep 2, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 29, 2026
earnings
Leidos launches agentic AI platform to speed response to cyber threats
UpHold Effect™ Agentic SOC Automation helps federal security teams move from alert overload to clear guidance and automated response while keeping hum
Sep 29, 2026
government_contract
$242M govt contract mod: LEIDOS, INC.
Agency: Social Security Administration. Mod P00030: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR 5, ADD AN OPTION YEAR 5 TRAVEL CLIN, A
Sep 23, 2026
government_contract
$150M govt contract mod: LEIDOS, INC.
Agency: National Science Foundation. Mod P00186: SCIENCE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES ANTARCTIC PROGRAM. MOD 186, FY27 ANNU
Sep 23, 2026
government_contract
$64M govt contract mod: QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs. Mod P00001: MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS - FY26 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
Sep 23, 2026
government_contract
$30M govt contract mod: QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs. Mod P00001: MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS- FY26 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $3.05 | $2.97–$3.17 | -0.0% | +0.0% | 1↑ 10↓ | $4.7B | 14 |
| Next Q | $2.98 | $2.76–$3.29 | 8.1% | -0.5% | 0↑ 11↓ | $4.7B | 14 |
| Current FY | $12.40 | $12.24–$12.55 | 3.4% | +0.0% | 8↑ 4↓ | $18.3B | 16 |
| Next FY | $12.75 | $11.73–$13.50 | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2↑ 10↓ | $19.2B | 17 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $3.049 | — |
| 7d ago | $3.049 | — |
| 30d ago | $3.049 | — |
| 60d ago | $3.168 | -0.119 |
| 90d ago | $3.166 | -0.117 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own LDOS (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $8.2B total value (79,949,925 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 33 institutions added/increased vs 17 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 9,948,879 | $1.0B | 12.4% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 8,214,527 | $845.8M | 10.3% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 6,277,845 | $646.4M | 7.8% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5,368,745 | $552.8M | 6.7% | — |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 3,833,352 | $385.0M | 4.7% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 3,672,030 | $376.8M | 4.6% | — |
| Invesco Ltd. | 3,138,201 | $323.1M | 3.9% | — |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2,775,716 | $285.8M | 3.5% | ADD +73.7% |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2,125,135 | $218.8M | 2.7% | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 2,004,766 | $208.5M | 2.5% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 1,597,764 | 2,775,716 | +73.7% | $285.8M |
| Boston Partners | TRIM | 2,454,639 | 1,724,963 | -29.7% | $178.0M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,708,078 | — | $175.9M |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NEW | — | 1,644,950 | — | $169.4M |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 857,475 | 1,256,517 | +46.5% | $129.4M |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | ADD | 813,458 | 1,025,025 | +26.0% | $105.5M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 1,052,819 | 753,841 | -28.4% | $77.6M |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | ADD | 418,937 | 670,075 | +59.9% | $69.0M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 385,482 | 613,632 | +59.2% | $63.2M |
| Woodline Partners LP | DOUBLED | 56,460 | 606,332 | +973.9% | $62.4M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
14 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$2.1M — $0.00 bought, $2.1M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | May Gary Stephen | Director | SELL | 1,000 | $140.85 | $140.8K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Geer Noel B | Director | SELL | 8,500 | $140.59 | $1.2M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Geer Noel B | Director | SELL | 1,500 | $141.07 | $211.6K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Stevens Roy E | Sector President | TAX W/H | 4,584 | $118.72 | $544.2K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Porter Elizabeth A | Sector President | TAX W/H | 5,092 | $118.72 | $604.5K |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cage Christopher R | Chief Financial Officer | TAX W/H | 4,584 | $118.72 | $544.2K |
| Jul 6, 2026 | KRAEMER HARRY M JANSEN JR | Director | AWARD | 310.431 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | KRAEMER HARRY M JANSEN JR | Director | AWARD | 565.122 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | SHAPARD ROBERT S | Director | AWARD | 6.957 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Antal Daniel J. | EVP, General Counsel | AWARD | 5.749 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for LDOS.
Shares short
5,236,432
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+44.5%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
4.4
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈4.2%
Estimate — not % of float
All LDOS filing & press-release reports (13)
- PRESS-RELEASE reportSep 14, 2026
- GOVT-CONTRACT reportSep 11, 2026
- GOVT-CONTRACT reportSep 2, 2026
- GOVT-CONTRACT reportSep 2, 2026
- GOVT-CONTRACT reportSep 2, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 25, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 12, 2026
- 144 reportAug 11, 2026
- GOVT-CONTRACT reportAug 5, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 3, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 15, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 19, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 3, 2026