Leonardo DRS, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Leonardo DRS (Nasdaq: DRS) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q1 2025 earnings report before the call.

The conference call will include a live audio broadcast with supplemental information, accessible through the company's investor relations website. Interested participants can register for the call or webcast at https://investors.leonardodrs.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the website approximately two hours after its conclusion and will remain accessible for 90 days.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has secured a $16.9 million prototype project award from the U.S. Army to modernize the Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) weapon control system for the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. The project focuses on developing a next-generation prototype with updated electrical technology to enhance the producibility and maintainability of line replaceable units.

The PESA system is described as critical technology for the M109A7's operation. The modernization aims to maintain current operational capabilities while improving system efficiency. The project will be executed through Leonardo DRS's Land Electronics business unit, leveraging the company's expertise in electrical, electromechanical, and electronic systems development for military applications.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has unveiled its new high-performance Artificial Intelligence Processor (AIP), designed to enhance military operations through real-time threat detection and situational awareness. The ruggedized system integrates with AI algorithms for U.S. Army combat applications, processing battlefield data from advanced image sensors and fusion systems.

The AIP system is platform agnostic, compact, and engineered for extreme environments, building on Leonardo DRS's experience in combat processing systems. This development represents a strategic focus for the company in military network computing and processing integration, particularly in C5I technologies for multi-domain battlefield operations.

The company is actively investing in next-generation Mounted Mission Command Systems, AI processing solutions, and advanced C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards aligned systems, aimed at improving sensor fusion and reducing cognitive burden for military personnel.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has achieved a significant milestone with the delivery of its 100,000th Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) to the U.S. Army. This achievement spans over two decades of providing advanced situational awareness and tactical computing capabilities for ground combat vehicles and command post operations.

The MFoCS is a modular computing hardware system that serves as the foundation for integrated mission command hardware, software, and networking capabilities. The combat-proven system enhances battlefield situational understanding and interoperability across joint forces, particularly in command and control, maneuverability, and logistics.

The announcement was made during a ceremony at Leonardo DRS's Melbourne, Florida facility, where MFoCS systems are developed, assembled, and tested. The company continues to advance C5I technologies for the U.S. military and allied forces, focusing on next-generation Mounted Mission Command Systems, AI processing solutions, and advanced C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has successfully delivered its first next-generation Integrated Voice Communication Systems (IVCS) for the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke DDG51-class destroyers. The IVCS represents state-of-the-art shipboard communications technology, providing mission-critical ship-wide communications capabilities.

The computer-controlled telephone system integrates with ship's announcing systems, shore telephone lines, radio communications, and battle sound-powered telephone circuits. This advanced system builds upon Leonardo DRS's previous communication solutions, including Shipboard Integrated Communications Systems and Secure Voice Switching systems, which are currently deployed across destroyers and frigates in multiple allied navies including the US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Japanese, and South Korean fleets.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has received the prestigious SPIE Prism Award for its innovative Stretto® semiconductor laser technology in Quantum Technologies for 2025. The groundbreaking system is the first ruggedized advanced laser solution offering high-precision performance and operational reliability in challenging environments.

The Stretto® system supports scientific advancements in quantum computing, sensing, and communications. This achievement leverages the company's extensive experience in developing advanced laser systems for military, commercial, and scientific applications.

The award, presented by SPIE, an international society for optics and photonics, was determined by a panel of judges from government agencies, commercial enterprises, academia, and the photonics industry.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has secured a $45 million U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base investment commitment through contracts with HII's Newport News Shipbuilding. The investment will enhance DRS's new 140,000 square-foot naval propulsion manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, SC, enabling a 40,000 square-foot expansion and infrastructure improvements.

The facility, set to open in 2026, will strengthen steam turbine system capabilities and support the Columbia Class submarine program. DRS is currently manufacturing critical components including the main propulsion motor, drives, and controller for the Columbia Class and international allied navies. The investment builds on previous Navy-funded engineering contracts from Newport News Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat, reinforcing DRS's naval propulsion capabilities and the U.S. submarine industrial base.

Leonardo DRS (Nasdaq: DRS) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Q4 revenue reached $981 million with net earnings of $89 million, while full-year revenue hit $3.2 billion with net earnings of $213 million. The company achieved record bookings of $4.1 billion for the year with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3.

Key highlights include a 14% full-year revenue growth, driven by advanced infrared sensing, tactical radars, and electric power programs. The backlog grew 10% to $8.5 billion. The company generated significant free cash flow of $416 million in Q4 and $190 million for the full year.

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share and authorized a $75 million stock repurchase program. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $598 million in cash and $203 million in outstanding borrowings.

Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has secured a $7 million contract to integrate Battle Management Systems (BMS) C4I hardware and software into new Royal Thailand Army combat vehicles. The contract, awarded through the U.S. Army's Government Grant Assistance program, involves providing ruggedized C4I Battle Management System hardware and leading the integration of BMS software, cyber protection, network integration, training, and sustainment capability for Thailand's new Stryker vehicles.

The company will collaborate with Thai defense firm Chaiseri Defense for installation, training, and in-country support. The solution is based on DRS's international version of the Mounted Family of Computer Systems used by the U.S. Army, providing command and control capabilities, situational awareness, combat identification, and enhanced soldier recovery in adverse conditions.