Leidos

Leidos is one of the largest providers of technology and services to the US government, working across defense, intelligence, civil agencies and healthcare. Its work spans systems integration, cybersecurity, data analytics and airport security equipment, giving it a broad base of long-term federal contracts and a central role in government IT modernization. The company has paid and raised its dividend consistently since its 2013 separation from SAIC, supported by dependable contract cash flows. The yield is on the low side, with capital also directed to debt reduction and buybacks. A solid score reflects steady, well-covered dividend growth underpinned by the visibility of government spending, though margins and budgets remain policy-dependent.