Leidos Holdings, Inc. — Cyborg Score 8/10

Strong
Defense Contractors & Government Services

Strategic Profile

The company operates through Commercial & International and Defense Systems segments, providing power grid engineering, border security systems, and defense technologies including airborne, air and missile defense, and cyber systems. Leidos recently secured a $142 million DISA IT award and is planning a $2.4 billion ENTRUST acquisition.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Leidos has beaten revenue estimates every single time over the past two years by 3.3% on average. The company is set to report Q4 earnings with analysts forecasting an 8.4% earnings increase. Strategic acquisitions and major federal contracts position it well for sustained growth.

Top Insights

  • Leidos is accelerating DODNet migration with 100,000+ users transitioning over 18 months to enhance user experience and advance Zero Trust compliance.
  • $2.4 billion ENTRUST acquisition expands capabilities in critical infrastructure and utility markets.
  • Leidos and OpenAI are partnering to deploy artificial intelligence in support of national priorities and government agency efficiency.
  • Consistent track record of beating analyst expectations, suggesting strong operational execution.

Named Competitors

  • RTX — Diversified aerospace and defense contractor
  • General Dynamics — Defense, IT, and aerospace solutions
  • Northrop Grumman — Aerospace and defense technology
  • Booz Allen Hamilton — Government consulting and IT services

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) $142 million DISA IT modernization award for CESO operations
  • (January 2026) $2.4 billion acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group announced
  • (February 2026) DODNet acceleration supporting migration of 100,000+ defense users
  • (January 2026) Partnership with OpenAI for government AI applications

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