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Lockheed Martin (LMT)


Market Price (3/15/2026): $646.5 | Market Cap: $149.3 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Lockheed Martin (LMT)


Market Price (3/15/2026): $646.5
Market Cap: $149.3 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 8.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 6.9 Bil
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.5%, Dist 3Y High is -4.5%
 
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -24%
 
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, Autonomous Technologies, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.
  
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%, CFO LTM is 8.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 6.9 Bil
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, Autonomous Technologies, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.5%, Dist 3Y High is -4.5%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -24%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock has gained about 45% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Escalating global geopolitical tensions significantly fueled demand for defense technologies and increased defense spending. This macroeconomic trend was a primary driver, with ongoing conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war and instability in the Middle East compelling governments to enhance their military capabilities. The proposed U.S. fiscal year 2026 defense budget indicated a 13.4% increase to $1.01 trillion, and defense stocks generally surged in 2025, with a proxy ETF for global defense stocks rising by 68.81%. Lockheed Martin notably reached a new 52-week high amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in early March 2026, and reports of F-35 deployments underscored the company's operational relevance.

2. Lockheed Martin secured a record-high backlog and numerous substantial contract wins. The company finished 2025 with an unprecedented backlog of $194 billion, equivalent to about 2.5 times its annual sales, marking its fourth consecutive year of backlog growth. Significant contract awards during this period included over $1 billion for 18 Tranche 3 Tracking Layer satellites in Q4 2025 and a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War in January 2026 to quadruple THAAD interceptor production capacity. Additionally, Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets and 620 PAC-3 MSE interceptors in 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 42.9% change in LMT stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253142026Change
Stock Price ($)452.03646.0042.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)73,34975,0482.3%
Net Income Margin (%)5.7%6.7%16.7%
P/E Multiple25.029.719.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2322310.4%
Cumulative Contribution42.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LMT42.9% 
Market (SPY)-3.1%14.5%
Sector (XLI)7.1%44.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.7% change in LMT stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253142026Change
Stock Price ($)446.57646.0044.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)71,84475,0484.5%
Net Income Margin (%)5.9%6.7%14.2%
P/E Multiple24.829.719.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2342311.1%
Cumulative Contribution44.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LMT44.7% 
Market (SPY)3.0%8.9%
Sector (XLI)8.8%38.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 48.4% change in LMT stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253142026Change
Stock Price ($)435.18646.0048.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)71,04375,0485.6%
Net Income Margin (%)7.5%6.7%-11.0%
P/E Multiple19.329.754.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2362312.3%
Cumulative Contribution48.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LMT48.4% 
Market (SPY)12.4%16.2%
Sector (XLI)22.0%31.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 47.6% change in LMT stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 51.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233142026Change
Stock Price ($)437.52646.0047.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)65,98475,04813.7%
Net Income Margin (%)8.7%6.7%-23.0%
P/E Multiple19.629.751.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)25723111.2%
Cumulative Contribution47.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LMT47.6% 
Market (SPY)73.4%12.9%
Sector (XLI)70.2%30.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LMT Return3%40%-4%10%2%35%111%
Peers Return21%16%4%3%36%14%134%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-1%80%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LMT Win Rate50%67%42%58%42%67% 
Peers Win Rate57%55%47%58%65%73% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LMT Max Drawdown-9%-0%-17%-8%-14%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-8%-11%-19%-13%-9%-0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-2% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NOC, RTX, BA, GD, LHX. See LMT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/13/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventLMTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-20.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven26.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven293 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-37.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven58.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven708 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-32.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven47.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven178 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-51.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven105.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,598 days1,480 days

Compare to NOC, RTX, BA, GD, LHX

In The Past

Lockheed Martin's stock fell -20.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/18/2023. A -20.8% loss requires a 26.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Lockheed Martin (LMT)

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.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Lockheed Martin (LMT):

  • The Boeing of advanced military aircraft, missiles, and space systems.
  • The Apple of high-tech defense and national security solutions.
  • The General Motors for national defense systems.

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  • Aircraft: Designs and manufactures combat, air mobility, and other specialized aircraft.
  • Unmanned Systems: Develops unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles for various missions.
  • Missile Systems: Provides a range of air and missile defense systems, tactical missiles, precision strike weapons, and strategic missile systems.
  • Fire Control & Radar Systems: Develops advanced systems for target detection, tracking, engagement, and various radar capabilities.
  • Naval Systems: Constructs surface ships and integrates sea-based missile defense systems.
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft: Manufactures military and commercial helicopters.
  • Space Systems: Offers satellites, space transportation systems, and classified national security space systems.
  • Command, Control & Cyber Solutions: Delivers integrated command and control systems, mission solutions, and cybersecurity services.
  • Simulation & Training Solutions: Provides advanced simulation and training systems for defense and commercial applications.
  • Logistics & Engineering Support: Offers comprehensive logistics, readiness, mission operations, and engineering support services for complex systems.

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Lockheed Martin (LMT) primarily serves the U.S. government. It also engages in foreign military sales, which are contracted through the U.S. government, indicating that foreign governments are also significant customers, indirectly.

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The rise of commercial space companies, particularly SpaceX, presents a clear emerging threat to Lockheed Martin. SpaceX's advancements in reusable rocket technology and significantly lower launch costs have disrupted the traditional space launch market, directly impacting United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture co-owned by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, which has historically been a key provider of launch services for the U.S. government. This shift challenges ULA's dominance and, by extension, Lockheed Martin's revenue streams and market position in the launch services sector. Additionally, the broader trend of commercial players developing more agile, cost-effective satellite technologies and space services could challenge Lockheed Martin's traditional role in satellite manufacturing and integration for certain applications within its Space segment.

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Financials

LMTNOCRTXBAGDLHXMedian
NameLockheed.Northrop.RTX Boeing General .L3Harris. 
Mkt Price646.00733.71204.52209.89351.52358.96355.24
Mkt Cap149.2104.6275.1161.394.967.1126.9
Rev LTM75,04841,95488,60389,46352,55021,86563,799
Op Inc LTM7,7314,2809,300-5,4165,3562,1504,818
FCF LTM6,9083,3077,448-1,8863,9592,6823,633
FCF 3Y Avg6,1412,6765,363-3,9503,6542,1603,165
CFO LTM8,5574,75710,5671,0655,1203,1064,938
CFO 3Y Avg7,8164,3408,536-1,6854,6472,5874,494

Growth & Margins

LMTNOCRTXBAGDLHXMedian
NameLockheed.Northrop.RTX Boeing General .L3Harris. 
Rev Chg LTM5.6%2.2%9.7%34.5%10.1%2.5%7.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.4%4.7%9.9%12.3%10.1%8.7%9.3%
Rev Chg Q9.1%9.6%12.1%57.1%7.8%2.3%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.3%2.5%3.0%10.8%2.0%0.6%2.4%
Op Mgn LTM10.3%10.2%10.5%-6.1%10.2%9.8%10.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.9%9.1%7.9%-7.8%10.1%9.5%9.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.0%0.2%0.2%4.4%-0.1%-0.8%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM11.4%11.3%11.9%1.2%9.7%14.2%11.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.0%10.6%10.7%-3.1%9.8%12.3%10.7%
FCF/Rev LTM9.2%7.9%8.4%-2.1%7.5%12.3%8.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.6%6.5%6.7%-6.0%7.7%10.3%7.2%

Valuation

LMTNOCRTXBAGDLHXMedian
NameLockheed.Northrop.RTX Boeing General .L3Harris. 
Mkt Cap149.2104.6275.1161.394.967.1126.9
P/S2.02.53.11.81.83.12.2
P/EBIT21.218.226.029.817.226.523.6
P/E29.725.040.972.222.541.835.3
P/CFO17.422.026.0151.518.521.621.8
Total Yield4.9%4.6%3.7%1.4%6.1%3.7%4.2%
Dividend Yield1.6%0.6%1.3%0.0%1.7%1.3%1.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.5%3.6%3.3%-3.1%4.7%4.8%4.2%
D/E0.10.20.10.30.10.20.2
Net D/E0.10.10.10.20.10.10.1

Returns

LMTNOCRTXBAGDLHXMedian
NameLockheed.Northrop.RTX Boeing General .L3Harris. 
1M Rtn1.9%5.9%2.0%-12.3%3.2%6.0%2.6%
3M Rtn35.2%29.2%14.9%2.7%4.6%25.5%20.2%
6M Rtn38.8%28.3%32.2%-2.8%8.7%29.6%28.9%
12M Rtn42.4%53.7%60.0%29.7%36.7%73.0%48.0%
3Y Rtn47.9%71.8%127.8%5.9%72.6%90.2%72.2%
1M Excs Rtn5.7%10.8%6.8%-8.8%3.9%8.2%6.2%
3M Excs Rtn40.4%34.1%19.1%7.2%4.7%27.6%23.3%
6M Excs Rtn36.1%23.9%27.8%-7.5%4.7%26.0%25.0%
12M Excs Rtn22.8%35.9%41.5%11.2%16.8%53.7%29.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-23.7%-4.0%54.4%-68.4%-5.0%14.9%-4.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Rotary and Mission Systems17,02517,52117,98817,66418,035
Aeronautics13,22313,16712,05510,7569,903
Corporate assets12,0299,50510,69811,01111,355
Space7,3886,5606,3516,1996,451
Missiles and Fire Control5,9525,7035,7885,2434,966
Total55,61752,45652,88050,87350,710


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$646.00 
Market Cap ($ Bil)149.2 
First Trading Date01/03/1977 
Distance from 52W High-4.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$608.99$497.21
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA6.1%29.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility30.6%27.1%
Downside Capture-25.71-2.01
Upside Capture165.1435.16
Correlation (SPY)13.6%17.1%
LMT Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.050.610.550.230.240.19
Up Beta0.360.360.30-0.090.370.32
Down Beta0.230.730.560.360.190.13
Up Capture61%206%196%79%25%5%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days13274173147398
Down Capture-89%-80%-64%-31%-10%16%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days8142051104354

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LMT
LMT44.0%27.0%1.33-
Sector ETF (XLI)28.0%19.2%1.1630.6%
Equity (SPY)19.6%18.9%0.8116.6%
Gold (GLD)71.9%26.3%2.0514.2%
Commodities (DBC)19.3%17.3%0.8914.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.2%16.3%0.1918.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-15.3%44.2%-0.258.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LMT
LMT16.7%22.5%0.65-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.4%17.1%0.6234.8%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.0%0.6118.9%
Gold (GLD)24.1%17.3%1.1412.2%
Commodities (DBC)11.2%19.0%0.4714.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%18.8%0.1622.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)6.3%56.7%0.335.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LMT
LMT14.4%23.5%0.58-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%19.8%0.6154.5%
Equity (SPY)14.5%17.9%0.7042.8%
Gold (GLD)14.4%15.6%0.777.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.4018.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2339.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.8%1.078.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date2272026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 2152026-6.6%
Average Daily Volume1.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity230.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
1/29/20264.2%0.9%10.2%
10/21/2025-3.2%-3.8%-6.2%
7/22/2025-10.8%-8.5%-4.2%
4/22/20250.8%3.9%3.8%
1/28/2025-9.2%-9.6%-12.3%
10/22/2024-6.1%-9.7%-13.2%
7/23/20245.6%11.2%17.4%
4/23/2024-0.3%1.3%1.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101011
# Negative141413
Median Positive2.5%4.1%6.8%
Median Negative-3.3%-5.1%-6.2%
Max Positive8.7%15.1%17.6%
Max Negative-11.8%-12.1%-13.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202501/29/202610-K
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q
06/30/202507/22/202510-Q
03/31/202504/22/202510-Q
12/31/202401/28/202510-K
09/30/202410/22/202410-Q
06/30/202407/23/202410-Q
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q
12/31/202301/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/17/202310-Q
06/30/202307/19/202310-Q
03/31/202304/18/202310-Q
12/31/202201/26/202310-K
09/30/202210/18/202210-Q
06/30/202207/19/202210-Q
03/31/202204/20/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1St, John Frank AChief Operating OfficerDirectSell10272025491.047,7923,826,166256Form
2Paul, Harry Edward IiiVice President & ControllerDirectSell2282025442.61707312,9231,008,380Form
3Lightfoot, Robert M JrPresident SpaceDirectSell2282025442.423,2131,421,506884,847Form
4Hill, Stephanie CPres. Rotary & Mission SystemsDirectSell2282025442.514,7912,120,0424,129,571Form
5Cahill, Timothy SPres. Missiles & Fire ControlDirectSell31320260.004,620  Form