Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Shares Up 1.1% – Time to Buy?

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT)’s stock price rose 1.1% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $531.00 and last traded at $530.0950. 1,071,496 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 28% from the average session volume of 1,483,353 shares. The stock had previously closed at $524.46.

Lockheed Martin News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Army confirmed that Lockheed Martin has advanced to the demonstration phase of the competition for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 second interceptor. Progress in the program could support future missile-defense orders, although a contract award is not yet assured. Army Confirms Lockheed Also Advances To Demo Phase Of IFPC Inc. 2 Second Interceptor Competition
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin, citing a structural increase in defense demand that could provide durable support for the company’s backlog and revenue outlook. UBS sees a structural shift building at Lockheed Martin
• Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin and IBM are establishing a quantum-computing innovation hub at ETH Zurich, funded in part through Switzerland’s offset obligations related to its purchase of 36 F-35A aircraft. The IBM Quantum System Two will support research into navigation, materials science and other potential defense applications. The initiative strengthens Lockheed’s technology partnerships but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott are scheduled to participate in a Morgan Stanley conference. Investors may look for updates on demand, margins, cash flow and program execution. Lockheed Martin executives to speak at Morgan Stanley conference
• Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis cautions that fixed-price contracts could pressure margins if costs rise, while political scrutiny and shifting defense priorities may challenge traditional business practices. At roughly 17–18 times forward earnings and with a dividend yield near 2.6%, the valuation reflects some of these risks but leaves investors focused on execution. Lockheed Martin valuation and risk analysis

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on LMT. Wells Fargo & Company set a $600.00 price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $575.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. UBS Group raised Lockheed Martin from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $581.00 to $674.00 in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen lowered Lockheed Martin from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $700.00 price objective on Lockheed Martin in a research report on Friday, July 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $637.56.

Lockheed Martin Stock Down 1.1%

The stock has a market capitalization of $121.03 billion, a PE ratio of 19.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a current ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34. The company’s 50-day moving average is $555.94 and its 200 day moving average is $565.85.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The aerospace company reported $7.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.22 by $0.72. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 8.16% and a return on equity of 91.42%. The company had revenue of $20.06 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $19.34 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.46 EPS. Lockheed Martin’s revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.950-30.650 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 30.39 EPS for the current year.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be paid a dividend of $3.45 per share. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is presently 50.87%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lockheed Martin

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Davis R M Inc. raised its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 1,264 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $612,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the last quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC now owns 2,515 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,217,000 after buying an additional 17 shares during the period. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC raised its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.6% during the 4th quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,884 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,395,000 after buying an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC raised its position in Lockheed Martin by 4.4% during the 4th quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 430 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $208,000 after buying an additional 18 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 2.8% during the 1st quarter. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO now owns 658 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $397,000 after acquiring an additional 18 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace, defense and technology company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. Department of Defense serving as its largest customer. Its principal business areas include Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space.

The company’s products and services include military aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 and C-130; air and missile defense systems; precision weapons; helicopters and maritime systems; radar, sensors and command-and-control technologies; satellites; space exploration systems; and missile-warning and strategic defense capabilities.

Lockheed Martin was created in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta.