Leidos Holdings, Inc. is preparing to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Tuesday, February 17. Analysts anticipate the company will report a profit of $2.54 per share on a diluted basis, which represents a 7.2% increase from the $2.37 per share reported in the same quarter last year.
In its previous four quarters, Leidos has consistently exceeded Wall Street's earnings per share estimates. For the full fiscal year, analysts project EPS of $11.74, a 15% rise from $10.21 in fiscal 2024. Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, earnings per share are expected to grow 4.5% year-over-year to $12.27.
The company's stock has gained 25.5% over the past 52 weeks. This performance outpaces the S&P 500 Index's 16.9% gain but slightly trails the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF's 26.4% increase during the same period.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Leidos reported record revenue of $4.5 billion, marking an approximate 7% year-over-year increase. The quarter concluded with a total backlog of around $47.7 billion.
Analyst sentiment toward LDOS stock is generally positive, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Among 16 analysts covering the stock, eight recommend "Strong Buy," one suggests "Moderate Buy," and seven advise "Hold." The average price target is $218.78, implying a potential 12.4% upside from current levels.