Leidos (LDOS) Down 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Leidos (LDOS). Shares have lost about 2.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Leidos due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.VGM ScoresCurrently, Leidos has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a C. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. It comes with little surprise Leidos has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerLeidos belongs to the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry. Another stock from the same industry, Northrop Grumman (NOC), has gained 0.9% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended December 2024.Northrop Grumman reported revenues of $10.69 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.5%. EPS of $6.39 for the same period compares with $6.27 a year ago.Northrop Grumman is expected to post earnings of $6.33 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.2%.The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Northrop Grumman. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of A.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS): Free Stock Analysis Report Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks