Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Leonardo DRS (DRS)
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyLeonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:
- 12/29/2025 – Leonardo DRS had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
- 12/22/2025 – Leonardo DRS had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
- 12/16/2025 – Leonardo DRS had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
- 12/16/2025 – Leonardo DRS was given a new $40.00 price target on by analysts at Morgan Stanley.
- 12/10/2025 – Leonardo DRS had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
- 12/4/2025 – Leonardo DRS had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
Leonardo DRS Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 18th were given a $0.09 dividend. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, November 18th. Leonardo DRS’s dividend payout ratio is 36.73%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, COO John Baylouny sold 8,481 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.69, for a total value of $370,534.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 106,007 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,631,445.83. This represents a 7.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.34% of the company’s stock.
Leonardo DRS is a U.S.-based defense technology company and wholly owned subsidiary of Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A. The firm specializes in developing and integrating mission-critical systems for military and government customers, with a primary focus on command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR). Its core offerings encompass advanced sensors, targeting systems, radars and electronic warfare solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness across land, sea and air domains.
The company’s portfolio includes naval combat management systems, unmanned vehicle sensors, power generation and distribution equipment, and training and simulation solutions.