Leidos Raises Full-Year Guidance After Record Second Quarter

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Leidos reported second-quarter revenue of $4.6 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase, and raised its full-year guidance for revenue, earnings, and cash flow. Organic revenue grew 4%, adjusted EBITDA margin was 13.8%, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $3.26 from $2.37 a year earlier. The company generated a record $793 million in operating cash flow and $761 million in free cash flow, while net awards reached $5 billion for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1. Defense bookings were particularly strong with a 2.2 book-to-bill ratio, and the Homeland segment posted 32% total growth. Leidos now expects fiscal year 2026 revenue between $17.5 billion and $17.9 billion, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $12.05 to $12.45, and operating cash flow of approximately $1.75 billion. The improved outlook incorporates headwinds from the suspension of incentive payments in the Veterans Benefits Administration medical disability examination business, which is expected to sustain around second-quarter revenue levels with margins near 20% for the rest of the year. CEO Tom Bell highlighted accelerating procurement activity across defense and intelligence segments and pointed to a $12 billion pipeline of visible opportunities over the next 12 months.

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