Business Segments · Segment operating income

Defense — Segment operating income

Leidos Holdings Defense — Segment operating income decreased by 16.2% to $62.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or higher margins, while a decrease suggests rising costs or pricing pressure on contracts.

Detailed definition

This is the profit generated by the Defense segment after deducting all operating expenses, including labor, overhead, a...

Peer comparison

The standard benchmark for comparing segment-level profitability across the defense industry.

Metric ID: ldos_segment_defense_segment_operating_income

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$74.00M$62.00M
QoQ Change-16.2%
YoY Change-16.2%
Range$62.00M$74.00M
Avg YoY Growth-16.2%
Median YoY Growth-16.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leidos Holdings's defense — segment operating income?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) reported defense — segment operating income of $62.00M in Q1 2026.
What does defense — segment operating income mean?
The profit earned by the Defense segment from its core business operations.