Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)

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Where Will Lockheed Martin Stock Be in 5 Years?
LMT
Published: April 03, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Over the the past five years, Lockheed Martin is nearly tied with the S&P 500. More recently, however, the tide is turning in favor of the defense giant.

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Boeing Gains 5%, Lockheed Martin Up 2%: Defense Stocks Are Having a Moment as Pentagon Spending Accelerates
BA, LMT
Published: April 01, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Boeing (NYSE:BA | BA Price Prediction) shares rose 5% in Wednesday's midday session, climbing from $199.03 to $209.

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Why Lockheed Martin Is Heading To $843: A Deep Dive Into Its Financial Health
LMT
Published: March 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is positioned for ~35% upside, with a DCF-derived target price of $843.21, driven by a $193.6B backlog and robust global defense demand. LMT's growth is underpinned by rising military spending, especially in missile defense and AI-enabled systems, amid increasing global conflicts and technological shifts. Financial strength is evident with $6.9B free cash flow, conservative 87.5% equity weight, low 5.15% cost of debt, and consistent dividends plus buybacks.

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What Trump's 15-Point Iran Plan Means For Defense Stocks
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Neutral

Defense stocks are mostly lower since the conflict began.

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3 Defense Stocks to Watch as War Drags On, Spending Set to Surge
BA, LMT, RTX
Published: March 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

TX, Lockheed Martin and Boeing stand out as defense spending rises, with strong backlogs, steady orders and broad portfolios supporting growth.

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2 war stocks U.S. politicians suspiciously bought just before Iran strikes
LMT, RTX
Published: March 24, 2026 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

In the months leading up to the Iran conflict, several politicians purchased shares in major defense contractors poised to benefit from war.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is a Trending Stock
LMT
Published: March 20, 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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Lockheed Martin vs. Northrop Grumman: Who's Currently the Better Play?
LMT, NOC
Published: March 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LMT and NOC face off as rising defense demand, massive backlogs, and new contracts shape their growth outlook.

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Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for Iran War. Here's What It Means for Defense Stocks.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 19, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

A proposed $200 billion Pentagon request tied to the Iran conflict could reshape defense spending in 2026 and 2027—and influence stocks like Lockheed Martin.

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Defense companies are meeting Trump today. Here's what he'll ask for after demanding Iran's surrender.
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

President Donald Trump is expected to ask defense companies to speed up production when he meets with them Friday amid his call for an unconditional surrender by Iran.

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3 Defense Stocks to Watch Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
BA, LMT, RTX
Published: March 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Rising Middle East tensions boost demand for fighter jets, missile defense and drones, strengthening LMT, RTX and BA's growth prospects.

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5 Best Dividend Stocks To Combine Growth, Income, And Defense In 2026
DELL, LMT, NEM, PINE, PM
Published: March 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Periods of persistent inflation, higher interest rates, and geopolitical tension can create a challenging environment for investors. Companies that can provide a defensive and diversified mix in this macro backdrop, including hard assets, resilient consumer demand, income-generating real estate, and tech infrastructure. By combining reliable dividends backed by outstanding profitability, five companies illustrate how investors can build portfolios that can withstand volatility while maintaining exposure to potential upside in 2026.

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Missile ‘megatrend' still underestimated despite Iran conflict, says Citi
RTX, DCO, KRMN, LHX, LMT
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Recent events in the Middle East have only reinforced an armaments megatrend, analysts at Citi believe, arguing growth expectations across the sector still look too conservative. The bank flagged RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX, XETRA:5UR), L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX, XETRA:HRS), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), Karman Holdings Inc (NYSE:KRMN), and Ducommun Inc (NYSE:DCO) as particularly sensitive to the theme, given their exposure to missile and interceptor systems.

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Top 10 Defense Stocks As Mideast Conflict Escalates
LMT, RTX, AIR, ATI, ATRO, BDRBF, BOMBF, ISSC, KRMN, KTOS, VVX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Defense stocks have surged as the Middle East war escalates. Despite a pullback, they have outperformed in the last year on rising military budgets. The U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran and its ramifications have investors mulling increased military spending and contract awards. Defense stocks are also riding long-term structural factors, including AI-enabled systems and faster product cycles, that have led to tech-style valuations.

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Defiance ETFs CIO Sylvia Jablonski on finding opportunities amid Iran conflict
JEDI, KTOS, LMT, RTX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Sylvia Jablonski, Defiance ETFs co-founder and CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, state of the economy, and more.

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Defense Stocks: Rockets, Radars, and Record Backlogs
LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of industry leaders Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT, RTX Corporation NYSE: RTX, and Northrop Grumman NYSE: NOC have surged, with some reaching new highs on a significant increase in trading volume.

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The Middle East War: Let's Talk About U.S. Defense Stocks
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Defense sector stocks surged following the escaltion in the Middle East, with General Dynamics (GD) and RTX (RTX) offering the most compelling upside. RTX stands out for accelerating double-digit growth, successful crisis management, and attractive PEG valuation relative to peers. General Dynamics is positioned for margin expansion as submarine programs scale, with a $118B backlog and underappreciated growth.

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Northrop Grumman, Axon and RTX lifted most as defense stocks gain on Iran war
AXON, GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

US defence stocks were in demand on Monday as Wall Street reacted to the US and Israel's war on Iran and the retaliatory strikes on regional allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE. Shares in Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC, XETRA:NTH) rose 4.9%, with Axon Enterprise Inc (NASDAQ:AXON) and RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX, XETRA:5UR) also both climbing over 4%.

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Dow plunges 300 points while oil prices, Lockheed Martin jump amid Iran attacks, ‘uncertainty in the air'
LMT
Published: March 02, 2026 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

US stock futures plunged Monday morning as oil prices spiked and investor uncertainty shook markets amid US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin jumped.

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Palantir, Lockheed and these other defense stocks are rising on heels of Iran conflict
GD, LMT, NOC, PLTR, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Defense spending is due to get “more urgent and less controversial,” an analyst notes, and numerous stocks could benefit.

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Tuttle: "Wouldn't Panic" in Iran Sell-Off, Defense Stocks to Soar
GD, LMT, NOC, RTX
Published: March 02, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Stocks dip, oil rips — it's the pattern Matt Tuttle sees in the Iranian conflict, and Matt tells investors to not go long oil. He sees defense stocks as the favorable play in the weeks and months ahead, specifically in evolving tech like drones and photonics.

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Lockheed Martin: Robust, Predictable Growth With Geopolitical Hedge Built-In
LMT
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lockheed Martin surged 44% in three months, outperforming the sector and S&P 500, driven by robust fundamentals and geopolitical demand. LMT posted 9.1% Y/Y revenue growth in 4Q25, with strong segment performance and a record $194B backlog fueling management's bullish 2026 outlook. Management guides for 5% sales growth and 25% operating profit growth in 2026, supported by increased defense spending and major production ramp-ups.

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LMT vs. KTOS: Which Defense Stock Is Better Positioned for 2026?
KTOS, LMT
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rising U.S. defense spending and modernization plans boost prospects for Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense amid surging demand for advanced military tech.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
LMT
Published: February 24, 2026 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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Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
LMT
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Strong Value Stock
LMT
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Tech Boom & Defense Backlogs: 2 Sectors Poised to Outperform in 2026
LMT, NVDA
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AI-fueled semiconductor surge and record defense backlogs position sectors like technology and defense for potential outperformance in 2026.

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Investors Heavily Search Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): Here is What You Need to Know
LMT
Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lockheed (LMT) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
LMT
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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.