Lockheed Martin Q3 EPS Estimate Reduced by Seaport Res Ptn

Key Points

• Seaport Res Ptn has reduced their Q3 2025 EPS estimate for Lockheed Martin to $6.38 from a previous forecast of $6.64.
• Lockheed Martin's recent quarterly earnings were reported at $7.29 EPS, exceeding the consensus estimate of $6.57 EPS, with revenues of $18.16 billion.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $3.30 per share, which reflects an annualized yield of 2.9%.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Seaport Res Ptn dropped their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report issued on Wednesday, September 3rd. Seaport Res Ptn analyst R. Safran now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings per share of $6.38 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $6.64. The consensus estimate for Lockheed Martin's current full-year earnings is $27.15 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for Lockheed Martin's Q4 2025 earnings at $6.88 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $6.92 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $7.18 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $7.31 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $7.94 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $29.34 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on Lockheed Martin from $540.00 to $500.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Bank of America dropped their target price on Lockheed Martin from $495.00 to $480.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their target price on Lockheed Martin from $480.00 to $440.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $498.00 to $453.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a "hold" rating and set a $480.00 price objective (down previously from $500.00) on shares of Lockheed Martin in a report on Thursday, July 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and fourteen have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $494.00.

Lockheed Martin Stock Up 1.5%

Shares of LMT traded up $6.83 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $463.68. The company had a trading volume of 1,464,488 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,393,759. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $446.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $457.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.47, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 0.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $108.25 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.11, a P/E/G ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 0.26. Lockheed Martin has a 1 year low of $410.11 and a 1 year high of $618.95.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The aerospace company reported $7.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $6.57 by $0.72. Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 107.60% and a net margin of 5.85%.The business had revenue of $18.16 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $18.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $7.11 EPS. The company's revenue was up .2% compared to the same quarter last year. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2025 guidance at 21.700-22.000 EPS.

Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be given a $3.30 dividend. This represents a $13.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 2nd. Lockheed Martin's dividend payout ratio is currently 74.32%.

Institutional Trading of Lockheed Martin

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the second quarter worth about $29,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the first quarter worth about $31,000. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the second quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Heck Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the fourth quarter worth about $35,000. 74.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Lockheed Martin

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.