Business overview

4 segments: Aeronautics (F-35, F-22), Missiles and Fire Control (THAAD, PAC-3, ATACMS), Rotary and Mission Systems (helicopters, sonars), Space (satellites, missile defense).

Watch: Recent history of earnings disappointment ($125 million F-16 write-off in Q1 2026) - increased volatility around quarterly earnings releases.

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9/10/2026IBM and Lockheed Martin have established a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, anchored by Switzerland's first IBM Quantum System Two.
9/10/2026A Saildrone Surveyor USV successfully fired a Lockheed Martin JAGM missile during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise.
9/10/2026Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott are scheduled to speak at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference.
9/10/2026The article discusses Lockheed Martin's stock performance, dividend yield, and valuation in the context of a changing defense industry.
9/10/2026IBM and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to establish a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, featuring an IBM Quantum System Two.
9/10/2026Lockheed Martin leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference.
9/9/2026Breaking Defense
9/9/2026Lockheed Martin is positioned to benefit from increased global demand for Patriot missile systems as countries replenish their stockpiles.
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9/8/2026UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin from Neutral to Buy, citing potential for earnings growth driven by missile demand and F-35 sustainment.
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9/7/2026Lockheed Martin and Raytheon's Javelin Joint Venture signed an MOU with Tata Advanced Systems to produce Javelin missiles in India.
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8/31/2026Defense News
8/31/2026Lockheed Martin Ventures has invested in Diffraqtion, a company focused on orbital debris tracking and edge computing.
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8/28/2026EX-10.1 — Entry into a material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
8/28/2026EX-10.2 — Entry into a material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
8/28/20268-K — Entry into a material agreement · Financial statements and exhibits
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8/24/2026RTX's Collins Aerospace completed altitude testing on a power and thermal management system designed to support Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft.
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8/13/2026Lockheed Martin is identified as a key player in the projected growth of the integrated visual augmentation systems market through 2035.
8/13/2026The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman a $3 billion contract to increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts.
8/12/2026
Rating revision: Rating 1 → Rating 2
AI review
The rating is downgraded to 4 because the provided data explicitly states that revenue and net income figures are unavailable, triggering the mandatory financial gate. While Lockheed Martin holds a dominant market position, the firm's structural volatility and the lack of accessible financial performance data prevent the retention of a higher rating under the established protocol.
8/12/2026Lockheed Martin, in partnership with other technology firms, demonstrated the NetSense system, which leverages 5G and AI for drone detection.
8/12/2026Lockheed Martin showcased the NetSense platform, a technology using 5G and AI to improve the detection and tracking of unmanned aircraft systems for public infrastructure protection.
8/12/2026Lockheed Martin demonstrated its NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service platform, which utilizes 5G and AI to detect and track drones.
8/11/2026S - Sale transaction of -2,606 shares at $45.14
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8/11/2026Lockheed Martin received a large contract award from the Department of War for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, totaling up to $58.62 billion.
8/10/2026L3Harris conducted a successful hot-fire test for the Next Generation Interceptor program as part of the Lockheed Martin-led team.
8/10/2026Lockheed Martin has launched Strigo™, a new suite of modular defense technologies including RF sensors and missile datalinks.
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8/6/2026Analysts have increased price targets for Lockheed Martin following positive Q2 results and an improved 2026 financial outlook.
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8/6/2026Lockheed Martin successfully conducted autonomous flight tests using an AI agent on the X-62 VISTA to perform air intercepts.
8/5/2026Lockheed Martin has partnered with Gravitics for orbital defense systems and signed a memorandum of understanding with NioCorp to secure a scandium oxide supply chain.
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8/4/2026Lockheed Martin is seeking to secure U.S. mineral supplies to strengthen its supply chain following a push by the Trump administration.
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8/3/2026The War Zone
8/3/2026Northrop Grumman has signed multi-year framework agreements involving the U.S. Department of War and Lockheed Martin to accelerate missile interceptor production.
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7/29/2026Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multiyear contract modification by the U.S. government valued at up to $58.62 billion for the production of PAC-3 MSE interceptors.
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7/26/2026Weiss Asset Management LP has purchased 61,616 shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
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7/24/2026Lockheed Martin reported a 10.5% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2026 and raised its annual outlook, exceeding analyst expectations.
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7/23/20268-K — Results of operations released · Financial statements and exhibits
7/23/202610-Q — Period: 2026-06-28
7/23/2026EX-99.1 — Results of operations released · Financial statements and exhibits
7/23/2026EX-15 — Period: 2026-06-28
7/23/2026A summary of Lockheed Martin Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call.
7/23/2026EX-32 — Period: 2026-06-28
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin reports a record $230 billion backlog and significant financial growth, leading to an upward revision of its 2026 targets.
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7/23/2026Alphabet and Tesla share prices are declining due to investor concerns over rising oil prices and inflation.
7/23/2026Breaking Defense
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin exceeded second-quarter expectations with earnings per share of $7.94 on $20.1 billion in sales, surpassing Wall Street forecasts.
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin posted strong second-quarter 2026 performance, marked by a record backlog, increased financial results, and raised annual guidance.
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7/23/2026Lockheed Martin shares jumped 7.3% in pre-market trading after the company beat second-quarter consensus expectations and raised its annual guidance.
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin reported a 10.5% increase in revenue to $20.06 billion for the second quarter of 2026 and raised its annual forecast above analyst expectations.
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin exceeded analyst expectations for the second quarter of 2026, with positive surprises of 9.97% on earnings and 3.26% on revenue.
7/23/2026Shares of Lockheed Martin and RTX rose more than 5% in pre-market trading following the release of their earnings, although their stocks are following divergent paths.
7/23/2026Lockheed Martin reported quarterly revenue of $20.1 billion and expects annual free cash flow to exceed $7 billion.
7/23/2026
Rating revision: Rating 2 → Rating 1
AI review
The massive inflow of new contracts, totaling tens of billions of dollars with NATO and special forces, demonstrates exceptional order book strength. The financial discipline observed through debt repayment and the maintenance of dividends validates the solidity of the balance sheet in the face of recent operational challenges. This sustained level of activity justifies a credit rating upgrade.
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7/23/2026
Q2 2026 results expected.
Upcoming catalyst, recent history of volatility upon publication.
7/22/2026Encyclopedia Britannica article providing general information about Lockheed Martin Corporation.
7/22/2026Lockheed Martin's quarterly earnings will serve as an important test to evaluate the company's operational execution.
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7/21/2026Lockheed Martin has entered into a partnership with Venus Aerospace to collaborate on precision strike technologies.
7/20/2026Lockheed Martin is introducing the Morfius X-Rotor, a reusable counter-drone system capable of neutralizing multiple enemy drones in a single flight.
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7/20/2026
Price ~$509, mid-range of 52-week ($410-$692). Analyst targets reduced (Wells Fargo $650->$575).
Neither expensive nor cheap - neutral stance for an entry point.
7/19/2026
Disappointing Q1 2026 (F-16 write-off of $125M). ATACMS co-production with Rheinmetall in Europe. Acquisition of Ultra Maritime Solutions.
Expansion into the European market, alongside recent signs of fragility in domestic results.
7/19/2026
$10.5B SOCOM contract (support). Recent contracts: $502.4M MTADS/PNVS, $49M underwater electronic warfare, $105M GPS III.
Diversified contract flow confirming the depth of the backlog
7/16/2026Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to provide next-generation logistics management for the U.S. Special Operations Command.
7/16/2026Lockheed Martin has secured a logistics contract valued at $10.5 billion with the United States Special Forces.
7/16/2026Despite securing $50 billion in NATO contracts, Lockheed Martin's stock price saw very little movement.
7/14/2026Lockheed Martin has begun production of its first FIREHAWK helicopters in Poland.
7/8/2026Lockheed Martin retired $1 billion in debt while paying out $816 million in dividends to its shareholders.
3/21/2026Lockheed Martin stock has posted a 30% increase in 2026, driven by specific growth factors.
3/11/2026S - Sale transaction of -4,620 shares at $0.00
2/27/2026S - Sale transaction of -2,840 shares at $0.00
2/24/2026S - Sale+OE transaction of -2,410 shares at $2.76
1/20/2026THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE ITEM OR SERVICES SPECIFIED IN SECTION B IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: SOW ENTITLED "SAFER III" WHICH WILL BE PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER. (END OF CLAUSE)
10/23/2025S - Sale+OE transaction of -7,792 shares at $491.04
2/26/2025S - Sale+OE transaction of -707 shares at $442.61
8/17/2023SPACE POWER CONVERSION ELECTRONICS (SPCE) USING GALLIUM NITRIDE FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS & ULTRA-HIGH-DENSITY POINT OF LOAD CONVERTORS FOR SMALLER-SIZES AND RADIATION-TOLERANCE (GHOST)
12/23/2022THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO AWARD LONG LEAD FUNDING FOR F-35A, F-35B, AND F-35C AIRCRAFT FOR U.S. SERVICES, NON-DOD PARTNERS, AND FMS CUSTOMERS
9/16/2021SEA COMMANDER SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
4/26/2021MULTI-SLIT SOLAR EXPLORER (MUSE) MISSION PHASE A
11/26/2019THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO AWARD F-35A LRIP 15 USAF AIRCRAFT* LONG LEAD FUNDING
11/17/2017LRIP LOT 12 ADVANCE ACQUISITION CONTRACT
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2/22/2007FOCAL PLANE PACKAGE MISSION OPERATIONS AND DATA ANALYSIS - SOLAR B PHASE E
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3/6/2003POWER OF ATTORNEY — Period: 2002-12-31
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