Leidos Holdings stock gains 0.53 percent as earnings beat

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (ISIN US5253271028) closed at USD 128.37 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, up 0.53 percent. The move followed quarterly earnings of USD 3.26 per share and revenue of USD 4.56 billion for the quarter reported on August 4, 2026.

Earnings beat consensus

According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, Leidos earned USD 3.26 per share in the reported quarter, exceeding consensus of USD 2.91 by USD 0.35. Revenue reached USD 4.56 billion, 7.2 percent above the comparable period and ahead of the USD 4.44 billion estimate.

The earnings comparison gives the stock a concrete support point, but the price remains well below its annual peak. The September 22 close was USD 29.92 below the 52-week high of USD 205.77 and USD 29.51 above the 52-week low of USD 98.86.

Guidance and backlog matter

For fiscal 2026, Leidos set earnings guidance at USD 12.20 to USD 12.50 per share, while the analyst estimate cited by MarketBeat on September 22, 2026 was USD 12.27. The range therefore brackets the current-year estimate rather than implying a large guidance gap.

A separate September 23, 2026 market overview cited a consensus rating of Hold and an average price target of USD 163.60. That target stands USD 35.23 above the September 22 close, while the consensus label remains more cautious than a uniform Buy view.

The contract backdrop also adds operating context. StockTitan reported on September 22, 2026 that Leidos won an Army ARTEMIS airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance contract worth up to USD 127 million. The award is smaller than quarterly revenue, but it illustrates how defense work can supplement the broader earnings picture.

Stock remains below yearly high

Leidos traded between USD 126.99 and USD 129.16 on September 22, 2026, with volume of 737,114 shares. The close was USD 0.05 above the 50-day moving average of USD 128.32 and USD 5.77 below the 200-day moving average of USD 134.14, leaving the shorter-term level almost unchanged while the longer-term reference remained higher.

Leidos Holdings stock closed at USD 128.37 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, with the daily change measured against the prior close on the same exchange. Market capitalization stood at USD 16.13 billion as of September 22, 2026.

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