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LDOS Stock Forecast: Leidos Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 16 Sept 2026
$129
+0.09% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Leidos Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $160 — +23.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$16.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$160
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$4.6B+7.2% y/y
Operating income$534.0M
Net income$356.0M
Free cash flow$761.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.3%
1M
−9.8%
YTD
−27.6%
1Y
−28.3%
From 52W high
−34.4%
From 52W low
+29.8%
$100
$197
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LDOS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Leidos Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 16 Sept 2026
65 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
100
Quality
96
Volatility
87
Revisions
69
Accruals
56
Issuance
55
Growth
32
Momentum
19
Size
11

Value (100): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (19): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LDOS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LDOS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LDOSHigh $225Median $160Low $125

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
7 Buy10 Hold0 Sell
Low $125Median $160High $225

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$152 → $132
11 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$138 → $161
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$115 → $135
5 Aug 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsOutperform$165 → $175
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$180 → $170
5 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$124 → $138
14 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$171 → $152
14 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$210 → $160
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$195 → $160
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
7 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$160 → $115
7 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
1 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
1 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
17 June 2026B of A SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
3 June 2026JefferiesDowngradeHold—
7 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LDOS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

LDOS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 16 Sept 2026, Leidos Holdings, Inc. returned −28.3% against +15.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LDOS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LDOSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LDOS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.4×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

Price / book
3.1×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.2%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−9.5%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
17.9%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
7.8%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
27.8%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.9%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.3%

Higher than 31% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Leidos Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $16.2B and an enterprise value of $22.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $17.6B. The latest quarter grew 7.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.4B, a 7.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.72.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.2B.

  • Leidos Holdings, Inc. spent $722.0M on share buybacks and $216.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 125.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.4×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.33%, paying out 16% of earnings.

  • Leidos Holdings, Inc. employs 50,000 people — $353K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 16 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LDOS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc.$16.2B
65
CACICACI International, Inc.$13.9B
54
FISFidelity National Information Services, Inc.$19.1B
50
BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.$19.5B
73
CDWCDW Corp.$19.5B
67
ITGartner, Inc.$12.1B
78
JKHYJack Henry & Associates, Inc.$11.5B
84

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Leidos Holdings, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LDOS news & analysis

Leidos Just Closed a $2.4 Billion Grid-Infrastructure Acquisition. Is This a Quiet AI Winner?

The Motley Fool · 17 Sept 2026positive

Leidos reported improving quarterly momentum, contract wins and higher full-year guidance, and closed a $2.4 billion grid-infrastructure acquisition. The ENTRUST deal significantly expands its grid modernization and power engineering footprint.

Why it matters — This acquisition meaningfully broadens Leidos' grid modernization and power engineering business, which could expand its growth opportunities for LDOS watchers.

Can Navy Network Modernization Support Leidos' Growth Outlook?

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026positive

Leidos received an $875 million Navy contract extension that expands its defense IT role, supports over 650,000 personnel, and adds revenue visibility as part of network modernization efforts. The extension reflects continued demand for its defense networking services.

Why it matters — A LDOS watcher would care because the contract extension adds longer-term revenue visibility and deepens Leidos' position in Navy network modernization.

AstraZeneca, Leidos, Expeditors International And More On CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

Benzinga · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Benzinga reported on CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades" segment, which featured stock picks including AstraZeneca, Leidos, and Expeditors International. The excerpt highlights Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners choosing AstraZeneca, while Leidos was among the companies named in the segment.

Why it matters — Leidos was highlighted as one of the stocks discussed during a widely watched CNBC segment, drawing investor attention to the company.

Leidos to keep 650,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel securely connected worldwide

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026positive

The Department of Navy has awarded Leidos $875 million for the second option year on a contract to secure and maintain critical networks. Leidos will continue supporting more than 650,000 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel by managing over 425,000 devices at more than 2,500 sites worldwide.

Why it matters — The contract extension confirms continued Leidos revenue and reinforces its role in maintaining secure military networks for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Here's Why Leidos (LDOS) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article, "Here's Why Leidos (LDOS) is a Strong Growth Stock," discusses the Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong, market-beating stocks for an investment portfolio.

Why it matters — The piece signals that Leidos is being positioned within investment research as a strong growth stock, which LDOS watchers would find relevant for tracking how the company is viewed by analysts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LDOS stock

What is the LDOS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Leidos Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $160, with estimates ranging from $125 to $225. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LDOS stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering Leidos Holdings, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Leidos Holdings, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 16 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LDOS?

As at 16 Sept 2026, Leidos Holdings, Inc. ranks 65 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (100 of 100).

Will LDOS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +23.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Leidos Holdings, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LDOS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Leidos Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LDOS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $125 to $225 over the next 12 months.

How has LDOS stock performed over the past year?

Leidos Holdings, Inc. returned -28.3% over the 12 months to 16 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Leidos Holdings, Inc. do?

Leidos Holdings, Inc. is a global science and technology company that provides services and solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

What is the latest news on LDOS?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 17 Sept 2026): "Leidos Just Closed a $2.4 Billion Grid-Infrastructure Acquisition. Is This a Quiet AI Winner?". Leidos reported improving quarterly momentum, contract wins and higher full-year guidance, and closed a $2.4 billion grid-infrastructure acquisition. The ENTRUST deal significantly expands its grid modernization and power engineering footprint.

Company

About Leidos Holdings, Inc.

Leidos Holdings, Inc. is a global science and technology company that provides services and solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. Leidos focuses on areas such as cybersecurity, digital modernization, data analytics, mission software, systems engineering, logistics, and sensor-based technologies, supporting government and commercial customers in highly regulated environments. The company’s business is organized around mission-driven segments that address national security, health, civil infrastructure, and international programs, with work spanning software development, enterprise IT, and integrated technical services. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos plays a significant role in delivering technology-intensive solutions that help clients manage complex operations, protect critical systems, and support public-sector missions across the United States and selected international markets.

CEO Mr. Thomas A. Bell · 50,000 employees · United States · https://www.leidos.com