Why is LDOS Down Today?

LDOS
$118.39
▼ -2.94% ($-3.47)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 4:03 PM ET

About Leidos Holdings, Inc.

Leidos Holdings Inc is a technology, engineering, and science company that provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets, both domestically and internationally. Company customer includes the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD"), the U.S. Intelligence Community...

Sector: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN
Market Cap: $24.59B
Forward P/E: 15.4
52-Week Range: $98.86 - $205.77
Employees: 48,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 LDOS showing strong bearish momentum
LDOS is down 2.9% today on 0.2x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.2x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN sector: -1.0%

LDOS is outperforming its sector by -2.0%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

LDOS is significantly underperforming the market (-3.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.59%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.93%
LDOS
This Stock
-2.94%
vs S&P 500: -3.53%
vs Nasdaq: -3.87%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, LDOS is expected to trade between:
$114.84 - $120.76

Key Level to Watch

$112.47 support
Watch for breakdown below $118.39

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 4:03 PM (-271 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.45
Put/Call Ratio
53.1%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,413
Put Volume: 638
Total: 2,051

Historical Context

LDOS has moved more than 3.0% down on 16 occasions in the past year.

50.0%
Continuation Rate
8/16 times continued down
+0.09%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 22, 2026 (-3.8%) → Next day: +1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LDOS stock down today?

LDOS is down 2.9% today on 0.2x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is LDOS stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, LDOS shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the LDOS stock price target?

LDOS is currently trading at $118.39. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $114.84 - $120.76. See long-term price prediction →

Will LDOS stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that LDOS's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $112.47 (support).

Is LDOS stock oversold or overbought?

LDOS's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 37.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for LDOS stock?

LDOS's 10-day momentum indicator is at -8.99. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is LDOS outperforming or underperforming the market?

LDOS (-2.94%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.59%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.93%.

What does MACD indicate for LDOS?

LDOS's MACD (-2.58) is currently below the signal line (-1.74), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.1) is moderate.

Is LDOS in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, LDOS is in a bearish trend. The price ($118.39) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($127.19) and 50-day SMA ($130.33). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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