Leidos Holdings, Inc. LDOS

LDOS Company Overview

Leidos Holdings, Inc. is a U.S.-based science, engineering, and information technology company that provides services and solutions primarily to government customers in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health sectors. The company operates in industries including national security, defense technology, cybersecurity, digital modernization, aerospace systems, healthcare technology, and engineering services. Leidos generates most of its revenue through long-term government contracts with agencies of the U.S. federal government, particularly the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, civilian agencies, and healthcare-related organizations. The company also serves select commercial and international customers through technology integration, managed services, and mission-support programs.

Leidos traces its origins to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), founded in 1969 by physicist J. Robert Beyster. In 2013, SAIC separated into two publicly traded entities, with the services-focused business adopting the Leidos name while the remaining entity retained the SAIC brand. The company expanded significantly through acquisitions, including the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business in 2016, which materially increased Leidos’ scale in government IT and defense services. Leidos is recognized for combining large-scale systems integration capabilities with advanced analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and mission-critical engineering expertise.