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Leidos stock falls revenue outlook disappoints

Leidos LDOS shares fell 2.1% premarket after Q3 earnings beat estimates but revenue missed expectations, leading to lowered 2026 revenue guidance. Adjusted earnings rose 19% to $3.62, while revenue increased to $4.63B. Health segment revenue declined 12%, offsetting growth in other areas. The company raised its adjusted earnings forecast but reduced revenue outlook, highlighting challenges in translating contract backlog into revenue growth.

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Published Nov 3, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LDOSBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The mixed results highlight a divergence between profitable segments and slower growth in health services, prompting a revenue guidance cut while raising earnings guidance.

02

Market read

Leidos' earnings and guidance update provide actionable insight for traders in the defense sector and broader market participants monitoring government contractor performance.

03

What to watch

Backlog growth and large new contracts in defense and homeland security may offset short-term revenue concerns.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: premarket today

Background

Leidos is a major U.S. defense and technology contractor with a diversified portfolio across health, defense, and homeland security segments.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LDOSBearishHigh confidence
Context

Leidos reported Q3 earnings that beat EPS estimates but missed revenue expectations and lowered its full-year revenue guidance, causing the stock to fall 2.1% premarket.

Expected impact

downward pressure as investors price in weaker revenue outlook

Evidence & confidence

Guidance cut of $0.1B below consensus and a $110M revenue shortfall are material; the stock already slipped 2% premarket.

Market effects

Sector

Defense and government technology contractors may see heightened scrutiny on revenue guidance after Leidos' miss.

Regional

U.S. defense sector stocks could experience modest pullback in early trading.

Global

Limited to investors tracking U.S. government contractor earnings; no immediate global ripple.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite the revenue miss, the earnings beat and strong cash flow could support a bounce if investors focus on profitability.

Key entities

  • Company
    Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    U.S. defense and technology contractor reporting Q3 results.

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