Leidos Holdings, Inc. 10-Q

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis of Leidos Holdings, Inc.'s ("Leidos") financial condition, results of operations, and quantitative and qualitative discussion about business environment and trends should be read in conjunction with Leidos' condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations with respect to, among other things, trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations, backlog, our industry, the impact of our merger and acquisition activity, government budgets and spending, our business contingency plans, interest rates and uncertainties in tax due to new tax legislation or other regulatory developments. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue” or similar expressions. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by the risk factor in this report under Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" and as may be further updated in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to such uncertainties and risks, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We do not undertake any obligation to update these factors or to publicly announce the results of any changes to our forward-looking statements due to future events or developments. Unless indicated otherwise, references in this report to "we," "us" and "our" refer collectively to Leidos and its consolidated subsidiaries. OVERVIEW Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 50,000 global employees, we pursue strategic growth across five pillars: defense tech; energy infrastructure; cyber; mission and digital solutions; and managed health services. Our customers include the U.S. Department of War (“DoW”), the U.S. Intelligence Community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and many other U.S. civilian, state and local government agencies, foreign government agencies and commercial businesses. Beginning in fiscal 2026, we realigned our business and operate in four reportable segments that are focused on specific, defined capability sets we bring to our customers. As a result of this change, prior year segment results and disclosures have been recast to reflect the current reportable segment structure. We now operate in the following reportable segments: Intelligence & Digital, Health, Homeland and Defense. We also separately present the unallocable costs associated with corporate functions as Corporate (see "Note 10–Business Segments"). BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND TRENDS U.S. GOVERNMENT MARKETS During the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, we generated approximately 83% and 85%, respectively, of total revenues from contracts with the U.S. government, as compared to 87% for both the three and six months ended July 4, 2025. Accordingly, our business performance is affected by the overall level of U.S. government spending, especially national security, homeland security and intelligence spending, and the alignment of our service and product offerings and capabilities with current and future budget priorities of the U.S. government. While Congress continues to advance the government fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills, it is increasingly expected that lawmakers will rely on a short-term continuing resolution ("CR") to keep the government funded beyond the September 30, 2026 deadline. Failure to pass the appropriations bills or a CR by September 30, 2026, will result in a full or partial federal government shutdown. 24 Leidos Holdings, Inc. Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Sales to customers in international markets represented approximately 9% and 8% of total revenues for the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively, and as compared to 8% of total revenues for both the three and six months ended July 4, 2025. Our international customers include foreign governments and their agencies. Our international business increases our exposure to international markets and the associated international regulatory, foreign currency exchange rate and geopolitical risks. Changes in international trade policies, including higher tariffs on imported goods and materials, may increase the cost of certain goods necessary to fulfill our contractual requirements and for internal purposes. We expect to recover certain portions of the increase to the cost of goods through contractual measures. While we continue to evaluate the tariff environment and potential impacts of higher tariffs, we currently do not expect them to have a significant effect on our business. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table summarizes our condensed consolidated results of operations for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Revenues $ 4,558 $ 4,253 7.2 % $ 8,958 $ 8,498 5.4 % Operating income 514 571 (10.0 %) 1,022 1,101 (7.2 %) Non-operating expense, net (63) (53) 18.9 % (142) (105) 35.2 % Income before income taxes 451 518 (12.9 %) 880 996 (11.6 %) Income tax expense (95) (125) (24.0 %) (189) (238) (20.6 %) Net income 356 393 (9.4 %) 691 758 (8.8 %) Net income attributable to Leidos common stockholders $ 354 $ 391 (9.5) % $ 682 $ 754 (9.5) % Operating margin 11.3 % 13.4 % 11.4 % 13.0 % SEGMENT AND CORPORATE RESULTS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Intelligence & Digital (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Revenues $ 1,499 $ 1,408 6.5 % $ 3,012 $ 2,816 7.0 % Operating income 142 135 5.2 % 288 267 7.9 % Operating margin 9.5 % 9.6 % 9.6 % 9.5 % The increase in revenues and operating income for the three months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to program wins, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. The increase in revenues for the six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to program wins and $27 million of increased revenues recognized from the acquisition of Savanna Industries, Inc. ("Kudu Dynamics"), partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. The increase in operating income for the six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to program wins and improved margins from program mix, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. Leidos Holdings, Inc. 25 Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Health (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Revenues $ 1,086 $ 1,175 (7.6 %) $ 2,274 $ 2,363 (3.8 %) Operating income 254 303 (16.2 %) 538 591 (9.0 %) Operating margin 23.4 % 25.8 % 23.7 % 25.0 % The decrease in revenues and operating income for the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to a net decrease in volumes. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Homeland (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Revenues $ 1,018 $ 771 32.0 % $ 1,834 $ 1,541 19.0 % Operating income 92 64 43.8 % 125 125 — % Operating margin 9.0 % 8.3 % 6.8 % 8.1 % The increase in revenues for the three months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to a net increase in volumes, program wins, $141 million recognized from the acquisition of Entrust and a $14 million favorable impact from exchange rate movements, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. The increase in revenues for the six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to a net increase in volumes, program wins, $152 million recognized from the acquisition of Entrust and a $37 million favorable impact from exchange rate movements, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts and write-downs on certain programs. The increase in operating income for the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to a net increase in volumes, program wins and the contribution from the acquisition of Entrust. The increase was partially offset by increased amortization, acquisition and restructuring expenses. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Defense (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Revenues $ 955 $ 899 6.2 % $ 1,838 $ 1,778 3.4 % Operating income 84 78 7.7 % 146 152 (3.9 %) Operating margin 8.8 % 8.7 % 7.9 % 8.5 % The increase in revenues for the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to program wins and increased volumes on existing contracts, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. The increase in operating income for the three months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to program wins, partially offset by the completion of certain contracts. The decrease in operating income for the six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to the completion of higher-margin contracts, partially offset by program wins. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Corporate (dollars in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Percent change Operating loss $ (58) $ (9) NM $ (75) $ (34) 120.6 % NM - Not Meaningful The increase in operating loss for the three months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the three months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to the receipt of a $25 million insurance reimbursement in the prior year for legal costs primarily incurred prior to fiscal year 2025, and increased acquisition and integration costs in the current year. 26 Leidos Holdings, Inc. Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION The increase in operating loss for the six months ended July 3, 2026, as compared to the six months ended July 4, 2025, was primarily attributable to higher insurance reimbursements for legal costs in the prior year, and increased acquisition and integration costs in the current year. NON-OPERATING EXPENSE, NET Non-operating expense, net for the three months ended July 3, 2026, was $63 million as compared to $53 million for the three months ended July 4, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to increased interest expense from the termination of our senior unsecured bridge loan facility and issuance of our $600 million and $800 million senior notes. Non-operating expense, net for the six months ended July 3, 2026, was $142 million as compared to $105 million for the six months ended July 4, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to a $23 million settlement loss from the buy-out of our UK defined benefit pension plan and increased interest expense from the termination of our senior unsecured bridge loan facility and issuance of our $600 million and $800 million senior notes. PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES The effective tax rate was 21.1% for the three months ended July 3, 2026, compared to 24.1% for the three months ended July 4, 2025, and 21.5% for the six months ended July 3, 2026, compared to 23.9% for the six months ended July 4, 2025. The decrease in both periods was primarily due to a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits. BOOKINGS AND BACKLOG We recorded net bookings worth an estimated $4.9 billion and $8.2 billion during the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively, as compared to $3.9 billion and $6.0 billion for the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, respectively. The estimated value of our total backlog was as follows: July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 (in millions) Funded Unfunded Total Funded Unfunded Total Intelligence & Digital $ 1,922 $ 16,492 $ 18,414 $ 1,667 $ 16,081 $ 17,748 Health 1,242 5,369 6,611 504 7,522 8,026 Homeland 3,669 6,261 9,930 2,918 6,920 9,838 Defense 3,390 10,366 13,756 2,033 8,565 10,598 Total $ 10,223 $ 38,488 $ 48,711 $ 7,122 $ 39,088 $ 46,210 Backlog at July 3, 2026, includes amounts acquired as part of the Entrust transaction. As of March 27, 2026, the acquisition date, Entrust had $371 million of backlog that was included within the Homeland reportable segment. Backlog represents the revenues we expect to recognize under negotiated contracts and unissued task orders on sole source IDIQ contracts, to the extent we believe their execution and funding to be probable. Backlog does not include potential task orders expected to be awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts. Backlog estimates are subject to change and may be affected by factors including modifications of contracts and foreign currency movements. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES OVERVIEW OF LIQUIDITY As of July 3, 2026, we had $748 million in cash and cash equivalents. We have a senior unsecured revolving credit facility which can provide up to $1.5 billion in additional borrowing, if required, and a commercial paper program under which we may issue short-term unsecured commercial paper notes ("Commercial Paper Notes") not to exceed $1.5 billion, with maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issuance. As of July 3, 2026, and January 2, 2026, there were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility and no Commercial Paper Notes outstanding. We had outstanding debt of $6.0 billion and $4.6 billion at July 3, 2026, and January 2, 2026, respectively. In March 2026, we issued and sold $600 million 4.10% and $800 million 5.00% senior unsecured notes maturing in March 2029 and March 2036, Leidos Holdings, Inc. 27 Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION respectively. The annual interest rate is payable on a semi-annual basis. The proceeds from the notes were used to fund a portion of the consideration payable in connection with the acquisition of Entrust and for general corporate purposes. We made $5 million and $10 million principal payments on our long-term debt during the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively, and $30 million and $559 million during the three and six months July 4, 2025, respectively. The activity for the six months ended July 4, 2025, included a $500 million payment to discharge the $500 million notes due May 2025. Our senior unsecured revolving credit facility, Commercial Paper Notes, senior unsecured term loan and notes outstanding as of July 3, 2026, contain financial covenants and customary restrictive covenants. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of July 3, 2026. We paid dividends of $55 million and $110 million during the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively, and $52 million and $105 million for the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, respectively. We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases in the open market, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. Stock repurchases of Leidos common stock may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions with third parties including through accelerated share repurchase agreements. Whether repurchases are made and the timing and actual number of shares repurchased depends on a variety of factors including price, corporate capital requirements, other market conditions and regulatory requirements. The repurchase program may be accelerated, suspended, delayed or discontinued at any time. We made open market repurchases of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $66 million and $266 million during the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively. During the three and six months ended July 4, 2025, we did not make any open market repurchases; however, we repurchased $500 million of shares under an accelerated share repurchase agreement during the six months ended July 4, 2025. During the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, we invested $12 million and $18 million, respectively, in an investment fund as a limited partner. In connection with this investment, we have committed to invest an additional $82 million over the next five years. We expect to fund this investment with cash on hand and cash generated through our operations. For the next 12 months, we anticipate that we will be able to meet our liquidity needs, including servicing our debt, through cash generated from operations, available cash balances, borrowings from our commercial paper program and, if needed, sales of accounts receivable and borrowings from our revolving credit facility. SUMMARY OF CASH FLOWS The following table summarizes cash flow information for the periods presented: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in millions) July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 July 3, 2026 July 4, 2025 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 793 $ 486 $ 1,094 $ 544 Net cash used in investing activities (38) (314) (2,397) (336) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (423) (83) 970 (193) Net cash provided by operating activities increased $307 million and $550 million for the three and six months ended July 3, 2026, respectively when compared to the prior year. The increases were primarily due to favorable changes in working capital, excess tax payments made in the prior year and the timing of payroll and employee benefit payments. Net cash used in investing activities decreased $276 million for the three months ended July 3, 2026, when compared to the prior year quarter primarily due to $285 million of net cash paid related to the acquisition of Kudu Dynamics in the prior year quarter. Net cash used in investing activities increased $2,061 million for the six months ended July 3, 2026, when compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily due to $2,338 million of cash paid in connection with the acquisition of Entrust, net of cash acquired. Net cash used in financing activities increased $340 million for the three months ended July 3, 2026, when compared to the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to a $300 million repayment on our commercial paper program. 28 Leidos Holdings, Inc. Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION Net cash provided by financing activities increased $1,163 million for the six months ended July 3, 2026, when compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a net increase of $941 million in cash inflows from debt activity, consisting of proceeds from debt issuances and payments for borrowings and debt issuance costs. The increase was also related to $234 million net decrease in stock repurchases, primarily attributable to the prior year accelerated share repurchase activities. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS We have outstanding performance guarantees and cross-indemnity agreements in connection with certain aspects of our business and future commitments related to an investment fund. We also have letters of credit outstanding principally related to performance guarantees on contracts and surety bonds outstanding principally related to performance and subcontractor payment bonds as described in "Note 11–Commitments and Contingencies" of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These arrangements have not had, and management does not believe it is likely that they will in the future have, a material effect on our liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources, operations or financial condition. GUARANTOR AND ISSUER OF GUARANTEED SECURITIES Leidos Holdings, Inc. (“Guarantor”) has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the debt securities of its subsidiary, Leidos, Inc. (“Issuer”), that were issued pursuant to transactions that were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (collectively, the “Registered Notes”). The following is a list of the Registered Notes guaranteed by Leidos Holdings, Inc. Senior unsecured Registered Notes issued by Leidos, Inc.: $600 million 4.100% notes, due March 2029 $750 million 4.375% notes, due May 2030 $1,000 million 2.300% notes, due February 2031 $500 million 5.400% notes, due March 2032 $750 million 5.750% notes, due March 2033 $500 million 5.500% notes, due March 2035 $800 million 5.000% notes, due March 2036 Leidos Holdings, Inc. has also fully and unconditionally guaranteed debt securities of Leidos, Inc. that were issued pursuant to transactions that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The following is a list of unregistered debt securities guaranteed by Leidos Holdings, Inc. Senior unsecured unregistered debt securities issued by Leidos, Inc.: $250 million 7.125% notes, due July 2032 $300 million 5.500% notes, due July 2033 Additionally, Leidos, Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed debt securities of Leidos Holdings, Inc. that were issued pursuant to transactions that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The following is a list of unregistered debt securities guaranteed by Leidos, Inc. Senior unsecured unregistered debt securities issued by Leidos Holdings, Inc.: $300 million 5.950% notes, due December 2040 The following summarized financial information includes the assets, liabilities and results of operations for the Guarantor and Issuer of the Registered Notes described above. Intercompany balances and transactions between the Issuer and Guarantor have been eliminated from the financial information below. Investments in the consolidated subsidiaries of the Issuer and Guarantor that do not guarantee the senior unsecured notes have been excluded from the financial information. Intercompany payables represent amounts due to non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Issuer. Leidos Holdings, Inc. 29 Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION FOR THE GUARANTOR AND ISSUER OF REGISTERED NOTES (in millions) July 3, 2026 January 2, 2026 Total current assets $ 2,845 $ 3,036 Goodwill 5,424 5,666 Other long-term assets 1,145 1,250 Total assets $ 9,414 $ 9,952 Total current liabilities $ 2,169 $ 1,954 Long-term debt, net of current portion 6,009 4,628 Intercompany payables 5,324 4,706 Other long-term liabilities 930 942 Total liabilities $ 14,432 $ 12,230 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION FOR THE GUARANTOR AND ISSUER OF REGISTERED NOTES Six Months Ended (in millions) July 3, 2026 Revenues, net $ 5,473 Operating income 400 Net loss attributable to Leidos common stockholders (25) CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS We are subject to a number of reviews, investigations, claims, lawsuits, other uncertainties and future obligations related to our business. For a discussion of these items, see "Note 11–Commitments and Contingencies" of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies, estimates or judgments that would have a significant impact on earnings during the period covered by this report from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2026. RECENTLY ADOPTED AND ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS For a discussion of these items, see "Note 1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 30 Leidos Holdings, Inc. Table of Contents PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk There were no material changes in our market risk exposure from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2026.