Lockheed Martin Competitors

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Lockheed Martin and Honeywell International, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus price target of $418.1538, suggesting a potential upside of 25.65%. Honeywell International has a consensus price target of $196.1176, suggesting a potential downside of 3.25%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than Honeywell International.

Volatility & Risk

Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Honeywell International has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Honeywell International pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Lockheed Martin pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Honeywell International pays out 45.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lockheed Martin has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years and Honeywell International has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Honeywell International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of Honeywell International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Honeywell International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Honeywell International's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell International. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Honeywell International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Honeywell International on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

51.4% of The Boeing shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Boeing shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares The Boeing and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares The Boeing and Lockheed Martin's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Boeing. The Boeing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lockheed Martin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The Boeing and Lockheed Martin, as reported by MarketBeat.

The Boeing currently has a consensus price target of $216.9167, suggesting a potential upside of 2.29%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus price target of $418.1538, suggesting a potential upside of 25.65%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than The Boeing.

Risk & Volatility

The Boeing has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats The Boeing on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, as provided by MarketBeat.

Northrop Grumman presently has a consensus price target of $377.9091, indicating a potential upside of 28.73%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus price target of $418.1538, indicating a potential upside of 25.65%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Lockheed Martin.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lockheed Martin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.7% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Northrop Grumman shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk and Volatility

Northrop Grumman has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Northrop Grumman pays an annual dividend of $5.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Northrop Grumman pays out 27.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lockheed Martin pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Northrop Grumman has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years and Lockheed Martin has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Northrop Grumman on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than General Dynamics. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lockheed Martin, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

General Dynamics pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. General Dynamics pays out 36.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lockheed Martin pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. General Dynamics has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years and Lockheed Martin has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin, as reported by MarketBeat.

General Dynamics currently has a consensus price target of $162.0714, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus price target of $418.1538, suggesting a potential upside of 25.65%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.5% of General Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of General Dynamics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

General Dynamics has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats General Dynamics on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and dividends.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares TransDigm Group and Lockheed Martin's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than TransDigm Group. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TransDigm Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for TransDigm Group and Lockheed Martin, as provided by MarketBeat.

TransDigm Group presently has a consensus target price of $596.1333, suggesting a potential upside of 3.50%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus target price of $418.1538, suggesting a potential upside of 25.65%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than TransDigm Group.

Volatility and Risk

TransDigm Group has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its share price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares TransDigm Group and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats TransDigm Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

HEICO (NYSE:HEI) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings, dividends and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

26.2% of HEICO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. 8.6% of HEICO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for HEICO and Lockheed Martin, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

HEICO currently has a consensus price target of $111.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.02%. Lockheed Martin has a consensus price target of $418.1538, indicating a potential upside of 25.65%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than HEICO.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares HEICO and Lockheed Martin's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than HEICO. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HEICO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

HEICO pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Lockheed Martin pays an annual dividend of $10.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. HEICO pays out 7.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lockheed Martin pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. HEICO has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lockheed Martin has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Lockheed Martin is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares HEICO and Lockheed Martin's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

HEICO has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats HEICO on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.