Leidos Holdings Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Leidos Holdings, Inc.’s LDOS first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.97 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 by 20.2%. The bottom line also increased 29.7% from $2.29 registered in the prior-year quarter. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.)LDOS reported GAAP earnings of $2.77 per share, implying an improvement from the prior-year quarter’s level of $2.07.The year-over-year upside in the bottom line can be attributed to revenue growth and improved profitability when compared with the first quarter of 2024.LDOS’ Total RevenuesTotal revenues of $4.25 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.08 billion by 4%. The top line also improved 6.8% year over year, driven by increased demand across all customer segments.Leidos Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Leidos Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Leidos Holdings, Inc. QuoteLDOS’ BacklogThe company recorded a total backlog of $46.30 billion, up from $43.56 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. Of this amount, $7.33 billion was funded.Operational Statistics of LDOSThe cost of revenues increased 4.5% year over year to $3.49 billion.LDOS reported an adjusted operating income of $565 million compared with $456 million in the year-ago quarter.The adjusted operating margin was 13.3% compared with 11.5% in the prior-year period.Interest expenses totaled $49 million, which came in line with the year-ago figure.Leidos’ Segmental PerformanceNational Security and Digital: Net revenues in this segment improved 4.7% year over year to $1.88 billion. The increase can be attributed to contract wins and increased volumes on Sentinel and certain Information Technology and Intelligence programs.This segment’s adjusted operating income declined to $190 million from the year-ago level of $181 million. The segment’s adjusted operating margin was 10.1%, which came in line with the prior-year figure.Health & Civil: The segment recorded revenues of $1.29 billion, up 7.7% year over year. This improvement can be attributed to increased volumes and case complexity within the managed health services business, as well as net write-ups on certain programs.This unit’s adjusted operating income totaled $305 million compared with $228 million in the year-ago quarter. The segment’s adjusted operating margin was 23.6%, up 460 basis points (bps) year over year.Commercial & International: Revenues in this segment amounted to $568 million, up 11.6% year over year. The upside was driven by increased deliveries of security products and higher volumes from certain programs in the United Kingdom.This segment recorded an adjusted operating income of $48 million compared with $42 million in the year-ago quarter. The adjusted operating margin was 8.5%, up 20 bps year over year.Defense Systems: Revenues in this segment amounted to $508 million, up 7.2% year over year. The upside was driven by increased volumes in space sensing and hypersonics programs.This segment recorded an adjusted operating income of $46 million compared with $38 million in the year-ago period. The adjusted operating margin was 9.1%, up 110 bps year over year.LDOS’ FinancialsCash and cash equivalents totaled $842 million compared with $849 million as of Jan. 3, 2025.As of April 4, 2025, the long-term debt, net of the current portion, amounted to $5.01 billion compared with $4.05 billion as of Jan. 3, 2025.Net cash flow from operating activities totaled $58 million at the end of the first quarter of 2025 compared with $113 million recorded a year ago.LDOS’ 2025 GuidanceLeidos Holdings reaffirmed its 2025 guidance. It continues to expect to generate adjusted earnings in the range of $10.35-$10.75 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $10.51 per share, which is lower than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.LDOS still expects 2025 revenues in the band of $16.90-$17.30 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $17.09 billion, just below the midpoint of the company’s guided range.It still expects to generate cash flow from operating activities to be approximately $1.45 billion in 2025.LDOS’ Zacks RankLeidos Holdings currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Recent Q1 Defense ReleasesLockheed Martin Corporation LMT reported first-quarter 2025 earnings of $7.28 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.34 by 14.8%. The bottom line increased 15% from the year-ago quarter's reported figure of $6.33.Net sales were $17.96 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.76 billion by 1.1%. 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