LDOS

Leidos (LDOS) closed at $127.65, up 1.27%, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.28% gain. The company is expected to report Q3 earnings on November 3, 2026, with forecasted EPS of $3.06 and revenue of $4.71 billion, both showing modest year-over-year growth. However, Leidos carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating despite trading at a Forward P/E of 10.2, below the industry average of 14.58, suggesting undervaluation concerns.

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%.

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Leidos stock declined 2.31% to $116.69, underperforming the broader market which gained 0.58%. The security and engineering company has lost 10.22% over the past month.

While quarterly revenue is expected to grow 5.52% year-over-year to $4.72 billion, EPS is projected to fall 1.64%. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) with a Forward P/E of 9.73, trading at a discount to its industry average.

Leidos (LDOS) closed at $121.83, down 1.03%, underperforming the S&P 500. The security and engineering company has declined 11.55% over the past month.

While revenue is projected to grow 5.52% next quarter and 6.52% for the full year, EPS is expected to decline 1.64% quarterly. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 10.03, below the industry average of 12.4, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a recent 0.86% downward revision in consensus EPS estimates.

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