Leonardo DRS (DRS.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Leonardo DRS (DRS.US) – stock price at 45.14 $, August 2026
Leonardo DRS stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Leonardo DRS Price Target 2026: Analysts See 19% Upside

The average price target for Leonardo DRS is $53.90. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 19,41% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Leonardo DRS overvalued or undervalued?

Leonardo DRS is currently undervalued with a gap of 19.4% relative to the price target.


The current price is $45.14, which places Leonardo DRS in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $48.51, and overvalued when the price exceeds $59.29.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Leonardo DRS, the fair value range lies between $48.51 and $59.29.


See the full price target analysis for Leonardo DRS →

Analyst Ratings for Leonardo DRS stock in 2026: Buy

8 analysts cover Leonardo DRS. The majority is positive, with 75% recommending Buy, while 25% recommend Hold. The average price target is $53.90, which gives an upside of 19.4% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.38/5)
Strong Buy
5 (62.5%)
Buy
1 (12.5%)
Hold
2 (25%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.38 out of 5 based on 8 analysts

About Leonardo DRS – Forsvar

Leonardo DRS, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides defense electronic products and systems, and military support services. It operates through Advanced Sensing and Computing (ASC) segment, and Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segments. The ASC segment designs, develops, and manufacture sensing and network computing technology that enables real-time situational awareness required for enhanced operational decision making and execution; and offers sensing capabilities span applications, such as missions requiring advanced detection, precision targeting and surveillance sensing, long range electro-optic/infrared, signals intelligence, and other intelligence systems including electronic warfare, ground vehicle sensing, active electronically scanned array tactical radars, dismounted soldier, and space sensing. This segment also provides network computing, which are utilized across a range of mission applications including platform computing on ground and shipboard for advanced battle management, combat systems, radar, command and control, tactical networks, tactical computing, and communications. The IMS segment designs, develops, manufacture, and integrates power conversion, control, and distribution systems, ship propulsion systems, motors and variable frequency drives, force protection systems, transportation, and logistics systems for the U.S. and allied defense customers. This segment also offers electrical propulsion systems, which includes power conversion, control, distribution, and propulsion systems, as well as power dense permanent magnet motors, energy storage systems and associated efficient, rugged, and compact power conversion, electrical actuation systems, as well as cooling technologies; and motor controllers, instrumentation and control equipment, electrical actuation systems, and thermal management systems. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Arlington, Virginia. Leonardo DRS, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Leonardo DRS

$ 11,9B Market cap
$ 3,8B Revenue
Forsvar Industry
38.14 P/E
3.15 P/S
4.38 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Leonardo DRS?

Growth stock

Leonardo DRS is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 60.0% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Leonardo DRS

💰 Value Score 38/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 62/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 65/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 55/100

📈 Valuation

Leonardo DRS trades at a P/E ratio of 38.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 36.0 (6% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.2. The P/B ratio is 4.4.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Leonardo DRS has a profit margin of 8.5% (moderate) and an operating margin of 11.2%. Return on equity (ROE) is 11.9% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 6.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 60.0% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.58 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 63.6% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.08% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Leonardo DRS Dividend 2026: 0.8% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Leonardo DRS in 2026

Dividend yield
0.80%
Dividend per share
0.09 USD
Payout ratio
27.3%
Low
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.45 USD

When does Leonardo DRS pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 13, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 27, 2026
Latest payment date
August 27, 2026

How much does Leonardo DRS pay in dividends?

Leonardo DRS pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.09 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.80%.

The payout ratio is 27.3%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Leonardo DRS

We have registered dividend payments for Leonardo DRS since 2025-03-13. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 10 times, most recently on 2026-08-13. However, the stock does not qualify as a stable or sporadic dividend stock, because the dividend payments have been inconsistent in recent years.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-08-132026-08-270.09USDUnknown period
2026-05-192026-06-020.09USDUnknown period
2026-05-192026-06-020.09USDUnknown period
2026-05-192026-06-020.09USDUnknown period
2026-03-102026-03-240.09USDUnknown period
2025-11-182025-12-020.09USDUnknown period
2025-08-202025-09-030.09USDUnknown period
2025-03-13N/A0.09USDUnknown period
2025-03-13N/A0.09USDUnknown period
2025-03-13N/A0.09USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Leonardo DRS 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Leonardo DRS have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 12,705,780 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Jeffery Reuben III, Rinsky Jason, Baylouny John and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 8 sales. A net 2,355,817 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 12,705,780 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Jeffery Reuben III bought 25,000 shares at 43 $ each on 2026-05-19. The stock has since risen 4.3%.

Latest sale: Rinsky Jason sold 3,864 shares at 46 $ each on 2026-08-04.

Who is buying: Jeffery Reuben III.

Who is selling: Rinsky Jason, Baylouny John, Wallace Sally, Dippold Michael, Dorfman Mark and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Leonardo DRS (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Leonardo DRS. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-04 Rinsky Jason Sell 3,864 46 177,010
2026-07-07 Rinsky Jason Sell 3,865 45 175,355
2026-06-18 Baylouny John Sell 36,471 46 1,665,631
2026-06-11 Wallace Sally Sell 1,300 50 65,000
2026-06-08 Dippold Michael Sell 8,318 46 386,621
2026-06-04 Dorfman Mark Sell 5,536 46 253,272
2026-06-03 Rinsky Jason Sell 3,865 47 181,153
2026-05-27 Morrow Pamela Sell 11,545 45 521,026
2026-05-19 Jeffery Reuben III Buy 25,000 43 1,069,250
2026-04-02 Wallace Sally Sell 28,960 46 1,342,296

Who is buying and selling Leonardo DRS shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Leonardo DRS: Jeffery Reuben III. In total, 1,069,250 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Rinsky Jason, Baylouny John, Wallace Sally, Dippold Michael, Dorfman Mark and others. In total, 13,775,030 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Leonardo DRS Short Selling 2026: 1.1% Sold Short

Low short interest: 1.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
1.1%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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1.1%

When Does Leonardo DRS Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Leonardo DRS is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Leonardo DRS 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Leonardo DRS (DRS.US) – RSI 45, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Leonardo DRS technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock

Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $44.62 is 2.1% below the 20-day average ($45.56). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 2.3% below the 50-day average ($45.69). Long term, the stock is 7.7% above the 200-day average ($41.45), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (45.69) is above the 200-day average (41.45), which is a classic bullish signal for Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock.

Is Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock overbought or oversold?

Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock has an RSI of 45.5, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.256), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.426) by 0.170, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.212), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (1.251) by 0.039, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock

Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock has an annual standard deviation of 40.0%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.256). Weekly bullish (1.212).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 45.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leonardo DRS stock in 2026

Should you buy Leonardo DRS stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Leonardo DRS is currently BUY. Leonardo DRS trades at $45.14 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.256 with falling momentum (signal: 0.426); RSI is at 45.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $53.90 points to 19.4% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Leonardo DRS stock?
The average analyst price target for Leonardo DRS is $53.90. The current price is $45.14, which gives an upside of 19.4%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $48.51 and $59.29.
Is Leonardo DRS a dividend stock?
Yes, Leonardo DRS is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.80%. The latest dividend was $0.09 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/13/2026. The payout ratio is 27.3%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/27/2026.
When does Leonardo DRS pay a dividend in 2026?
Leonardo DRS pays its next dividend on 8/27/2026. The latest dividend was $0.09 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/13/2026. The dividend yield is 0.80%. The payout ratio of 27.3% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Leonardo DRS stock?
Leonardo DRS is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 40.0%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Leonardo DRS overvalued?
No, Leonardo DRS is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (19.4% upside). Leonardo DRS has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 38.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 3.2, a P/B ratio of 4.4. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 19.4%.
Is Leonardo DRS overbought?
No, Leonardo DRS is not overbought. RSI is at 45.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 45.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.9% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Leonardo DRS earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Leonardo DRS has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Leonardo DRS shorted?
Yes, Leonardo DRS is shorted with 1.1% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Leonardo DRS stock?
No, insiders are not buying Leonardo DRS shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 8 sales. On a net basis, 2,355,817 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 12,705,780 $ sold. Active sellers include Rinsky Jason, Baylouny John, Wallace Sally and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Leonardo DRS a good stock?
Based on our total score, Leonardo DRS is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 55 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 38/100, Quality: 62/100, Momentum: 65/100. In addition: analysts see 19.4% upside to the price target; a dividend of 0.80%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Leonardo DRS is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Leonardo DRS stock?
The outlook for Leonardo DRS based on current data: the average analyst price target is $53.90 (+19.4%); the P/E ratio is 38.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Leonardo DRS stock moving?
Leonardo DRS is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Leonardo DRS go?
The average analyst price target for Leonardo DRS is $53.90, which corresponds to a potential gain of 19.4% from the current price of $45.14. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Leonardo DRS fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Leonardo DRS. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Leonardo DRS do?
Leonardo DRS, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides defense electronic products and systems, and military support services. It operates through Advanced Sensing and Computing (ASC) segment, and Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segments. The ASC segment designs, develo... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Leonardo DRS as an investment.
Did Leonardo DRS raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Leonardo DRS. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Leonardo DRS making money or losing money?
Yes, Leonardo DRS is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 8.5% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 11.2%. At a P/E ratio of 38.1, you currently pay 38.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Leonardo DRS go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Leonardo DRS is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.58 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 64% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Leonardo DRS have a lot of debt?
No, Leonardo DRS has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 64%. For the industri sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Leonardo DRS service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 51.0x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).