Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) shares fell 3.5% to $117.74 as of October 3, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $121.97. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for LDOS. Below, we break down what changed for LDOS, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
LDOS fell 3.5% to $117.74
LDOS fell 3.5% in its latest session, moving from $121.97 to $117.74.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.6×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$14.8B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$153
+29.7% vs price
Price chart
Sep 2 – Oct 2
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Change events — click to jump to details
What it means for Leidos Holdings, Inc. investors
For Leidos Holdings, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) moved +3.26% from $133.23 to $137.57 on 2026-08-07, reaching a new 30-day high; LDOS moved +4.34% from its $129.63 open to a $135.26 close on 2026-08-06. Weighing against that: Negative session, down 3.5%; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $152.75, implying +29.7% upside from $117.74. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (47/100). With earnings roughly 31 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
LDOS price reaction
LDOS last traded at $117.74, down $4.23 (-3.47%) from the previous close of $121.97. The session traded on 0.6× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $117.74 and $133.78, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)
The consensus analyst price target on Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) is $152.75, 29.7% above the recent $117.74. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on LDOS line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $152.75 implies +29.7% upside from $117.74.
+The Street's most bullish target is $170.00 (+44.4%).
+Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) moved +3.26% from $133.23 to $137.57 on 2026-08-07, reaching a new 30-day high.
+LDOS moved +4.34% from its $129.63 open to a $135.26 close on 2026-08-06.
▼ The bearish case
−Negative session, down 3.5%.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 3, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Leidos Holdings, Inc. moved -3.19% intraday from $128.23 to $124.14. Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) stock is down 3.39% today, trading at $124.12 , driven primarily by a broader market pivot to a "risk-off" tone as escalating global tensions push oil prices and the 10-year Treasury yield higher. Despite announcing a new U.S. Army airborne intelligence contract (ARTEMIS) this morning, macroeconomic friction is overshadowing company-specific wins. ## Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) $124.12 -3.39% today As of Sep 22, 12:35 PM EDT • Disclaimer 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 124 126 128 Prev close $128.48 Sep 22, 2026 9:30 AM - 12:35 PM 1D 5D 1M 6M YTD 1Y 5Y Max| Open 129.25 | Mkt cap $15.58B USD | 52-wk high 205.77 | | High 129.25 | P/E ratio 11.59 | 52-wk low 98.86 | | Low 122.79 | Div yield 1.39% | --- ### 🔎 Key Factors Driving the Downward Movement - Macroeconomic Pressure: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions have introduced a market-wide "risk-off" environment. Energy prices are spiking and the 10-year Treasury yield has surged past 5%, disproportionately pressuring high-multiple technology and defense-adjacent service names like Leidos. - Lingering Sector Concerns: While Leidos generated an impressive Q2 earnings beat ($3.26 EPS vs $2.91 estimated), the st
Leidos (LDOS) fell 2.56% to $127.61 as macro sector headwinds and technical selling pressures weighed on defense contractors and IT services stocks. The decline follows the company's ex-dividend date on September 15, 2026, which typically triggers short-term trader selling after dividend eligibility locks in. Volume traded 635,256 shares (0.56x expected for this time of session), below average.
Leidos fell 2.72% to $129.44 amid defense sector uncertainties and contract headwinds. Per web search, ongoing questions about U.S. defense budget allocations, decisions by the Defense Health Agency to shift away from Leidos as lead systems integrator for electronic health record programs, and recent insider share sales by corporate directors have weighed on the stock. Volume of 375,167 shares is tracking at 0.84x expected for this point in the session—within normal range.
Material / Earnings2026-09-02-3.9%
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) moved -3.23% from $138.24 to $133.78 on 2026-09-02. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move occurred on typical trading activity.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-03 (est.)
in 31 days
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events
Frequently asked questions about LDOS
Why did Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) stock move?
LDOS fell 3.5% to $117.74. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did LDOS stock fall?
LDOS lost 3.47% ($4.23) versus the prior close of $121.97, last trading at $117.74 on 0.6× average volume.
When is Leidos Holdings, Inc.'s next earnings date?
LDOS's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-03 — about 31 days away.
What is the analyst price target for LDOS?
The consensus analyst price target for LDOS is $152.75, about 29.7% above the current $117.74. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks LDOS
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared LDOS-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for LDOS, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 3, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
