LMTLockheed Martin demonstrates strong financial health and a stable business, with a positive outlook driven by defense spending and technological advancements. While current technicals are mixed, long-term fundamentals and thematic alignment support a favorable investment thesis.
Lockheed Martin benefits from sustained global defense spending and advancements in aerospace and technology, positioning it well for long-term growth. Geopolitical stability and technological innovation are key drivers.
Lockheed Martin exhibits robust profitability, a healthy balance sheet, and consistent dividend payments. Revenue growth is stable, supported by its dominant position in the defense sector. Valuation appears reasonable given its market standing.
The stock shows a mixed technical picture. While it is trading above key moving averages, suggesting a bullish undertone, some oscillators indicate it might be approaching overbought conditions, hinting at potential consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Defense Spending Trends | 85 |
| Aerospace Innovation | 75 |
| Technological Integration (AI, Cyber) | 70 |
| Supply Chain Resilience | 65 |
| Government Contracts & Policy | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 65 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Dividends | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 75 |
| Momentum | 65 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-term Indicators | 50 |
Strong Earnings Growth
The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates for the past several quarters, indicating robust operational performance and effective cost management.
Attractive Valuation Metrics
The trailing P/E ratio of 20.41 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The P/S ratio of 1.6 is above its 5-year average of 1.6 (based on annual data), which might suggest the stock is becoming expensive relative to its sales.
Slowing Revenue Growth
Revenue growth slowed from 9.4% in 2021 to 7.5% in 2024 (annual data), indicating a potential deceleration in top-line expansion.
September 2025
2
Ex-Dividend Date
September 2025
26
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
21
Next Earnings Date
H: $6.53
A: $6.32
L: $6.09
H: 18.91B
A: 18.45B
L: 17.88B
Lockheed Martin Corporation, an aerospace and defense company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Aeronautics; Missiles and Fire Control (MFC); Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS); and Space. The Aeronautics segment offers combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies. The MFC segment provides air and missile defense systems; tactical missiles and precision strike weapon systems; logistics; fire control systems; mission operations support, readiness, engineering support, and integration services; ground vehicles; and energy management solutions. The RMS segment offers military and commercial helicopters, surface ships, sea and land-based missile defense systems, radar and laser systems, sea and air-based mission and combat systems, command and control mission solutions, cyber solutions, simulation and training solutions, and services and supports surface ships. The Space segment provides satellites; space transportation systems; strategic, advanced strike, and defensive 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 global systems to help its customers gather, analyze, and securely distribute critical intelligence data. It serves primarily serves the U.S. government and international customers, as well as foreign military sales contracted through the U.S. government. The company was formerly known as The Lockheed Corporation and changed its name to Lockheed Martin Corporation in March 1995. Lockheed Martin Corporation was founded in 1912 and is based in Bethesda, Maryland.
494.67 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for LMT have a max estimate of 670.00 and a min estimate of 398.00.