Leonardo (LDO) Stock Overview
An industrial and technological company, engages in the helicopters, defense electronics and security, cyber security and solutions, aircraft, aerostructures, and space sectors in Italy, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States of America, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €53.28 |
| 52 Week High | €66.26 |
| 52 Week Low | €43.15 |
| Beta | 0.37 |
| 1 Month Change | -14.42% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.78% |
| 1 Year Change | 11.07% |
| 3 Year Change | 409.13% |
| 5 Year Change | 682.38% |
| Change since IPO | 281.45% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
LDO: European Defense Sector Momentum And Satellite Joint Venture Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Leonardo, with the updated consensus now reflecting increased confidence in the company's outlook. This is driven by a supportive sector environment and recent positive coverage, lifting targets by several euros to EUR 57.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Leonardo's analyst price target has increased slightly from EUR 54.18 to EUR 54.56, as analysts cite an improved industry outlook and higher price targets from major banks, despite only minor changes in company fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent street research highlights a mix of optimism and caution from analysts following Leonardo.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Leonardo's analyst price target has been increased from €53.38 to €54.18, as analysts note stronger sector dynamics along with a modest improvement in projected growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Leonardo has provided a range of perspectives on the company's outlook, valuation, and competitive positioning within the European defense sector.Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Sep 24
Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Analysts have slightly lowered Leonardo’s price target to €53.38 as high sector valuations and a relatively lower growth profile temper optimism toward robust European defense spending, resulting in only a marginal fair value revision. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see Leonardo benefiting from Europe's strongest defense spending cycle since the Cold War, supporting sector-wide top-line growth.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
With no material changes in net profit margin or revenue growth forecasts, Leonardo's consensus analyst price target remains stable at €53.99. What's in the News Leonardo and Textron Aviation Defense entered a teaming agreement to offer the Beechcraft M-346N, based on Leonardo's M-346 trainer, for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System program.Why Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 03Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Aug 20Leonardo's (BIT:LDO) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
Aug 07Leonardo S.p.a.'s (BIT:LDO) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
Jul 06Leonardo's (BIT:LDO) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Jun 17Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Jun 02Earnings Beat: Leonardo S.p.a. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
May 10
International Alliances And Technology Drive Dynamic Growth In Aerospace And Defense Markets
Strategic partnerships and international alliances aim to boost global market presence, enhancing revenue and margins through expanded capabilities.Shareholder Returns
| LDO | IT Aerospace & Defense | IT Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.7% | 0.5% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 11.1% | 10.0% | 18.9% |
Return vs Industry: LDO exceeded the Italian Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 10% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LDO underperformed the Italian Market which returned 18.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LDO volatility | |
|---|---|
| LDO Average Weekly Movement | 6.6% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in IT Market | 8.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in IT Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: LDO's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Italian market.
Volatility Over Time: LDO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Italian stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 62,074 | Roberto Cingolani | www.leonardo.com/en/home |
Leonardo S.p.a., an industrial and technological company, engages in the helicopters, defense electronics and security, cyber security and solutions, aircraft, aerostructures, and space sectors in Italy, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States of America, and internationally. It offers a range of helicopters for battlefield/personnel recovery, combat, maritime, training, VIP/executive transport, medical and rescue, energy, security, and utility services, as well as provides support and training services. The company also provides trainers, fighters, multi-mission transport, and multi-mission surveillance aircraft; command and controls, radars and sensors, optronics, communication systems, electronic warfare, avionics, defense system, and air traffic management; defense systems comprising turrets and canons, munitions, and torpedoes; and cyber security and resilience, critical communications, digitalization, and global monitoring solutions.
Leonardo S.p.a. Fundamentals Summary
| LDO fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | €30.74b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €1.22b |
| Revenue (TTM) | €19.50b |
Is LDO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LDO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €19.50b |
| Cost of Revenue | €11.75b |
| Gross Profit | €7.75b |
| Other Expenses | €6.53b |
| Earnings | €1.22b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 06, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.12 |
| Gross Margin | 39.74% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.28% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 36.1% |
How did LDO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does LDO pay a reliable dividends?
See LDO dividend history and benchmarks| Leonardo dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 22 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 24 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 47 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 49 days |
Does LDO pay a reliable dividends?
See LDO dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 23:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Leonardo S.p.a. is covered by 35 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Andrea Belloli | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Andrea Belloli | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |