Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target $496.69 -7.55 (-1.50%) (As of 12/12/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Lockheed Martin - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 14 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold4Buy9 Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lockheed Martin in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LMT. Consensus Price Target $612.2923.27% Upside According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lockheed Martin, the average price target is $612.29. The highest price target for LMT is $704.00, while the lowest price target for LMT is $377.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.27% from the current price of $496.69. Get the Latest News and Ratings for LMT and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lockheed Martin and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up LMT Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast12/13/23 to 12/12/241 Month Ago11/13/23 to 11/12/243 Months Ago9/14/23 to 9/13/241 Year Ago12/13/22 to 12/13/23Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy8 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)Hold4 Hold rating(s)4 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)10 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$612.29$611.00$553.43$484.07Forecasted Upside23.27% Upside7.94% Upside-2.89% Downside7.29% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold Set Your Portfolio Up for Success in 2025… (Ad)Set Your Portfolio Up for Success in 2025… Charles Payne’s beginner-friendly options strategies Just click here to claim your seat at the LIVE Power of Options event LMT Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History LMT Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Lockheed Martin Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeLockheed MartinAerospace CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.64 2.64 2.51Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside23.30% Upside42.85% Upside9.88% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent LMT NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails12/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company3 of 5 stars Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$602.00 ➝ $543.00+6.54%10/29/2024Barclays3 of 5 stars Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$505.00 ➝ $565.00+1.77%10/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada4 of 5 starsK. HerbertSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$675.00 ➝ $665.00+16.20%10/23/2024TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingG. KhannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$560.00 ➝ $610.00+6.50%10/23/2024UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$589.00 ➝ $603.00+4.73%10/23/2024SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$705.00 ➝ $695.00+20.22% Get the Latest News and Ratings for LMT and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lockheed Martin and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/22/2024Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$519.00 ➝ $626.00+7.69%10/14/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$560.00 ➝ $630.00+3.96%10/10/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$570.00 ➝ $700.00+17.10%10/3/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$600.00 ➝ $620.00+2.77%9/3/2024Melius ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingR. SpingarnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy8/30/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$635.00 ➝ $635.00+12.06%8/9/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$503.00 ➝ $599.00+8.59%4/23/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetSell ➝ Sell$380.00 ➝ $377.00-19.33%10/4/2023Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetHold$505.00 ➝ $455.00+13.85%4/20/2023Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetMarket Perform$478.00 ➝ $496.00+0.17%4/19/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$510.00 ➝ $550.00+9.69%1/30/2023DZ BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$523.00+13.79%1/6/2023Vertical ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$491.00+2.92%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 12:24 AM ET. Should I Buy Lockheed Martin Stock? LMT Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Lockheed Martin pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Lockheed Martin Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lockheed Martin Co.: Lockheed Martin Co. has recently been upgraded to a "strong-buy" rating by Melius Research, indicating strong confidence in the stock's potential for growth. The current stock price is $529.41, which is significantly lower than the average price target of $611.00 set by analysts, suggesting potential for price appreciation. The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.49%, with a recent increase in its quarterly dividend from $3.15 to $3.30 per share, providing a reliable income stream for investors. Lockheed Martin Co. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $6.84, exceeding analysts' expectations, which reflects the company's robust financial health and operational efficiency. With a market capitalization of approximately $125.49 billion, Lockheed Martin Co. is a stable investment in the aerospace and defense sector, which is often less volatile compared to other industries. Lockheed Martin Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Lockheed Martin Co. for these reasons: Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating that there are differing opinions on the stock's future performance. The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.66, which may pose risks in terms of financial leverage and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively. Lockheed Martin Co. has faced challenges in meeting revenue expectations, reporting $17.10 billion against an anticipated $17.38 billion, which could raise concerns about future growth prospects. The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.17, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fully valued compared to its earnings, limiting upside potential. Market volatility and geopolitical factors can significantly impact defense contractors like Lockheed Martin Co., introducing uncertainty into the investment landscape. LMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Lockheed Martin's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lockheed Martin is $612.29, with a high forecast of $704.00 and a low forecast of $377.00. Should I buy or sell Lockheed Martin stock right now? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lockheed Martin in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LMT shares. Does Lockheed Martin's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Lockheed Martin's stock has a predicted upside of 23.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Lockheed Martin been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Lockheed Martin's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Lockheed Martin? Lockheed Martin has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Lockheed Martin more than its competitors? Analysts like Lockheed Martin less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Lockheed Martin is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.64. 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