Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.59
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
14.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
LDOS Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is rising.
LDOS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.59
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR4.2%
5Y CAGR3.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.7%
1Y Total Return-11.8%
5Y Total Return37.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,71110Y ago$33,05020Y ago$34,187
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LDOS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
LDOS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Leidos Holdings, Inc. distributes 14.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LDOS has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.2% and 5-year CAGR of 3.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LDOS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 37.1%, with dividends contributing 7.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,050 today.
LDOS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.56
Avg/Payment$0.3780
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.4300 | — | 99.13% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.4300 | ↑ +7.5% | 87.66% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 87.56% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.07% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.16% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.01% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3800 | — | 97.75% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3800 | — | 1.04% | Jun 28, 2024 |
LDOS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#7 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
14.5% payout
Streak
7Y
3.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.7%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $17.0B | 1.2% | 14.5% | 7 | Sustainable |
 SAICScience Applications… | $4.2B | 1.6% | 19.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  BAHBooz Allen Hamilton … | $12.9B | 2.7% | 28.7% | 9 | Sustainable |
2nd  LMTLockheed Martin Corp… | $118.5B | 2.6% | 62.4% | 23 | Watch |
 RTXRTX Corporation | $238.0B | 1.5% | 53.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NOCNorthrop Grumman Cor… | $79.4B | 1.6% | 30.9% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  GDGeneral Dynamics Cor… | $93.9B | 1.7% | 37.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
LDOS Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.43 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.63 | 5.8% | 4 | $11.13 | 14.6% | 6.83x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $1.54 | 5.5% | 4 | $9.22 | 16.7% | 5.99x | 1.5% |
| 2023 | $1.46 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.44 | 101.4% | 0.99x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.44 | 2.9% | 4 | $4.96 | 29.0% | 3.44x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 2.9% | 4 | $5.27 | 26.6% | 3.76x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $1.36 | 3.0% | 4 | $4.36 | 31.2% | 3.21x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $1.32 | 3.1% | 4 | $4.60 | 28.7% | 3.48x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $1.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.80 | 33.7% | 2.97x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | -91.4% | 4 | $2.38 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonLDOS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LDOS stock.
How much dividend does LDOS pay per share?
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.59 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is LDOS's next ex-dividend date?
LDOS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LDOS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is LDOS's dividend safe?
LDOS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.5% and FCF payout ratio of +10.8%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LDOS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Leidos Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does LDOS pay dividends?
Leidos Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.59 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LDOS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LDOS five years ago would be worth approximately $13,711 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LDOS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LDOS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.