Q1 EPS Estimates for Lockheed Martin Cut by Zacks Research

Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE:LMT - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Lockheed Martin in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $6.44 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $6.65. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $6.92 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $6.99 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $6.65 EPS.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 28th. The aerospace company reported $7.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.58 by $1.09. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 7.51% and a return on equity of 101.47%.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Barclays cut their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $565.00 to $515.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut Lockheed Martin from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and cut their target price for the stock from $611.00 to $523.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 2nd. Citigroup lowered their price target on Lockheed Martin from $700.00 to $600.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $540.00 to $535.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 30th. Finally, Truist Financial began coverage on Lockheed Martin in a report on Tuesday, January 14th. They set a "buy" rating and a $579.00 target price for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $555.60.

Lockheed Martin Trading Down 0.3 %

Shares of Lockheed Martin stock traded down $1.10 on Friday, hitting $439.62. The stock had a trading volume of 1,384,058 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,559,716. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $469.94 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $528.75. Lockheed Martin has a one year low of $419.70 and a one year high of $618.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.10. The stock has a market cap of $103.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.75, a PEG ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 0.48.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 3rd will be issued a dividend of $3.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $13.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.00%. Lockheed Martin's payout ratio is presently 59.30%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lockheed Martin

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hall Capital Management Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the fourth quarter valued at $2,743,000. Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. increased its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 6.0% during the fourth quarter. Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. now owns 38,919 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $18,912,000 after buying an additional 2,206 shares during the last quarter. Cypress Asset Management Inc. TX bought a new position in Lockheed Martin in the fourth quarter worth approximately $4,987,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin during the 4th quarter worth $244,000. Finally, United Advisor Group LLC grew its position in shares of Lockheed Martin by 15.0% during the 4th quarter. United Advisor Group LLC now owns 1,497 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $727,000 after acquiring an additional 195 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 74.19% of the company's stock.

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.