Leidos Holdings (LDOS) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerLeidos Holdings (LDOS) has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years and currently yields 1.33%. The most recent dividend was $0.4300/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly.
LDOS
Current Yield
1.33%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.66
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
15.9%
Consecutive Growth Years
8 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
5.84%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
3.69%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
-1.62%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
5.0%
FCF payout ratio
3.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.9x
Interest coverage
9.68x
ROIC (TTM)
13.5%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 15.9%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($12.27) covers dividend/share ($1.66).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 8 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 3.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (3.7%) ≤ EPS growth (17.7%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 15, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4300
Ex-date Mar 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4300
Ex-date Dec 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4300
Ex-date Sep 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Jun 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Mar 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Dec 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Sep 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Mar 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Dec 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3800
Ex-date Sep 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3600
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.3600 | $0.3600 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Leidos Holdings has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 8 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.6300 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.5400 | $1.6300 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | $1.4600 | $1.5400 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $1.4400 | $1.4600 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $1.4000 | $1.4400 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $1.3600 | $1.4000 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $1.3200 | $1.3600 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.2800 | $1.3200 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.2800 | $1.2800 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $14.9200 | $1.2800 | -91.4% |
| 2016 | $1.9200 | $14.9200 | +677.1% |
| 2015 | $1.2800 | $1.9200 | +50.0% |
| 2014 | $3.6780 | $1.2800 | -65.2% |
| 2013 | — | $3.6780 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Leidos Holdings (LDOS) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$216.00M
YoY change
+1.4%
5Y CAGR
+1.5%
Peak year (2006)
$2.44B
Latest annual
$211.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Leidos Holdings (LDOS)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Leidos Holdings (LDOS)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211.00M | +1.4% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2024 | $208.00M | +3.5% | +$7.00M | ||
| 2023 | $201.00M | +1.0% | +$2.00M | ||
| 2022 | $199.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2021 | $199.00M | +1.5% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2020 | $196.00M | -1.0% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2019 | $198.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $198.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $198.00M | -82.6% | -$937.00M | ||
| 2016 | $1.14B | +870.1% | +$1.02B | ||
| 2015 | $117.00M | +23.2% | +$22.00M | ||
| 2014 | $95.00M | -80.1% | -$382.00M | ||
| 2013 | $477.00M | +189.1% | +$312.00M | ||
| 2012 | $165.00M | — | +$165.00M | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2008 | $1.00M | -50.0% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2007 | $2.00M | -99.9% | -$2.44B | ||
| 2006 | $2.44B | — | +$2.44B | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | — |
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $211.00M (2025) – edged up 1.4% year-over-year.
Leidos Holdings dividends paid has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +1.5% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Leidos Holdings dividends paid peaked at $2.44B in 2006; the latest annual figure is $211.00M in 2025 (91.3% below peak).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $2.44B (2006); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2005.
Among 8 Technology peers, Leidos Holdings (LDOS) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Leidos Holdings Dividends Paid 2025: $211.00M
Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2025 was $211.00M, edged up 1.4% from 2024.
Leidos Holdings Dividends Paid 2024: $208.00M
Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2024 was $208.00M, edged up 3.5% from 2023.
Leidos Holdings Dividends Paid 2023: $201.00M
Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2023 was $201.00M, edged up 1.0% from 2022.
Leidos Holdings Dividends Paid 2022: $199.00M
Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2022 was $199.00M, edged up 0.0% from 2021.
Leidos Holdings Dividends Paid 2021: $199.00M
Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2021 was $199.00M.
See more financial history for Leidos Holdings (LDOS).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Leidos Holdings, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does Leidos Holdings pay dividends?
Yes, Leidos Holdings (LDOS) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.66 per share annually, yielding 1.33%.
What is Leidos Holdings's dividend yield?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) has a current dividend yield of 1.33%.
Is Leidos Holdings's dividend safe?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Leidos Holdings increased its dividend?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) has 8 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Leidos Holdings's dividend payout ratio?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) has a dividend payout ratio of 15.9%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Leidos Holdings's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Leidos Holdings (LDOS) is $216.00M (period ending May 5, 2026).
How has Leidos Holdings dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) dividends paid changed +1.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Leidos Holdings dividends paid?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +1.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Leidos Holdings dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Leidos Holdings dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $2.44B in 2006.
What was Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2024?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) dividends paid in 2024 was $208.00M.
What was Leidos Holdings dividends paid in 2025?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) dividends paid in 2025 was $211.00M.
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