LDOS monthly performance report
Check LDOS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LDOS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Leidos (LDOS) closed September 2026 at $127.69, down 8.93% for the month and −31.77% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LDOS is −29.22%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −15.81% versus its 200-day moving average ($151.67), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LDOS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −35.23%, with a relative strength index reading of 79.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Leidos ended September 2026 at $127.69, posting a monthly return of −8.93%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.23%.
The current quarter stands at +24.01% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −15.81% versus the 200-day moving average ($151.67).
Year-to-date, LDOS is −29.22% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −40.92%. The stock is currently −37.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −50.35%.
| Period | LDOS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.50% | −0.12% | −2.38% |
| 1 Week | −0.91% | −0.34% | −0.57% |
| 1 Month | −8.93% | −0.70% | −8.23% |
| 3 Months | +12.42% | +2.80% | +9.63% |
| 6 Months | −26.56% | +13.85% | −40.41% |
| YTD | −29.22% | +11.70% | −40.92% |
| 12 Months | −31.77% | +15.01% | −46.79% |
| 3 Years | +36.46% | +71.69% | −35.23% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | +21.29% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +15.74% |
| #3 | Aug 2025 | +13.32% |
| #4 | Oct 2024 | +12.37% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | +12.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −19.43% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −14.35% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −12.90% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −11.18% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | −9.70% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +16.91% |
| Q3 2025 | +19.78% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.53% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.79% |
| Q2 2026 | −33.79% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +24.01% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.90% |
| 2024 | +33.09% |
| 2025 | +25.23% |
| 2026 | −29.22% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $205.77 (2025-11-04) |
| 52-Week Low | $98.86 (2026-06-30) |
| Current Price | $127.69 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $151.67 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −15.81% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −50.35% (2026-06-25) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −37.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 79.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −35.23% |
| RS Peak | 159.9 (Nov 2024) |
| RS Trough | 64.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LDOS's return for this report period?
LDOS returned −8.93% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has LDOS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LDOS: −29.22% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is LDOS's 12-month return?
−31.77% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LDOS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −15.81% versus 200DMA ($151.67).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−50.35% on 2026-06-25.