Is Leidos (LDOS) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?

The Computer and Technology group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Leidos (LDOS) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Computer and Technology sector should help us answer this question.Leidos is one of 601 companies in the Computer and Technology group. The Computer and Technology group currently sits at #1 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Leidos is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for LDOS' full-year earnings has moved 2.6% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger.Based on the latest available data, LDOS has gained about 25.9% so far this year. In comparison, Computer and Technology companies have returned an average of 21.7%. This shows that Leidos is outperforming its peers so far this year.Another Computer and Technology stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is ATN International (ATNI). The stock has returned 33.1% year-to-date.For ATN International, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 72.2% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Looking more specifically, Leidos belongs to the Computers - IT Services industry, which includes 44 individual stocks and currently sits at #87 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has lost an average of 16.2% so far this year, meaning that LDOS is performing better in terms of year-to-date returns. On the other hand, ATN International belongs to the Wireless National industry. This 11-stock industry is currently ranked #44. The industry has moved -2.7% year to date.Investors with an interest in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to track Leidos and ATN International. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2026Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2026? History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 5. Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS): Free Stock Analysis Report ATN International, Inc. (ATNI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks