Zacks Research Estimates Lockheed Martin FY2025 Earnings

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) – Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Lockheed Martin in a note issued to investors on Monday, December 15th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the aerospace company will earn $27.80 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $28.15. The consensus estimate for Lockheed Martin’s current full-year earnings is $27.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lockheed Martin’s Q4 2025 earnings at $6.28 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $7.81 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $29.33 EPS.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The aerospace company reported $6.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.33 by $0.62. Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 111.84% and a net margin of 5.73%.The firm had revenue of $18.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.45 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $6.84 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2025 guidance at 22.150-22.350 EPS.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $500.00 to $550.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $398.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $514.00 to $513.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $440.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $495.00 to $480.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $503.89.

Lockheed Martin Stock Down 0.4%

LMT opened at $474.93 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $473.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $465.69. Lockheed Martin has a 1-year low of $410.11 and a 1-year high of $516.00. The stock has a market cap of $109.90 billion, a PE ratio of 26.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32.

Institutional Trading of Lockheed Martin

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Lindenwold Advisors INC raised its stake in Lockheed Martin by 1.1% in the third quarter. Lindenwold Advisors INC now owns 3,378 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,686,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Stillwater Wealth Management Group bought a new position in Lockheed Martin in the 3rd quarter valued at about $2,506,000. Investment Research Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $355,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 430.8% during the 3rd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 138 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $69,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the period. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. 74.19% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lockheed Martin

In related news, COO John Frank A. St sold 7,792 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $491.04, for a total transaction of $3,826,183.68. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 1 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $491.04. This represents a 99.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Lockheed Martin Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st will be issued a dividend of $3.45 per share. This is a boost from Lockheed Martin’s previous quarterly dividend of $3.30. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 1st. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is 77.05%.

Lockheed Martin Company Profile

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. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments.