Leidos to participate in the Citi 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference

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Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) will participate in Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami. CEO Tom Bell will take part in a fireside chat on Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast and a 30-day replay will be available on Leidos Investor Relations.

News Market Reaction – LDOS

-11.15%

47 alerts

-11.15% Session close to close

-3.9% Trough in 3 hr

$22.96B Market Cap

1.3x Rel. Volume

In the Feb 11 session, LDOS declined 11.15%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -3.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 47 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -11.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine c...

Analysis

The stock dropped -11.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a routine conference announcement would fit a pattern where positive strategic news, including the $142 million DISA award and the planned $2.4 billion ENTRUST acquisition, previously coincided with short-term share weakness. With the stock already trading near its 52‑week high and above the $176.20 200‑day average, any disappointment around messaging at the conference or renewed focus on acquisition financing could have amplified downside pressure.

Key Figures

CESO award value: $142 million ENTRUST purchase price: $2,400,000,000 Bridge facility: $1.4 billion +5 more

8 metrics

CESO award value $142 million DISA IT modernization contract announced <b>Feb 9, 2026</b>

ENTRUST purchase price $2,400,000,000 Base cash purchase price for ENTRUST per <b>Jan 26, 2026</b> 8-K

Bridge facility $1.4 billion Senior unsecured 364-day bridge credit facility commitment to fund ENTRUST deal

ENTRUST workforce over 3,100 professionals ENTRUST employee count across more than 40 locations

Insider sale size 3,000 shares Shares sold by Sector President Elizabeth A. Porter on <b>Jan 20, 2026</b>

Insider sale price $192.2117 per share Weighted average sale price for Porter’s 3,000-share transaction

Porter holdings 38,575 shares Direct beneficial ownership after <b>Jan 20, 2026</b> sale

Short interest 1.78% Reported short interest as a percent of float

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 09	Federal IT contract	Positive	+0.8%	Won $142M DISA CESO award to modernize secure IT operations.
Feb 05	Cybersecurity partnership	Positive	-1.3%	Announced RegScale integration to enhance federal cybersecurity and automation.
Feb 04	AI governance deal	Positive	-0.7%	Launched AI governance initiative with Trustible to scale accountable AI use.
Jan 27	ENTRUST acquisition	Positive	-1.2%	Announced planned $2.4B purchase of ENTRUST Solutions Group.
Jan 26	Acquisition agreement	Positive	-0.9%	Detailed definitive agreement to acquire ENTRUST, subject to approvals.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent company news has mostly been positive strategically, but 4 of the last 5 announcements were followed by negative next-day price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, Leidos announced several strategic moves, including a $142 million CESO IT modernization award and a planned acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group for approximately $2.4 billion. Partnerships to enhance cybersecurity and AI governance also featured prominently. Despite generally positive business developments, four of the last five news events saw negative one-day price reactions, indicating that strong headlines have not consistently translated into immediate upside. Today’s conference participation fits into this ongoing communication cadence.

Key Terms

rule 10b5-1 trading plan, form 4, form 3, form 144, +4 more

8 terms

rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan..."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

form 4 regulatory

"title": "[Form 4] Leidos Holdings, Inc. Insider Trading Activity""

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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form 3 regulatory

"title": "[Form 3] Leidos Holdings, Inc. Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership""

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

form 144 regulatory

"title": "[144] Leidos Holdings, Inc. SEC Filing""

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

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hart-scott-rodino act regulatory

"conditioned on antitrust clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act..."

A U.S. antitrust law that requires parties to large mergers and acquisitions to notify federal regulators and wait a set period before closing the deal, so authorities can check whether the transaction would unfairly reduce competition. For investors, the process is like notifying a referee before a major team trade: it can reveal objections, trigger investigations, delay or block a deal, and therefore affect transaction timing, value and deal risk.

bridge credit facility financial

"for a senior unsecured 364-day bridge credit facility of $1.4 billion..."

A bridge credit facility is a short-term loan arranged to cover a company’s immediate cash needs until a longer-term financing—like a bond issue, bank loan or equity raise—is completed. Think of it as a temporary bridge that keeps operations running while a permanent funding route is built; for investors it affects near-term liquidity, interest costs and refinancing risk, and can signal how urgently a company needs capital.

term sofr financial

"The bridge facility would bear interest at Term SOFR plus a ratings-based margin..."

Term SOFR is a benchmark interest rate that reflects the cost of borrowing money over a specific period, based on actual transactions in the financial markets. It is used by lenders and borrowers to set the interest rates on loans and financial contracts, helping to ensure rates are fair and transparent. For investors, understanding term SOFR helps gauge borrowing costs and the overall direction of interest rates in the economy.

dividend equivalent rights financial

"described as dividend equivalent rights credited under a Key Executive Stock..."

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

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Live audio webcast available on Feb. 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. ET

RESTON, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced it will participate in Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference being held in Miami, Florida.

Chief Executive Officer Tom Bell will engage in a question and answer "fireside chat" on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.  

A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the Leidos Investor Relations website at http://ir.leidos.com.  A replay of the webcast will be available following the presentation at the same link listed above for 30 days afterward.

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 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

CONTACTS:
Media contact:	Investor Relations:
Brandon Ver Velde	Stuart Davis
571.926.1627	571.526.6124
brandon.p.vervelde@leidos.com	ir@leidos.com

 

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SOURCE Leidos Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

When will Leidos (LDOS) present at the Citi 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference?

Leidos will present on Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET in a fireside chat led by CEO Tom Bell. According to the company, the session will be part of Citi's Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami and is open via webcast.

How can investors access the Leidos (LDOS) webcast on Feb. 18, 2026?

Investors can access a live audio webcast on the Leidos Investor Relations website beginning Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. According to the company, the webcast link is on its IR site and a replay will be available for 30 days after the event.

Who will represent Leidos (LDOS) during the Citi conference presentation?

CEO Tom Bell will represent Leidos during a question-and-answer "fireside chat" on Feb. 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. According to the company, he will engage in Q&A and the audio will be webcast live for investors to listen.

Will Leidos (LDOS) provide a replay of the Citi conference webcast?

Yes, a replay will be available for 30 days after the Feb. 18, 2026 presentation on the Leidos Investor Relations website. According to the company, the replay can be accessed via the same link used for the live audio webcast.

What is the duration of Leidos (LDOS) presentation at the Citi conference on Feb. 18, 2026?

The live audio webcast is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. ET on Feb. 18, 2026, indicating a 40-minute session. According to the company, this includes a fireside chat with CEO Tom Bell and live Q&A.