RESTON, Va., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is committing $10 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence for detecting and managing diseases, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh's Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE).The initial focus of the five-year collaboration will be developing AI-powered tools for quicker detection of diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, reducing diagnostic turnaround times, and enabling earlier, more effe ...

Core Insights - Leidos Holdings, Inc. operates in the defense, IT security, data analytics, and healthcare sectors, having undergone a realignment to report four segments: National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International, and Defense Systems [1] Company Overview - Leidos has a significant presence in multiple industries, focusing on defense and technology solutions [1] - The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol LDOS [1]

Core Viewpoint - Leidos (LDOS) is positioned well to potentially beat earnings estimates in its upcoming quarterly report, supported by a strong history of exceeding expectations in previous quarters [1]. Group 1: Earnings Performance - Leidos has a solid track record of surpassing earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 29.10% over the last two quarters [2]. - In the last reported quarter, Leidos achieved earnings of $2.37 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.18 per share by 8.72% [3]. - In the previous quarter, the company reported earnings of $2.93 per share against an expectation of $1.96 per share, resulting in a surprise of 49.49% [3]. Group 2: Earnings Estimates and Predictions - Recent favorable changes in earnings estimates for Leidos indicate a positive Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), which is a strong indicator of a potential earnings beat [6]. - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) suggests that stocks like Leidos have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive surprise [7]. - Leidos currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.15%, reflecting a bullish sentiment among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [9].

Core Insights - Leidos and Moveworks are collaborating to enhance the efficiency of government workers in the U.S., U.K., and Australia through the implementation of agentic AI technology [1][2][3] Company Overview - Leidos is a leading information technology partner for governments, reporting annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, and employs around 48,000 globally [5] - Moveworks is recognized as the leading agentic AI assistant, with over 350 large enterprises and more than 5 million employees relying on its solutions, including 10% of the Fortune 500 [6] Partnership Details - The partnership aims to allow government agencies to adopt agentic AI technology securely and compliantly, enhancing administrative task efficiency for government employees [1][2][3] - Moveworks has achieved U.S. government security certification readiness, ensuring its solutions meet the necessary security and compliance standards for federal agencies [3] Technology Impact - Agentic AI is designed to assist government employees in managing administrative tasks, thereby allowing them to focus more on their core missions [2] - The collaboration is expected to bring rapid, intelligent solutions that will significantly benefit government operations [2]

RESTON, Va., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced it has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 8 a.m. (ET) to announce its first quarter 2025 financial results for the period ending April 4, 2025. The company plans to issue its quarterly earnings press release before the conference call on May 6, 2025. The details for the earnings conference call follow: | Date: | May 6, 2025 | | --- | --- | | Time: | 8 a.m. (ET) | The company offers a live and replay audio br ...

Core Insights - Leidos Holdings, Inc. has developed Sea Dart, an uncrewed underwater vessel (UUV) aimed at supporting the U.S. Navy and commercial clients in various operations [1][2] - Sea Dart is designed to be high-performance, affordable, flexible, and adaptable, with a cost that is 80-90% less than comparable small UUVs [3][4] Company Developments - Sea Dart is available in two standard diameters of six and nine inches and can be transported by one or two people [2] - The UUV is capable of performing counter-mine operations, underwater surveys, and environmental sensing, among other missions [2][4] - Leidos has a legacy of 50 years in assisting the Navy and is expanding its autonomous capabilities with various vessels already at sea [5][6] Industry Context - The demand for unmanned underwater vehicles is increasing, driven by the need for advanced maritime capabilities [4] - Other defense companies like Huntington Ingalls Industries, Boeing, and BAE Systems are also positioned to benefit from the expanding UUV market, with notable growth rates and product offerings [7][8][9] Stock Performance - Leidos shares have increased by 4.6% over the past year, contrasting with a 6.7% decline in the industry [13]

RESTON, Va., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos announced a new capability from its sea systems team called Sea Dart, a high-performance, low-cost, flexible and adaptable uncrewed undersea vessel (UUV) designed to support the U.S. Navy and commercial customers across a broad range of missions. Leidos announced a new capability from its Sea Systems Business Area called Sea Dart, a high-performance, low-cost, flexible and adaptable uncrewed undersea vessel (UUV) designed to support the U.S. Navy and comm ...

Investors in Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the May 16, 2025 $95 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could al ...

RESTON, Va., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) today announced a new contract to provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities, engineering, analysis and reporting tools to the National Security Agency (NSA). The base year plus four option years single-award contract has a ceiling value of $390 million.Leidos will perform a wide range of technical, engineering, systems administration and management functions. Tasks include delivery of SIGINT capabilities, analysis and reporting tool modi ...

Daryle Lademan will lead company-level growth strategies, strategic partnerships and investments, strategy execution and special projects. "Daryle's three decades of experience across the defense and government technology market makes her ideal to guide NorthStar 2030 implementation," Albanese said. "Our strategy's foundation is enabling smarter and more efficient outcomes. Daryle will help ensure we're pursuing priorities that result in tangible solutions for our customers." Lademan spent 15 years at BAE S ...