LDOS

Leidos stock fell 1.56% on October 13, 2026, underperforming the broader market. The security and engineering company has declined 8.45% over the past month, significantly lagging its sector's 3.58% gain.

However, analysts project modest growth with Q3 EPS expected at $3.09 (up 1.31% YoY) and full-year earnings of $12.39 per share (up 3.34% YoY). The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 9.82, below its industry average of 13.43, and holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Leidos Holdings (LDOS), a global science and technology leader serving defense, intelligence, civil and health markets, is highlighted as a potential growth investment. The company holds a #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank with an A VGM Score and A Growth Style Score, forecasting 3.3% year-over-year earnings growth for the current fiscal year. One analyst recently revised earnings estimates upward, with the consensus estimate increasing to $12.39 per share and an average earnings surprise of +11.3%.

Leidos Holdings (LDOS), a defense and technology company, receives a #3 (Hold) rating from Zacks with a VGM Score of A and Value Style Score of A. The company features an attractive forward P/E ratio of 9.63, with two analysts revising fiscal 2026 earnings estimates upward by $0.01 to $12.39 per share, and an average earnings surprise of +11.3%.