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Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in three reportable segments; Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. Defense Solutions provides technologically latest services, solutions, and products to a broad customer base. It generates key revenue from Defense Solutions.

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In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Leidos Holdings and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $198.57, accompanied by a high estimate of $230.00 and a low estimate of $153.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $191.54, the current average has increased by 3.67%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736373648_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Leidos Holdings among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gautam Khanna</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Strauss</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gursky</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cai von Rumohr</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Herbert</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Arment</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Leidos Holdings. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Leidos Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Leidos Holdings's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Leidos Holdings's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LDOS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Leidos Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Leidos Holdings</h2>
Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in three reportable segments; Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. Defense Solutions provides technologically latest services, solutions, and products to a broad customer base. It generates key revenue from Defense Solutions.
<h3>Financial Insights: Leidos Holdings</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Leidos Holdings showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.86% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Leidos Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 8.69%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Leidos Holdings's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 8.03%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Leidos Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.77%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, Leidos Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna downgrades Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $200 to $165.

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Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $205 to $199.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Leidos Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $199

The launch of the U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAR#NYSE">WAR</a>) on Dec. 30, 2024, and its subsequent debut on the New York Stock Exchange, is another feather in the cap for U.S. Global Investors Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GROW#NASDAQ">GROW</a>) extensive suite of ETFs targeting specific sectors. The fund aims to bring investors into the areas of advanced technology, defense and aerospace with an expense ratio of 0.6%.
The ETF holds total net assets of $1 million, per the company&#8217;s fact sheet, and rebalances quarterly. Holdings are split, with the following 10 holdings equally representing seven percent each of the fund: Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>), General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), Hexcel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>), Leidos Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). Other notable holdings include Rheinmetall AG, Cohort plc, Cognyte Software and F5, each constituting 4% of the portfolio.
A general breakdown of the ETF holdings looks like this: data centers, homeland protection, aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, and semiconductor. All these sectors are interconnected in today&#8217;s global economy.
Interestingly, <a href="https://www.usglobaletfs.com/app/uploads/2024/12/WAR-Factsheet.pdf">28%</a> of the ETF's technology sector exposure will consist of semiconductor stocks. This is important as the chip industry has been in the spotlight for a while now for its lucrative outlook. According to a recent <a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/technology/state-of-the-semicon-industry.html">PwC report</a>, global semiconductor revenues are anticipated to grow "more than twice as fast as global GDP, reaching over $1 trillion by 2030." Thus, a larger exposure in this area makes sense.
Also, another 28% of the fund's overall holdings will go to Cybersecurity, an area that needs intense R&amp;D and consistent advancements to tackle the growing sophistication of global cybercrimes, including cyberespionage, a major headache for governments.
The stocks included in this actively managed fund will be chosen subject to some quantitative and fundamental parameters. Also, there is a possibility for the fund to invest in foreign companies and emerging markets. The fund prospectus currently states that its exposure to companies in the U.S. is 83%, U.K. is 7%, Germany is 7%, France 3% and Norway 3%.
The ETF issuer has a note of warning to investors in its press release: "The fund's concentration in the securities of a particular industry namely Aerospace and Defense, Cybersecurity and Semi-conductor industries as well as geographic concentration may cause it to be more susceptible to greater fluctuations in share price and volatility due to adverse events that affect the Fund's investments."
Nonetheless, the defense industry presents a significant investment opportunity due to various global factors. 
Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine, tensions with China and heightened military spending especially in Europe due to the almost doubling of arms imports between 2019 and 2023 will require high levels of defense spending. 
Advanced technologies in warfare are transforming war; countries are heavily investing in AI, hypersonic missiles, and autonomous weapons, with the example being China. 
As detailed by U.S. Global ETFs, cyber threats are also rising, with a 75% increase in global cyberattacks and leading to high investments in cyber security infrastructure. Bipartisan U.S. defense spending and increases in NATO military spending add weight to the potential growth of this sector. Another reason for European defense system modernization and the reduction of U.S. reliance on their systems is to grow more independent.
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Leidos Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) short percent of float has risen 35.6% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.59 million shares sold short, which is 2.59% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.53 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Leidos Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734717623_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Leidos Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Leidos Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Leidos Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.29%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Ratings for Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) were provided by 15 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Leidos Holdings and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $198.53, accompanied by a high estimate of $230.00 and a low estimate of $153.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 6.86% from the previous average price target of $185.79.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734012095_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Leidos Holdings's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Strauss</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gursky</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cai von Rumohr</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Herbert</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Arment</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gursky</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Seifman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Leidos Holdings. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Leidos Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Leidos Holdings's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Leidos Holdings's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LDOS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Leidos Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Leidos Holdings's Background</h2>
Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in three reportable segments; Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. Defense Solutions provides technologically latest services, solutions, and products to a broad customer base. It generates key revenue from Defense Solutions.
<h3>Financial Insights: Leidos Holdings</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Leidos Holdings showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.86% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 8.69%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Leidos Holdings's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 8.03%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Leidos Holdings's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.77% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Leidos Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.11, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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In-Depth Examination Of 15 Analyst Recommendations For Leidos Holdings

Goldman Sachs analyst Gavin Parsons downgrades Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $228 to $153.

Goldman Sachs Downgrades Leidos Holdings to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $153

<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4317921-1&amp;h=2293533774&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2F&amp;a=Leidos">Leidos</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) received three new awards from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to begin the next phase of IT transformation and migrate an expanded user base to the Department of Defense Network (DoDNet) under the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program. DISA is working with Leidos through the single-award, $11.5 billion, 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity DES contract to optimize network services for Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities (DAFAs) as they migrate from their legacy systems to the modernized, consolidated DoDNet.
"Under these awards, Leidos will begin to integrate new technologies and services into DoDNet with the goal of enabling DAFA migrations and enhancing user experience," said Bryan Jolly, Leidos senior vice president of digital modernization for the DISA IT business area. "We are proud to continue our work with DISA to create a more efficient, modern, secure, and resilient common IT computing environment. This will help defense agencies focus on their mission and support our nation's warfighters around the world."
The first task order supports DoDNet Generation 2 Release 2, which positions the network for large-scale DAFA migrations, delivering data-driven, cloud-based management services, automation tools, Zero Trust cybersecurity enhancements, and an optimized user experience. These new capabilities aim to provide the DoDNet user community with access to highly reliable, available, secure, and scalable network operations to empower their unique missions.
The second and third awards launch the migration process to DoDNet for two DAFAs, the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
In collaboration with DISA, Leidos is working with 14 DAFAs through various stages of DoDNet onboarding and expects to have approximately 100,000 users migrated to the new network by the end of 2025. DoDNet is projected to support approximately 370,000 DAFA users and endpoints once implementation is complete.
With a combined total contract value of more than $30 million, these three awards build upon Leidos' <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4317921-1&amp;h=3049947159&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2Finsights%2Fleidos-awarded-823-million-disa-task-order-operate-and-sustain-modernized-dodnet&amp;a=recent+win+of+an+%24823+million%2C+five-year+task+order">recent win of an $823 million, five-year task order</a> from DISA to provide the long-term operations and sustainment construct for DoDNet.
Leidos has been leading operations for the DES DoDNet program since February 2022.
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Contracts

Leidos Receives 3 DISA Awards To Launch The Next Phase Of It Transformation And End User Migrations To The Modernized DoDNet; Combined Total Contract Value Of More Than $30M

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$156.7K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$232.5K</td>
<td>894</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TRU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$138.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>429</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>63</td>
<td>294</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/06/24</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$43.7K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$166.0K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>194</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 2770 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1705 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 135 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1650 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.7K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 10734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1675 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $232.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TRU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRU#NYSE">TRU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 6223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 135 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 421 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $138.9K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1410 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 264 contract(s) at a $62.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 63 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 294 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 2023 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NKLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 6, 2024. Parties traded 152 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.7K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 91 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LDOS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 80 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $166.0K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 202 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 409 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 71 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 3013 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 194 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

UBS analyst Gavin Parsons initiates coverage on Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $182.

Initiation

UBS Initiates Coverage On Leidos Holdings with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $182

Leidos Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) short percent of float has risen 29.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.91 million shares sold short, which is 1.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.05 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Leidos Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732822222_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Leidos Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Leidos Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Leidos Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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(LDOS) - Analyzing Leidos Holdings's Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $230 to $205.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Leidos Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $205

During the last three months, 13 analysts shared their evaluations of Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $201.0, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $175.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 13.21% increase from the previous average price target of $177.54.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732298638_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Leidos Holdings by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Strauss</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gursky</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cai von Rumohr</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Herbert</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gavin Parsons</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Arment</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$218.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Gursky</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$194.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Seifman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$183.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Leidos Holdings. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Leidos Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Leidos Holdings's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LDOS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Leidos Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Leidos Holdings</h2>
Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in three reportable segments; Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. Defense Solutions provides technologically latest services, solutions, and products to a broad customer base. It generates key revenue from Defense Solutions.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Leidos Holdings's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Leidos Holdings's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 6.86% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 8.69%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Leidos Holdings's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 8.03%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Leidos Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.77%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Leidos Holdings's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.11.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Leidos Holdings: 13 Analysts Share Their Views

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $205 to $185.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Leidos Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $185

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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in LDOS usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Leidos Holdings. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 50% being bullish and 50% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $974,530, and there was a single call, worth $29,500.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $170.0 for Leidos Holdings during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Leidos Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Leidos Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $170.0, over the past month.
<h3>Leidos Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731696364_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$346.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$148.7K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>133</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$111.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LDOS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$96.5K</td>
<td>202</td>
<td>289</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Leidos Holdings</h3>
Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"), and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, etc. The company is engaged in three reportable segments; Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health. Defense Solutions provides technologically latest services, solutions, and products to a broad customer base. It generates key revenue from Defense Solutions.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Leidos Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Leidos Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,765,461, the LDOS's price is down by -5.9%, now at $158.06. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 88 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Leidos Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $212.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Leidos Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Leidos Holdings with a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Leidos Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on Leidos Holdings, maintaining a target price of $218. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Leidos Holdings, maintaining a target price of $205. 
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The technology industry is well-positioned for significant growth thanks to the rapid advancements in emerging technologies and the digitization of business operations. Amid this backdrop, fundamentally solid tech stocks Adobe (ADBE), Leidos Holdings (LDOS), and DocuSign (DOCU) could be strong buys for 2025. Continue reading... The technology industry is on the path to robust growth, given the continuous innovations in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Thus, investors could consider adding fundamentally sound tech stocks Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>), and DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>), which analysts believe to be strong buys for 2025.
The tech industry is expected to continue strong growth in 2025, driven by <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/information-technology-global-market-report">advancements in AI</a>, automation, and cloud computing. Increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions and data-driven innovation will further fuel expansion. The rise of 5G and IoT will create new opportunities in connectivity and digital transformation.
Moreover, the IT services landscape in the US is undergoing significant transformation driven by workforce dynamics and technological advancement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment growth in the IT sector is projected to <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/united-states-it-services-market">surge by 31% by 2026</a>, with approximately 255,400 new IT jobs expected to be created during this timeframe.
Considering these factors, let's take a look at the fundamentals of the three tech stock picks.
Adobe Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">ADBE</a>)
ADBE operates as a diversified software company globally. It operates in three segments: Digital Media; Digital Experience; and Publishing and Advertising. The company offers products, services, and solutions that enable individuals, teams, and enterprises to create, publish, and promote content, and Document Cloud, a unified cloud-based document services platform.
On December 10, ADBE and Box, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/BOX/">BOX</a>), the leading Intelligent Content Management platform, announced a partnership to redefine how digital media is managed, created, and shared in the enterprise. With Adobe Express available as the default image editor in Box, customers will be able to easily create more engaging content without leaving Box's secure platform.
On December 3, ADBE and Amazon.com's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMZN/">AMZN</a>) AWS expanded their strategic partnership to make Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) available on AWS to empower brands in deepening customer relationships with precise personalization. AEP delivers an actionable view of customers across every channel, with AI-driven insights ensuring timely and relevant customer experiences.
During the fourth quarter, which ended November 29, 2024, ADBE's total revenue increased 11.1% from the prior year's quarter to $5.61 billion. The company's gross profit grew 13% from the year-ago value to $4.99 billion. The company's non-GAAP operating income of $2.60 billion indicates growth of 10.8% over the previous year. Furthermore, the company reported non-GAAP net income of $2.13 billion and $4.81 per share, up 8.8% and 12.6% from the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Buoyed by its strong financial performance, the company provided its targets for fiscal year 2025. ADBE projects total revenue of $23.30 billion to $23.55 billion. Its Digital Media segment revenue is set at $17.25 billion to $17.40 billion, and its Digital Experience segment revenue at $5.80 billion to $5.90 billion. Also, the company expects non-GAAP EPS between $20.20 and $20.50.
Street expects ADBE's revenue and EPS for the first quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 9.3% and 11% year-over-year to $5.66 billion and $4.97, respectively. Furthermore, the company has topped the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is remarkable.
Shares of ADBE have plunged 25.8% over the past month to close the last trading session at $405.92.
ADBE's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of A, which translates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
ADBE has an A grade for Quality. It also has a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #14 out of 125 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software - Application</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have ADBE ratings for Momentum, Value, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all ADBE ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ADBE/">here</a>.
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>)
LDOS provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health segments. It offers national security solutions and air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace systems.
On October 31, LDOS was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN). The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a total potential value of $235 million.
On October 30, LDOS received a contract to provide critical supply support for weapons systems that keep the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces mission-ready. The Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing (TARP) contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, supporting NAVSUP's Weapon Systems Support (WSS).
For the third quarter that ended September 27, 2024, LDOS' revenues rose 6.9% year-over-year to $4.19 billion, and its non-GAAP operating income grew 34.4% from the year-ago value to $562 million. The company's non-GAAP net income and EPS came in at $396 million and $2.93, reflecting growth of 39.9% and 44.3% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Also, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 32.2% from the year-ago value to $596 million.
Street expects LDOS' revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to grow 3.8% year-over-year to $4.13 billion, and its EPS is expected to grow 13.6% year-over-year to $2.26 for the same quarter. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past nine months, LDOS' stock has surged 18.4% and 36.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $149.44.
LDOS' robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade Momentum and a B for Value and Quality. LDOS is ranked #6 out of 79 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">Click here</a> to access the additional LDOS ratings (Sentiment, Growth, and Stability).
DocuSign, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">DOCU</a>)
DOCU provides digital solutions like e-signatures, contract management, and industry-specific tools, serving businesses, government agencies, and professionals to streamline and secure agreement processes.
On November 20, 2024, DOCU launched "DocuSign for Developers," empowering developers and businesses to enhance agreement management on its Intelligent Agreement Management platform. This initiative strengthens DOCU's ecosystem and expands its integration and scalability capabilities, boosting its market appeal.
In the fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024, DOCU's total revenue increased 7.8% year-over-year to $754.82 million. Its non-GAAP income from operations was $223.08 million, up 19% from the year-ago value. Moreover, its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share stood at $188.50 million and $0.90, up 15.1% and 13.9% over the prior-year quarter, respectively.
Street expects DOCU's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, to increase 6.8% and 11.1% year-over-year to $760.94 million and $0.84, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
DOCU's stock gained 12.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $90.21.
DOCU's POWR Ratings reflect bright prospects. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value and Growth. DOCU is ranked #5 out of 18 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-saas/">Software - SAAS</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, one can access DOCU's ratings (Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment) <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DOCU/">here</a>.
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As the demand for targeted demographics and accurate forecasts continues to rise, the popularity of data analytics is soaring. In this context, does Teradata's (TDC) strategic market position, strategic partnerships, and industry innovations make it a compelling investment opportunity? Read on… The data analytics industry is growing rapidly, fueled by the widespread adoption of big data and predictive analytics. Sectors like finance, healthcare, and transportation are increasingly relying on analytics tools for applications such as market forecasting, research insights, and traffic trend predictions, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
According to a study by Fortune Business Highlights, the data analytics market size is expected to reach $279.31 billion by 2030, growing at an impressive <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/data-analytics-market-108882">CAGR of 27.3%</a>. This growth is a testament to the increasing popularity of the market as more and more businesses are keen to target and forecast their products to meet their needs.
Amid this growth, Teradata Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TDC/">TDC</a>) stands out as a key player in the data analytics market. With strategic partnerships in the pipeline and innovative AI-driven solutions, TDC is enhancing its contributions to the analytics space. Its shares have surged 3.6% over the past three months, closing the last trading session at $31.29.
Now, let us delve deeper into the factors that could shape TDC's performance in the near future.
Recent Developments
On December 3, 2024, TDC <a href="https://www.teradata.com/press-releases/2024/teradata-introduces-rapid-start-generative-ai-use-cases-with-amazon-bedrock-integration">announced a partnership</a> with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver ‘rapid-start' Gen AI use cases when leveraging Teradata VantageCloud on AWS, integrated with Amazon Bedrock.
The partnership allows TDC's VantageCloud's open and connected framework to utilize Amazon Bedrock's capabilities to quickly adopt the latest Gen AI innovations for enterprises and strengthen the company's market presence in the AI market.
On November 19, 2024, TDC announced the availability of its <a href="https://www.teradata.com/press-releases/2024/teradata-ai-unlimited-in-microsoft-fabric">Teradata AI Unlimited for public preview</a> through the Microsoft Fabric Workload Hub. This allows users to trial the solution directly from the Fabric Workload Hub, applying analytic functions without affecting their production Teradata ecosystem.
As AI continues to drive advancements in data science, development, and analytics, this move could strengthen the company's position in these industries.
Sound Historical Growth
Over the past five years, TDC has demonstrated consistent growth across key financial metrics. Its EBITDA grew at a CAGR of 13.1%. Moreover, operational income (EBIT) expanded at a CAGR of 26.3%. Additionally, TDC's net income and EPS grew at a CAGR of 42.4% and 47.3%, respectively.
Strong Financials
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, TDC's total revenue marginally increased year-over-year to $440 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 57.1% from the prior year's quarter to $99 million.
Moreover, the company's non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS rose 55.8% and 64.3% year-over-year to $67 million and $0.69, respectively.
Mixed Analyst Estimates
Analysts predict TDC's revenue for the fiscal year that ended December 2024 to decrease 4.1% year-over-year to $1.76 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to increase 12.8% year-over-year to $2.33. Plus, the company exceeded the consensus EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
For the fiscal year ending December 2025, TDC's revenue is expected to decrease 3.6% from the prior year to $1.69 billion, while its EPS is forecasted to rise 5.6% year-over-year to $2.47.
High Profitability
TDC's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 60.96% is 19.5% higher than the industry average of 51.01%. Its trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> stands at 17.52%, 68.2% higher than the industry average of 10.42%.
In addition, the company boasts a trailing-12-month net income margin of 4.56%, which is 18.8% higher than the sector average of 3.84%. Also, the stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 18.95% outperforms the industry average of 11.35% by 67%.
Discounted Valuation
TDC is currently trading at a forward non-GAAP P/E of 13.40x, which is 47.3% lower than the industry average of 25.44x. Moreover, the stock's forward EV/EBIT multiple stands at 9.17, 58.5% lower than the industry average of 22.07x.
Additionally, it has a forward Price/Sales multiple of 1.70, which is 48.4% lower than the industry average of 3.30x. This indicates that TDC is undervalued compared to the broader market, offering potential upside for investors.
POWR Ratings Reflects Optimism
TDC's strong fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by taking into account 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TDC has an A grade for Quality, supported by profitability measures that exceed industry benchmarks. Moreover, it earns an A grade for Value, driven by its discounted valuation metrics relative to the industry average.
The stock also holds an A grade for Growth, which is in line with its impressive historical growth. TDC has topped the 78-stock <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
Beyond what is stated above, we have also given TDC grades for Sentiment, Momentum, and Stability. Get all TDC ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TDC/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
TDC has emerged as a prominent player in the data analytics market, fueled by its long portfolio of partnerships with industry giants, as well as its innovative AI-driven solutions. With the data analytics market on an upward trend, the company's prospects seem bright for the near future as well.
Considering TDC's high profitability, strong financials, lower valuation, and strategic market position, now might be the ideal time to consider adding TDC to one's investment portfolio.
How Does Teradata Corporation (TDC) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Although TDC's near-term outlook appears sound, it may be worthwhile to explore its industry peers, who also exhibit strong POWR Ratings. So, consider these A (Strong Buy) rated stocks from the Technology - Services industry:
Leidos Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>)
N-able Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NABL/">NABL</a>)
NetScout Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTCT/">NTCT</a>)
To explore more A or B-rated Technology - Services stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">click here</a>.
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TDC shares were unchanged in premarket trading Wednesday. Year-to-date, TDC has gained 0.45%, versus a 0.44% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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NetScout Systems (NTCT) reported robust financial results in the second quarter of 2024, easily beating analysts' expectations. NTCT's diverse portfolio, strategic collaboration and initiatives, and technological innovation are key drivers of the company's ongoing growth and success. So, should you consider buying this stock? Read more to find out... NetScout Systems, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTCT/">NTCT</a>), a leading provider of enterprise performance management, carrier service assurance, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, reported solid financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025. The company's revenue of $191.11 million surpassed the consensus estimate of $188 million. Also, its EPS of $0.47 beat the analysts' expectation of $0.45.
NetScout is actively integrating the latest digital technologies like AI and ML into its systems to advance its services and cater to the evolving customer demand. Also, the company recently introduced multiple advancements targeting cybersecurity and service assurance capabilities.
During the second quarter, the company introduced Omnis AI Insights solution to deliver precise, actionable network telemetry data to feed customer AI initiatives and enable critical outcomes. Also, it introduced enhancements to its nGenius Enterprise Performance Management solution.
Furthermore, in late September, NTCT updated its advanced, scalable deep packet inspection-based Omnis Cyber Intelligence Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform to enable earlier detection of advanced threats.
With the evolution of technology, incidents of cyberattacks, vulnerabilities related to data and software, malware, and unauthorized access to networks are increasing. Such ongoing AI-enabled DDoS threats, a critical need for the protection of IT infrastructure, and advancing cybersecurity &amp; infrastructure security needs are opening new avenues for NTCT and will offer wide expansion opportunities in the future.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 outlook. It expects revenue in the range of $800 million to $830 million. The company projects non-GAAP net income between $153 million and $168 million and $2.10 to $2.30 per share.
On the stock performance front as well, NTCT has maintained its strong pace. Shares of NTCT have gained 15% over the past six months to close its last trading session at $21.68. Also, the stock has surged 3.4% over the past year, reflecting its strong performance.
Let's look at factors that could influence NTCT's performance in the upcoming months.
Positive Recent Developments
On December 19, NTCT updated its industry-leading Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure. The enhanced capabilities can identify and mitigate dynamically changing, AI-enabled DDoS attacks.
On November 13, NTCT expanded its partnership with Arelion, a global connectivity solution provider. The extended partnership aims to strengthen DDoS attack mitigation capabilities. The continued collaboration reflects the companies' ongoing investment in the best network security solutions to protect the technology ecosystem and will enhance NTCT's position in the cybersecurity market.
Also, on September 24, the company enhanced its nGenius Enterprise Performance Management solution, which includes a new notification center to streamline and automate alerts and contextual workflows to identify and resolve problems faster. The nGeniusONE notification center and updates for critical vertical market infrastructure are capable of delivering better service quality.
Solid Financials
For the second quarter that ended September 30, 2024, NTCT reported total revenue of $191.11 million, of which its product revenue grew 0.6% from the year-ago value to $81.03 million. Its non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> was $152.25 million, and non-GAAP income from operations was $44.07 million for the quarter.
Also, the company's non-GAAP net income was $33.56 million and $0.47 per share for the period, respectively. Further, NTCT's cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and investments, and total assets stood at $400.87 million and $2.07 billion as of September 30, 2024.
Favorable Analyst Estimates
Analysts expect NTCT's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending March 2025) to come in at $222 million, indicating an increase of 9.1% year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $0.69 for the same period reflects a 25.5% year-over-year improvement. Further, the company has surpassed the consensus EPS estimate in all of the trailing four quarters.
For the fiscal year 2026, the company's revenue and EPS are anticipated to grow 1.8% and 2.1% year-over-year to $827.93 million and $2.21, respectively.
High Profitability
NTCT's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 77.08% is 52.3% higher than the 50.62% industry average. Its trailing-12-month EBITDA margin of 13.63% is 29.8% higher than the industry average of 10.50%. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 21.22% is significantly higher than the industry average of 87.92%.
Lower Valuation
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, NTCT is currently trading at 10.04x, 60.7% lower than the industry average of 25.54x. The stock's forward EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA of 1.57x and 7.60x are considerably lower than the industry average of 3.38x and 15.59x, respectively.
Additionally, the stock's forward Price/Sales and Price/Cash Flow of 1.91x and 15.27x are 43.1% and 28.8% lower than the industry averages of 3.36x and 21.45x, respectively.
POWR Ratings Reflect Optimism
NTCT's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of A, translating to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. NTCT has a B grade for Value and Quality, consistent with its lower valuation and higher-than-industry profitability.
Also, the stock has a B grade for Sentiment, which is in sync with its optimistic analysts' estimates.
NTCT is ranked #4 among the 78 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry.
Beyond what I have stated above, we have also given NTCT grades for Momentum, Growth, and Stability. Get access to all the NTCT ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NTCT/">here</a>.
Bottom Line
NTCT reported solid financial results in the last reported quarter. The company is continuously expanding its operations with new enhancements and updates. NTCT is also introducing advanced solutions in collaboration with other leading organizations to keep its customers and their systems safe.
Further, the company's long-term prospects are driven by its offering expansion, enhanced capability, and strong financial performance. Given such trends of NTCT, investing in this stock now seems prudent.
How Does NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While NTCT has an overall POWR Rating of A, investors could also check out these other stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology - Services</a> industry with A (Strong Buy) or B (Buy) ratings: Teradata Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TDC/">TDC</a>), Leidos Holdings Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LDOS/">LDOS</a>), and N-able Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NABL/">NABL</a>).
For exploring more A and B-rated technology stocks, <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">click here</a>.
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NTCT shares were trading at $21.83 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.15 (+0.69%). Year-to-date, NTCT has gained 0.78%, versus a 1.44% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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