Business Segments · Direct labor

Defense — Direct labor

Leidos Holdings Defense — Direct labor increased by 7.7% to $224.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
Rolls up toLabor

How to read this metric

An increase relative to revenue may indicate rising labor costs or inefficiencies, while a decrease may suggest improved labor productivity or automation.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the total cost of personnel directly involved in the delivery of services and solutions within the...

Peer comparison

Comparable to direct labor costs in service-heavy government contracting firms.

Metric ID: ldos_segment_defense_direct_labor

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$208.00M$224.00M
QoQ Change—+7.7%
YoY Change—+7.7%
Range$208.00M – $224.00M
Avg YoY Growth+7.7%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leidos Holdings's defense — direct labor?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) reported defense — direct labor of $224.00M in Q1 2026.
What does defense — direct labor mean?
The total cost of employees working directly on Defense segment projects.