5 Best Space Technology Stocks to Buy Now

​4. Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS)

Upside Potential: 53.15%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 44

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) is one of the Best Space Technology Stocks to Buy Now. Recently, on July 1, Jefferies lowered the price target on Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) from $140 to $110, while maintaining a Hold rating on the shares. On the same day, Citi also lowered the price target on the stock from $178 to $138 and maintained a Buy rating.

​Jefferies noted that the reduced price target is based on the expectation that the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings will mark the low point for the year. The firm expects flat organic revenue growth due to a 3% decline in the Health unit. For the full year, the firm expects 3% organic growth for the company.

​On the other hand, Citi’s rating came as part of a broader update to estimates and price targets across the aerospace and defense sector ahead of Q2 earnings. Citi expects aerospace companies to post “big beats” with moderate guidance raises this quarter. The firm noted that defense names are less likely to post big beats. Moreover, Citi sees more room for share price upside in defense names, given the group’s compressed valuation multiples.

Leidos Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LDOS), along with its subsidiaries, offers services and solutions for government and commercial customers in the U.S. The company operates through segments including National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International, and Defense Systems.