Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LMT
  • Rev/Share 316.2958
  • Book/Share 26.6537
  • PB 20.2595
  • Debt/Equity 3.5899
  • CurrentRatio 1.1289
  • ROIC 0.1338

 

  • MktCap 126371065792.0
  • FreeCF/Share 19.806
  • PFCF 27.5138
  • PE 29.8152
  • Debt/Assets 0.3681
  • DivYield 0.0247
  • ROE 0.6848

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade LMT Truist Hold Buy -- $605 Jan. 9, 2026
Downgrade LMT JP Morgan Overweight Neutral -- $515 Dec. 19, 2025
Downgrade LMT Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $543 Dec. 16, 2025
Initiation LMT Citigroup -- Neutral -- $505 Dec. 12, 2025
Upgrade LMT Alembic Global Advisors Neutral Overweight -- -- Aug. 28, 2025
Downgrade LMT Truist Buy Hold -- $440 July 23, 2025
Downgrade LMT TD Cowen Buy Hold -- $480 July 10, 2025
Upgrade LMT Robert W. Baird Neutral Outperform -- $540 April 23, 2025
Upgrade LMT Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $575 April 16, 2025
Downgrade LMT RBC Capital Mkts Outperform Sector Perform $550 $480 March 27, 2025

News

European Defense Stocks Rally. 3 Particularly Bullish Charts.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

A German contractor, Italian aerospace name, and British defense company.

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Aerospace, defense stocks surge after Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military spending budget — but are investors too optimistic?
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

ETFs that target aerospace and defense stocks are beating the S&P 500 so far in 2026.

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S&P500 and Dow Jones: US Indices Hold Gains as Defense Stocks Surge on Trump Budget
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 08, 2026 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

Dow Jones and S&P 500 hold record highs as defense stocks surge 5% on Trump's $1.5T military budget. Energy leads sectors up 2.5% while tech lags today.

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Why defense stocks are climbing
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 08, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's Morgan Brennan breaks down the rally in defense stocks.

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Lockheed Martin Leads Defense Stock Rally as Trump Calls For Military Spending Surge
LMT
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of several defense contractors took flight on Thursday after President Donald Trump said that the federal budget for the military should increase significantly.

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Defense stocks rise on Trump's proposed military spending boost
LMT
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

President Donald Trump's plans to request an increase in the US military budget are giving a fresh boost to defense stocks. Trump has proposed raising the US defense budget to around $1.5 trillion by 2027, up from the current level of approximately $901 billion.

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As Trump Tightens His Grip, Which Defense Stock Could Rally?
LMT
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Northrop Grumman shares fell 5.5% yesterday following a post on Truth Social by Donald Trump. The drop comes after the President proposed restricting dividends and executive compensation for defense contractors that fail to build new high-tech facilities or accelerate production and maintenance timelines.

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Lockheed and Northrop shares dive as Trump says he'll ‘not permit' dividends and buybacks in defense sector
LMT, NOC
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

President targets executive pay as he calls for faster production and maintenance of military equipment

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Trump Won't Let Defense Companies Issue Dividends and Buy Back Stock
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump said he wouldn't allow defense companies to issue dividends or buy back their own stock until they invest more in production and research, comments that triggered a selloff across the sector. Stocks for contractors took a hit during the session on Wednesday.

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Trump says he will not permit dividends and stock buybacks for defense companies
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: January 07, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he “will not permit” defense companies to issue dividends or stock buybacks until those firms address his complaints about the industry. Trump, in a lengthy Truth Social post, also took aim at defense contractors' executive pay packages, calling them “exorbitant and unjustifiable given how slowly these Companies are delivering vital Equipment to our Military, and our Allies.

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Lockheed Martin to more than triple Patriot missile production capacity
LMT
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday that it has reached a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase the annual production capacity for its PAC-3 missile interceptors to 2,000 units a year from about 600 previously.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
LMT
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Lockheed (LMT) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Defense Stocks Higher After U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
HII, LMT
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of defense giants Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) and Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (NYSE:HII) are higher this afternoon, following this weekend's U.S. attack on Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Investors Heavily Search Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): Here is What You Need to Know
LMT
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lockheed (LMT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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KTOS vs. LMT: Which Defense Stock Is Better at Innovation?
KTOS, LMT
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kratos Defense and Lockheed Martin benefit from Pentagon demand for advanced aerospace and defense systems.

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Lockheed Martin aircraft-related contract upped by $10 billion, Pentagon says
LMT
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

A previously awarded contract to Lockheed Martin related to C-130J aircraft delivery, development and engineering worth $15 billion has been increased to $25 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

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Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed for F-35 maintenance failures, Bloomberg News reports
LMT
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. F-35 fighter jets were available to fly only about half the time in 2024 due to maintenance shortcomings by Lockheed Martin , Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a government watchdog.

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Lockheed Martin secures Tracking Layer contract from Space Development Agency
LMT
Published: December 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The award, with a potential value of over $1 billion, expands the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture with 18 new missile tracking satellites DENVER , Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a contract for 18 space vehicles for its Tranche 3 Tracking Layer (TRKT3) constellation, with a potential value of more than $1 billion. These satellites will provide missile tracking capabilities for the SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a layered network of missile defense and military communications satellites in low Earth orbit.

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Options Corner: LMT Lags After Downgrade
LMT
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of Lockheed Martin (LMT) struggled in 2025, trading below the flat line for the year. Rick Ducat turns to his technical analysis and highlights key levels to watch that will signal further downside action.

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Finland and Lockheed Martin Celebrate Debut of Finland's First F-35A
LMT
Published: December 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

FORT WORTH, Texas , Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony today at Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-35 production facility, esteemed government and military leaders from the United States and Finland celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Finnish Air Force. The event marks a new generation of Finnish air power and strengthens strategic trans-Atlantic relations.

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Can Global Defense Alliances Secure Lockheed Martin's Future Growth?
LMT
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LMT strengthens its supply chain, market reach and innovation through global partnerships spanning more than 50 nations and 350 facilities worldwide.

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Lockheed Martin Completes Production of Initial F‑16 Block 70 Fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia
LMT
Published: December 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

F-16 platform strengthens national defense, deepens NATO and allied air integration GREENVILLE, S.C. , Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed production of all F‑16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia's initial fleets, equipping both air forces with advanced F-16s ready for NATO and allied operations.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is a Trending Stock
LMT
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Lockheed (LMT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Calls of the Day: Leidos, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, QXO, On Holding, Spotify and Chevron
BA, CVX, LDOS, LMT, QXO, SPOT
Published: December 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

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Top 5 Stocks Impacted by Potential Armed Conflict With Venezuela
CVX, LMT, NOC, RTX, XOM
Published: December 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

The United States has assembled its largest military presence in the Caribbean since 1989, with more than 15,000 troops deployed near Venezuela.

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Lockheed Martin Advances Construction on new Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Courtland, Alabama
LMT
Published: December 10, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

New 88,000-square foot facility represents a major investment in ability to produce revolutionary capability at scale and to meet the need for rapid delivery. COURTLAND, Ala.

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Lockheed Martin Stock Falls 6% in Six Months: What Should You Do?
LMT
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

LMT's shares lag as labor shortages and program losses weigh on results, even as major defense wins and a hefty backlog support long-term growth.

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Lockheed Delivers Steady Defense Profits as Boeing Burns Billions Ramping Production
BA, LMT
Published: December 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reported Q3 2025 earnings in late October, revealing two aerospace giants in completely different financial realities.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript
LMT
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript

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US approves potential $455 million sale of F-16 sustainment to Bahrain
GE, LMT
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of sustainment for F-16 jets and related equipment to Bahrain for an estimated cost of $455 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.

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About Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)

  • IPO Date 1977-01-03
  • Website https://www.lockheedmartin.com
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • CEO James D. Taiclet Jr.
  • Employees 121000

Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The Missiles and Fire Control segment provides air and missile defense systems; tactical missiles and air-to-ground precision strike weapon systems; logistics; fire control systems; mission operations support, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; manned and unmanned ground vehicles; and energy management solutions. The Rotary and Mission Systems segment offers military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, and simulation and training solutions. The Space segment offers satellites; space transportation systems; strategic, advanced strike, and defensive missile systems; and classified systems and services in support of national security systems. This segment also provides network-enabled situational awareness and integrates space and ground-based systems to help its customers gather, analyze, and securely distribute critical intelligence data. It serves primarily serves the U.S. government, as well as foreign military sales contracted through the U.S. government. Lockheed Martin Corporation was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.