Leidos Holdings Surges to 338th in Trading Volume with $239 Million Day Despite Stock Decline

On May 23, 2025, Leidos Holdings (LDOS) experienced a significant trading day with a volume of $239 million, marking a 40.17% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Leidos at the 338th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price declined by 3.67%, marking the third consecutive day of decline and a total drop of 4.87% over the past three days.

Leidos has recently announced a collaboration with Saudi Arabia's National Security Services Company (SAFE) to enhance security screening technology for airports and other ports. This partnership aims to improve threat detection capabilities through the delivery of Leidos' solutions, coupled with localized training and services. The memorandum of understanding provides a framework for supporting the modernization of Saudi Arabia's security screening infrastructure, with plans to modernize the screening infrastructure using Leidos' solutions alongside localized training and services.

In addition to its international collaborations, Leidos has been actively involved in various strategic initiatives. The company has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per outstanding share. Leidos is also advancing IT efficiency, security, and mission effectiveness for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) by modernizing and operating information technology systems. Furthermore, Leidos has invested $10 million in AI disease detection in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, aiming to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence for detecting and managing diseases.

Leidos has also been recognized for its ethical practices, being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the eighth consecutive year by Ethisphere. The company continues to innovate in the field of AI, partnering with Protect AI to deliver full lifecycle security capabilities across the entire AI supply chain for U.S. government agencies. Additionally, Leidos has unveiled a new unmanned undersea vessel called Sea Dart, which is designed to be high-performance, low-cost, flexible, and adaptable.