LDOS
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Leidos Holdings Inc. (LDOS) closed at $165.87 as of 2026-03-20, trading 28.6% above its 200-week moving average of $128.96. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 34.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 965 weeks of data, LDOS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LDOS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.5%.
With a market cap of $21.2 billion, LDOS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 31.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 18.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LDOS would have grown to $696, compared to $601 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.0% vs 10.1% for the index — confirming LDOS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LDOS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LDOS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying LDOS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.7% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +12.9% vs +29.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LDOS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LDOS has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +10.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | 5 | 3.2% | +4.0% | +618.2% |
| Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | 4 | 1.2% | -4.7% | +623.2% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 1 | 0.8% | -3.3% | +614.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 9 | 9.3% | +9.4% | +678.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Oct 2009 | 32 | 10.0% | +4.2% | +606.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Dec 2009 | 8 | 5.3% | -14.1% | +628.0% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 3 | 1.9% | -10.5% | +625.2% |
| Mar 2010 | Apr 2013 | 160 | 36.9% | -1.0% | +666.4% |
| Jun 2013 | Jun 2013 | 2 | 4.2% | +29.4% | +831.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 2.0% | +4.3% | +95.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 21 | 16.8% | +41.4% | +86.4% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 7 | 4.2% | +67.5% | +81.9% |
| Average | 21 | — | +10.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LDOS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Leidos Holdings Inc. (LDOS) is currently 28.6% above its 200-week moving average of $128.96. It would need to fall to $128.96 to cross below the line.
What is LDOS's 200-week moving average price?
Leidos Holdings Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $128.96 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LDOS drops below its 200-week moving average?
LDOS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is LDOS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LDOS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 5.2%. Return on equity is 31.0%. Price-to-book is 4.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LDOS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.6 years, $100 invested in LDOS would have grown to $696, compared to $601 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. LDOS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LDOS pay a dividend?
Yes. Leidos Holdings Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 100.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20