RESTON, Va., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, QTC Medical Services, operating under the brand name Leidos QTC Health Services, has been awarded a contract by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for performing Medical Disability Examination Services in Regions 1-4.   "With more than 1 million examination cases delivered in 2024, Leidos QTC Health Services continues to drive innovation and increase program efficiency for the VBA," said Li ...

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) , a renowned defense contractor, has lately been in the headlines under the defense section for securing multiple million-dollar contracts this month. The company secured a $987 million contract for offering engineering and sustainment services to Foreign Military Sales customers of the U.S. Air Force's F-16 jet program and a $107 million deal for providing geospatial intelligence products with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. In December 2024, LDOS also won three aw ...

RESTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced a new contract to provide critical engineering and sustainment services for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers of the U.S. Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, supporting the F-16 System Program Office. The single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a maximum value of $987 million and 10-year period of performance. A U.S. Air For ...

Gift will support scholarships, technology enhancements, and student engagementRESTON, Va., Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced a $750,000 donation to Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The gift will benefit students and faculty across multiple disciplines, including the School of Science, the School of Engineering, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, as well as various technological advancements at the university."We are proud to join with Hampton University to inve ...

Company Comparison - Leidos (LDOS) has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong earnings estimate revision activity and an improving analyst outlook [3] - Howmet (HWM) has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting less impressive earnings estimate revision activity compared to LDOS [3] - LDOS has a forward P/E ratio of 16.74, significantly lower than HWM's forward P/E of 44.63, indicating LDOS is more undervalued [5] - LDOS has a PEG ratio of 1.13, which is lower than HWM's PEG ratio of 1.60, suggesting LDOS offers better value considering earnings growth [5] - LDOS has a P/B ratio of 4.73, much lower than HWM's P/B ratio of 10.87, further supporting LDOS as a more undervalued option [6] Valuation Metrics - The Value category evaluates companies using key metrics such as P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share [4] - LDOS has a Value grade of B, while HWM has a Value grade of D, indicating LDOS is the superior value option based on valuation figures [7] Investment Strategy - A strong Zacks Rank combined with a high grade in the Value category of the Style Scores system is a proven strategy for identifying value stocks [2]

RESTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with complex technical and manufacturing projects. In recognition of this gift, Drake State will name its new advanced manufacturing facility the Leidos Advanced Training Complex."At Leidos, we believe in the transformative power of education, ...

Leidos (LDOS) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this security and engineering company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings est ...

RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) announced today a new contract to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), a critical system that delivers vital organ transplant information to patients, donors, and healthcare providers. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a total potential value ...

Powered by new defense contract wins, Leidos just delivered a strong beat-and-raise quarter. Leidos (LDOS 8.87%) stock is posting big gains Tuesday following the publication of the company's thirdquarter results. The company's share price was up 9.6% as of noon ET. Leidos published its third-quarter results before the market opened today, and results in the period received a bullish response from investors. In addition to strong Q3 numbers, the company also raised its full-year sales and earnings targets. L ...

Leidos Holdings, Inc.'s (LDOS) third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $2.93 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.96 by 49.5%. The bottom line also increased 44.3% from $2.03 registered in the prior-year quarter. The year-over-year upside was driven by increased volumes on managed health services programs and improved program execution and cost control across the company. LDOS reported GAAP earnings of $2.68 per share, implying a significant improvement from the prior-year loss of $2.91 per sha ...