Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per common share, payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026. The board also authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to 20 million shares, replacing a fully used 2022 authorization.
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Quarterly dividend declared at $0.43 per share, payable September 30, 2026
New 20 million-share stock repurchase authorization replaces exhausted 2022 program
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Market Context
The active S-3ASR shelf, effective from February 19, 2026, adds financing context to the dividend an...
Analysis
The active S-3ASR shelf, effective from February 19, 2026, adds financing context to the dividend and repurchase announcement. Recent insider context was Net Selling, with 1,484 shares sold; investors can watch execution and capital-allocation disclosures.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend:$0.43 per shareDividend payment date:September 30, 2026Dividend record date:September 15, 2026+2 more
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Quarterly cash dividend$0.43 per shareDeclared for outstanding common stock
Dividend payment dateSeptember 30, 2026Payable to eligible stockholders
Dividend record dateSeptember 15, 2026Stockholders of record at close of business
Repurchase authorizationUp to 20 million sharesNew common-stock repurchase program
Prior authorization20 million sharesFebruary 2022 authorization was exhausted
"The board also authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to 20 million shares"
A stock repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the market. This can make each remaining share more valuable and shows that the company believes its stock is a good investment. It’s like a business treating its shares like a limited resource, hoping to boost confidence and share prices.
accelerated share repurchasefinancial
"including through accelerated share repurchase or derivative transactions"
An accelerated share repurchase is a deal where a company hires a bank to buy back a large block of its own stock immediately on the open market, with the bank later settling the exact number of shares over time. For investors it matters because the immediate reduction in shares outstanding can raise per‑share earnings and often supports the stock price, but it also uses company cash or borrowing and can change liquidity and future growth funding.
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"transactions under 10b5-1 plans or 10b-18 plans"
A 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets company insiders buy or sell shares at set times or under set conditions, designed to avoid accusations of trading on nonpublic information. Think of it like scheduling automatic payments: trades happen according to a plan rather than on impulse. Investors watch these plans because they can provide predictable insider selling or buying signals but can also be structured in ways that mask true motives.
10b-18 plansfinancial
"transactions under 10b5-1 plans or 10b-18 plans"
A 10b-18 plan is a way for a publicly traded company to buy back its own shares under an SEC “safe harbor” rule that reduces the risk of being accused of manipulating the stock price. It sets simple rules—who executes the trades, how often, how many shares relative to market volume, and what prices are allowed—like traffic rules for buybacks that let investors know the company is following a standardized process.
RESTON, Va., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per outstanding share of the company's common stock.The cash dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2026.
The board also authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to 20 million shares of common stock.This supersedes the prior authorization of 20 million shares made in February 2022, which has been exhausted. Whether repurchases are made, and the timing and actual number of shares repurchased, will depend on a variety of factors including innovation and production capacity investment needs, other corporate capital requirements, price, market conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Stock repurchases may be made on the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions, including through accelerated share repurchase or derivative transactions, transactions with Leidos retirement and deferred compensation plans, transactions under 10b5-1 plans or 10b-18 plans or any of the foregoing combined or otherwise.
About Leidos
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, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.
What dividend did Leidos (LDOS) declare on July 31, 2026?
Leidos declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share on July 31, 2026. According to Leidos, the dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2026.
When will Leidos (LDOS) pay its next dividend and what is the record date?
Leidos plans to pay its next quarterly dividend on September 30, 2026. According to Leidos, shareholders must be of record by the close of business on September 15, 2026 to receive the $0.43 per share cash dividend.
How large is the new Leidos (LDOS) share repurchase program announced in July 2026?
Leidos’ board authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to 20 million shares of common stock. According to Leidos, this authorization supersedes and follows the exhaustion of a prior 20 million-share repurchase authorization established in February 2022.
What happened to the previous Leidos (LDOS) share buyback authorization from February 2022?
The prior Leidos share repurchase authorization for 20 million shares, approved in February 2022, has been fully exhausted. According to Leidos, the newly approved 20 million-share program supersedes that earlier authorization and provides fresh capacity for future repurchases.
How will Leidos (LDOS) execute its new 20 million-share repurchase program?
Leidos may repurchase shares on the open market at prevailing prices or through privately negotiated transactions. According to Leidos, methods can include accelerated share repurchase or derivative transactions, dealings with company retirement and deferred compensation plans, and trades under 10b5-1 or 10b-18 plans.
What factors will influence the timing and amount of Leidos (LDOS) share repurchases?
Leidos states that buyback timing and volume will depend on investment needs, other capital requirements, share price, market conditions, and regulatory requirements. According to Leidos, these factors will guide whether, when, and how many shares are repurchased under the 20 million-share authorization.
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