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LDOS

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

LDOS

Technology · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.38%

Annual Dividend

$1.72

Payout Ratio

15%

5-Yr Growth

3.3%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

LDOS Dividend Safety Score

88/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak13 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage15% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage18% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.37
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is LDOS a good dividend stock?

Yes

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.38% ($1.72/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 13 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (15%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.38%
Payout Ratio
15%
Annual Dividend
$1.72
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
13
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.52
Market Cap
$15.7B
P/E Ratio
11.4
5-Yr Total Return
25%
52-Week Range
$121.20 – $205.77
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
No
LDOS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.72 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$43.00
Annual$172.00
Monthly avg$14.33