#4 - Leidos Holdings (NYSE:LDOS)
With a $17.5 billion market cap, Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) is a large cap stock but not one of the mega-cap names like the first three space stocks on this list. But that's understandable when you understand that this is a company that's more of a picks-and-shovel play on the space industry's growth.
The company is helping to "embrace and solve some of the world's toughest challenges." As it relates to space, the company's Dynetics subsidiary is partnering with NASCAR to design a next-generation lunar terrain vehicle.
That being said, LDOS stock looks fairly valued at 16x forward earnings and expectations for $8.39 earnings per share at the high end of its 2024 outlook. However, with a dividend that has a 1.18% yield, which is only slightly below the sector average, you are getting a reward for holding onto the stock.
About Leidos
Leidos Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides services and solutions in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Defense Solutions, Civil, and Health segments. The Defense Solutions segment offers national security solutions and systems for air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace for the U.S.
Read More - Current Price
- $144.81
- Consensus Rating
- Moderate Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 10 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $182.00 (25.7% Upside)
