Citigroup Rates Leidos (LDOS) buy, $138 Price Target

Citigroup maintains its Buy rating for Leidos Holdings, Inc. with a $138 price target, a 31.23% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Citigroup rated Leidos Holdings, Inc. ($LDOS) "buy" with a $138 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $LDOS is up 4.0% after 1 week, up 12.2% after 1 month and up 21.5% to date (from the $102.74 close on Jul 1, 2026).

LDOS Leidos Holdings, Inc.

$124.85 -31.32% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On July 1, 2026, Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) with a price target of $138.
Citigroup's $138 price target implies 31.23% upside from Leidos Holdings, Inc.'s ($LDOS) current $105.16 share price.
Shares of NYSE:LDOS traded near $105.16 on Wednesday, with a market cap of approximately $12.95 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.42.
Insiders recently bought shares in May 2026, while analysts have set an average price target of $172.93 for LDOS.

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On July 1, 2026, Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating for Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS), setting a price target of $138. Analyst John Godyn continues to see potential upside for the technology services company.

Analyst rating track record

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Leidos Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 17.6%

Shares of NYSE:LDOS traded near $105.16 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of about $12.95 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.42. Leidos' stock has seen a 52-week low of $98.86 and a high of $205.77, with a 50-day moving average of $127.96 and a 200-day moving average of $169.02. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 1.11, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 137.13.

12-month forecast

$LDOS price target

Leidos Holdings, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $138 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

For the recent period, Leidos Holdings reported revenue of $17.33 billion, reflecting a growth of 3.7%. The company achieved a net margin of 8.15% and a return on equity of 30.58%. Earnings per share stood at $10.93. The next earnings report is expected on July 28, 2026.

Dividend

Leidos Holdings offers an annual dividend rate of $1.72, which yields 1.67%. The company's dividend payout ratio is a conservative 15.19%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Leidos Holdings, Inc.

Several insiders made purchases on May 8, 2026. Gregory Dahlberg, Noel Geer, Gary Stephen May, Tina Jonas, and Nancy Norton each acquired shares, signaling confidence in the company's future. These transactions were not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 1, 2026, Citigroup maintained its Buy rating for Leidos Holdings with a price target of $138. Previously, B of A Securities downgraded the stock to Hold with a target of $125 on June 17, 2026. Jefferies also downgraded its rating to Hold, setting a target of $140 on June 3, 2026. The overall consensus from 15 analysts is a Buy, with an average price target of $172.93.

About Leidos Holdings, Inc.

Leidos Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a technology company that provides a wide range of services and solutions to government and commercial customers. The company operates in sectors such as national security, health, and civil services, offering solutions that include cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and infrastructure management. Leidos is led by CEO Thomas A. Bell and employs around 50,000 people.

Bottom Line

Citigroup's reiterated Buy rating for Leidos Holdings, Inc. underscores the bank's positive outlook on the company's potential. Investors often track such analyst ratings to gauge market sentiment, but it's important to remember these are backward-looking insights. As always, individual investment decisions should consider a comprehensive view of market conditions and personal financial goals.