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solarseven/iStock via Getty ImagesIntroduction Leidos Holdings (NYSE:LDOS), with over five decades of existence, is a Fortune 500 entity that has been leveraging its expertise in multiple disciplines, ranging from science, tech, engineering, etc. to deliver mission-critical services for industries that are heavily regulated (defense, health, etc.). Needless to say, given the inherently sensitive nature of the work involved in these industries, getting your foot in the door as a service provider, and the ...

When stocks are cruising at or nearing all-time highs, it reflects considerable bullishness with trends where buyers are in control. Stocks making new highs tend to make even higher highs, particularly when analysts' positive earnings estimate revisions are rolling in.  That’s been precisely the case for Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) , Vital Farms (VITL) , and Leidos (LDOS) , all of which presently sport a favorable Zacks Rank paired with market-beating price action. Below is a chart illustrating the YTD perf ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss.However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the tr ...

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about Leidos (LDOS) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.Leidos currently has an average bro ...

RESTON, Va., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® innovation company, has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8 a.m. (ET) to announce its second quarter 2024 financial results for the period ending June 28, 2024. The company plans to issue its quarterly earnings press release before the conference call on July 30, 2024. The details for the earnings conference call follow: Date: July 30, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. (ET) The company offers a live and replay audio broa ...

In the latest market close, Leidos (LDOS) reached $148.56, with a +1.36% movement compared to the previous day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.31%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.67%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.09%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the security and engineering company had lost 3.03% over the past month. This has lagged the Aerospace sector's loss of 1.25% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.73% in that time.Market participants will be closely following the financial results ...

The most recent trading session ended with Leidos (LDOS) standing at $143.87, reflecting a +0.01% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.25% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.03%.The the stock of security and engineering company has fallen by 3.73% in the past month, lagging the Aerospace sector's loss of 1.2% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.34%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the pe ...

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Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) , with rising earnings estimates, robust ROE and a solid backlog, offers a great investment opportunity in the aerospace sector.Let’s focus on the reasons that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock an attractive investment pick at the moment.Solid Growth Projections & Surprise HistoryThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for LDOS’ 2024 earnings per share (EPS) has increased 9% to $8.46 in the past 60 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s total revenues for 2024 stands at $16 ...