Leidos Reports Strong Q4 & FY2025 Results, Issues Positive FY2026 Guidance, and Details New Segment Structure
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Leidos announced strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results with significant earnings and cash flow growth, issued positive FY2026 guidance, and implemented a new four-segment reporting structure.
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Strong Q4 and FY2025 Financial Performance
Leidos reported Q4 2025 diluted EPS of $2.53 (up 19% YoY) and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.76 (up 16% YoY). For the full year 2025, diluted EPS was $11.14 (up 21% YoY) and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $11.99 (up 17% YoY). Cash flows from operations were $495 million for Q4, marking the highest Q4 performance in company history.
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Positive FY2026 Financial Guidance
The company initiated fiscal year 2026 guidance, projecting revenues between $17.5 billion and $17.9 billion, a mid-13% Adjusted EBITDA Margin, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $12.05 to $12.45, and approximately $1.75 billion in cash flows from operating activities.
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Significant New Business Awards and Backlog
Net bookings totaled $5.6 billion in Q4 2025, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3 for the quarter. For the full year, net bookings were $17.5 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0. Total backlog at year-end was $49.0 billion, including $9.7 billion in funded backlog.
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Implementation of New Operating and Reporting Structure
Effective January 3, 2026, Leidos implemented a new operating and reporting structure, reorganizing into four reportable segments: Intelligence & Digital, Health, Homeland, and Defense. Recast unaudited financial information for these new segments was provided.
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Leidos Holdings, Inc. reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, demonstrating strong profitability and cash generation despite a slight revenue decline in Q4 attributed to an extra work week in the prior year and a government shutdown. The company's diluted EPS and non-GAAP diluted EPS saw double-digit growth for both the quarter and the full year. Management provided optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2026, forecasting continued growth in revenues and non-GAAP diluted EPS, alongside strong operating cash flows. Additionally, Leidos detailed a new four-segment operating and reporting structure, which will provide greater clarity on its diverse business lines. The filing also reiterated the previously announced $2.4 billion acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group, expected to close in the first half of fiscal 2026, which will broaden its utility client base.
At the time of this filing, LDOS was trading at $173.59 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.5B. The 52-week trading range was $123.62 to $205.77. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.