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Leidos (LDOS): 12% Beat, Zero Real Growth, $48.7B Backlog. Is LDOS Stock a Buy?

Published 2026-08-05

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-05
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$130.60
+11.22 (+9.40%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
11.94x
Forward: 9.95x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
3.7%
Earnings: -7.6%
Margins
12.2% op
Gross: 17.9% · Net: 8.2%
Balance sheet
1.40x current
Debt / Equity: 137.1
52-week range / Beta
$98.86 - $205.77
Beta: 0.55
Analyst target
$150.67
Upside: 15.4%
Cash / shareholder return
7.27% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 1.40%

Company context

Industry: Information Technology Services
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 3.28x
Return on equity: 30.6%
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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Market context for LDOS

Competitive view

LDOS vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

LDOS latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
LDOS
LDOS
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Palantir Technologies latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Palantir Technologies
PLTR
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.
Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
LDOS
$16.43B
LDOS
SSNC
$19.02B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
$390.88B
Palantir Technologies
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
LDOS
11.9x
LDOS
SSNC
22.8x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
182.8x
Palantir Technologies
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
LDOS
9.9x
LDOS
SSNC
10.5x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
77.7x
Palantir Technologies
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
LDOS
3.7%
LDOS
SSNC
10.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
84.7%
Palantir Technologies
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
LDOS
-7.6%
LDOS
SSNC
34.7%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
325.0%
Palantir Technologies
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
LDOS
12.2%
LDOS
SSNC
24.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
46.2%
Palantir Technologies
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
LDOS
17.9%
LDOS
SSNC
48.1%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
84.1%
Palantir Technologies
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
LDOS
8.2%
LDOS
SSNC
13.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
43.7%
Palantir Technologies
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
LDOS
30.6%
LDOS
SSNC
12.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
32.6%
Palantir Technologies
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
LDOS
7.3%
LDOS
SSNC
6.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
0.5%
Palantir Technologies
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
LDOS
137.12x
LDOS
SSNC
115.90x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
2.48x
Palantir Technologies
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
LDOS
1.40x
LDOS
SSNC
1.06x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
6.91x
Palantir Technologies
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
LDOS
0.55
LDOS
SSNC
1.09
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
1.56
Palantir Technologies
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
LDOS
1.4%
LDOS
SSNC
1.4%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
Palantir Technologies
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
LDOS
15.4%
LDOS
SSNC
13.9%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
PLTR
14.2%
Palantir Technologies

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Leidos (LDOS): 12% Beat, Zero Real Growth, $48.7B Backlog. Is LDOS Stock a Buy?
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