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Dec 29, 2023

Leidos Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Leidos reported strong Q4 2023 results, exceeding guidance ranges with record top- and bottom-line performance.

Key Takeaways

Leidos Holdings, Inc. reported an 8% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching $3.98 billion. Diluted earnings per share increased by 30% to $1.66, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased by 9% to $1.99. The company's focus on cost controls and cash generation contributed to exceeding guidance ranges.

Revenues for the fourth quarter were $3.98 billion, up 8% year-over-year.

Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $1.66, up 30% year-over-year.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter were $1.99, up 9% year-over-year.

Net bookings totaled $2.8 billion in the fourth quarter, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 0.7.

Total Revenue
$3.98B
Previous year: $3.7B
+7.7%
EPS
$1.99
Previous year: $1.83
+8.7%
Net Income Margin
5.8%
Previous year: 4.9%
+18.4%
Gross Profit
$595M
Previous year: $521M
+14.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$777M
Previous year: $516M
+50.6%
Free Cash Flow
$226M
Previous year: $52M
+334.6%
Total Assets
$12.7B
Previous year: $13.1B
-2.9%

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Forward Guidance

Leidos is initiating fiscal year 2024 guidance with revenues between $15.7 - $16.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA margin in the mid-to-high 10% range, non-GAAP diluted EPS between $7.50 - $7.90, and cash flows provided by operating activities of approximately $1.1 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues between $15.7 - $16.1 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA Margin in the mid-to-high 10% range
  • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS between $7.50 - $7.90
  • Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities approximately $1.1 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • Cash flows provided by operating activities reflects approximately $60 million of cash tax payments related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 provision
  • The actual impact on cash flows provided by operating activities will depend on the amount of research and development costs Leidos will incur
  • The actual impact on cash flows provided by operating activities will depend on whether Congress modifies or repeals this provision
  • The actual impact on cash flows provided by operating activities will depend on whether new guidance and interpretive rules are issued by the US Treasury

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