Lockheed Martin Stock Slides -6.1% With A 5-Day Losing Spree
Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -6.1% return. The company has lost about $6.9 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $106 Bil. The stock remains 3.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.4% for the S&P 500.
The defense giant’s recent streak saw shares slide, impacted by Secretary Hegseth’s sharp call to overhaul Pentagon acquisitions, stressing competition and contractor agility. This, coupled with cautious future earnings estimates for Q4, casts a shadow over the sector’s stalwarts. For quick background: LMT provides research, design, development, and integration of technology systems across aeronautics, missiles, rotary missions, and space, including satellites, space transport, and advanced missile systems.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There are a few things to fear in LMT stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced. Deep dive with Buy or Sell LMT.
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Comparing LMT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for LMT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 5D (Current Streak) | -6.8% | -1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | -9.7% | -0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 8.3% | 5.6% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.6% | 14.4% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -4.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 40.5% | -19.4% |
| 1D | 0.1% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: LMT Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 23 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 42 | 8 |
| 4D | 22 | 6 |
| 5D | 5 | 7 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 23 |
Key Financials for Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $67.6 Bil | $71.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $8.5 Bil | $7.0 Bil |
| Net Income | $6.9 Bil | $5.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $18.2 Bil | $18.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $649.0 Mil | $2.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $342.0 Mil | $1.6 Bil |
The losing streak LMT stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.