Business Segments · Goodwill

Defense — Goodwill

Leidos Holdings Defense — Goodwill remained flat by 0.0% to $1.79B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase reflects recent M&A activity, while a sudden decrease suggests impairment charges due to declining business unit performance.

Detailed definition

This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired within the Defe...

Peer comparison

Standard across large-cap defense contractors with active M&A strategies.

Metric ID: ldos_segment_defense_goodwill

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.79B$1.79B$1.79B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%
Range$1.79B$1.79B
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leidos Holdings's defense — goodwill?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) reported defense — goodwill of $1.79B in Q1 2026.
What does defense — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and reputation acquired through business purchases in the Defense segment.