Cantor Fitzgerald has recently initiated Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on February 7, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 8, 2025, TD Cowen had reduced the stock from a Buy to Hold, setting a price target of $165 for LDOS stock. Goldman also reduced Neutral rating with a price target of $153. Additionally, UBS initiated Neutral rating on December 2, 2024, with a target price of $182. Barclays analysts, in their report published on January 5, 2024, also raised Overweight rating for Leidos Holdings Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $130.65 which represents a decrease of $-6.20 or -4.53% from the prior close of $136.85. The stock opened at $136.28 and touched a low of $129.54 during the day, reaching a high of $137. The volume of shares traded was 2.60 million exceeding the average volume of 1.53 million.
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LDOS Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -7.22% over the last five trades and -14.47% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -9.78%, and it has plunged by -35.13% in the previous three months. Currently, LDOS is trading at -9.80%, -12.24%, and -15.24% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, LDOS, a Technology sector stock, is trading -35.61% below its 52-week high but remains 10.35% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 5.19 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Leidos Holdings Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Leidos Holdings Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 10.89% and a profit margin of 7.53%, with a gross margin of -9.78%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Leidos Holdings Inc’s market capitalization stands at $17.14 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 14.14, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 11.2. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.03, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 3.88, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.34% of Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 77.90%.
Notable insider trades include Stevens Roy E, Sector President at Leidos Holdings Inc (LDOS), who sold 1137 shares on Nov 12 ’24, at $201.6 each, totaling $0.23 million. On Nov 07 ’24, MOHAPATRA SURYA N, Director, sold 2748 shares for $194.97 each, amounting to $0.54 million. Additionally, on Oct 31 ’24, Kovarik Robert C JR sold 1047 shares at $184.94 each, generating $0.19 million.
