Leidos Holdings Delivers 16.9% Earnings Growth, Outpacing Five-Year Average, and Expands Net Profit Margin to 8.1%

Leidos Holdings (LDOS) reported a 16.9% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing its five-year average growth of 13.7%. Net profit margin improved to 8.1% from 7.4% last year, driven by a shift towards premium government and digital modernization contracts. Analysts expect annual earnings growth to moderate to 3.62% with revenue growth of 2.7% per year. The company trades at a PE ratio of 17.8x, well below the US Professional Services industry average and peer group average, suggesting a value gap for investors.