LDOS Leidos Holdings dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Leidos Holdings's most recent dividend was on Dec 16, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.4 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.54 per share, the stock yields 1.06%. The latest dividend has increased by $0.02, or 5% from the previous payment.
Key dates
- LDOS last dividend date: Dec 16, 2024
LDOS dividend stats
vs. Technology sector
Dividend yield
LDOS has a dividend yield of 1.06% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 1.76%, Leidos Holdings's dividend yield is 40% lower. The historical 5-year average of LDOS's dividend yield is 1.4%, which is higher than the current one.
Dividend history
Leidos Holdings has been paying dividends since 2013. LDOS has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 5% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 22%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.4 | 1.01% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.38 | 0.98% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.38 | 1.04% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.38 | 1.16% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.38 | 1.34% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.36 | 1.51% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.36 | 1.73% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.36 | 1.54% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.36 | 1.35% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.36 | 1.55% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.36 | 1.47% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.36 | 1.39% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.36 | 1.59% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.36 | 1.46% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.34 | 1.27% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.34 | 1.43% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.31% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.54% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.37% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.34 | 1.48% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.34 | 1.44% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.34 | 1.51% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.32 | 1.63% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.32 | 2.04% |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.32 | 2.24% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.32 | 1.8% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.32 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.32 | 1.87% |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.32 | 1.98% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $0.32 | 2.27% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.32 | 26.79% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.32 | 27.66% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.32 | 29.24% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | $0.32 | 36.7% |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $13.64 | 38.75% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.32 | 3.33% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.32 | 3.36% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.87% |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 2.85% |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.19% |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.05% |
| Jan 13, 2015 | $0.32 | 3.02% |
Leidos Holdings dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
LDOS has a payout ratio of 17.4% which is lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 38.7%, Leidos Holdings's payout ratio is 55% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
LDOS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 2.61% | $12.75 | 46% |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 2.12% | $5.58 | 42% |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 1.71% | $8.05 | 49.6% |
| LDOS Leidos Holdings Inc | 1.06% | $1.54 | 17.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Leidos Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes, Leidos Holdings has been paying dividends for the last 12 years.
When was LDOS's last dividend?
Leidos Holdings's last dividend ex-date was on Dec 16, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.4 per share.
How much dividend does Leidos Holdings pay (per share)?
LDOS's annualized dividend per share is $1.54.
What is Leidos Holdings's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Leidos Holdings is 1.06%.
How often does Leidos Holdings pay dividends?
Leidos Holdings has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Leidos Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Leidos Holdings's dividend payout ratio is 17.4%.
Does Leidos Holdings pay a good dividend?
Leidos Holdings's dividend yield is lower than the Technology sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.