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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$521.33 +0.65 (+0.12%)
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Lockheed Martin - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
12
Buy
8

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lockheed Martin in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LMT.

Consensus Price Target

$607.58
16.54% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lockheed Martin, the average price target is $607.58. The highest price target for LMT is $735.00, while the lowest price target for LMT is $460.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.54% from the current price of $521.33.
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.
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LMT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/14/25 to 7/14/26
1 Month Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
3 Months Ago
4/15/25 to 4/15/26
1 Year Ago
7/14/24 to 7/14/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$607.58$620.68$645.79$531.47
Forecasted Upside16.54% Upside14.95% Upside5.65% Upside12.20% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

LMT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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LMT Price Targets by Month

The 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.
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Lockheed Martin Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLockheed MartinAerospace CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.49
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.66% Upside58.85% Upside13.85% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/13/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Gautam Khanna
Gautam Khanna
Not Rated
Lower TargetHold$600.00 ➝ $560.00+8.08%
7/8/2026
David Strauss
David Strauss
Not Rated
Set Target$575.00+7.42%
7/1/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
John Godyn
John Godyn
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutralBuy$571.00 ➝ $582.00+14.37%
6/30/2026 Lower Target$683.00 ➝ $538.00+3.65%
6/25/2026Set Target$575.00+14.15%
6/9/2026 DowngradeBuy (B-)Hold (C+)
5/29/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
5/5/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$680.00 ➝ $605.00+17.51%
4/30/2026 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/24/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$660.00 ➝ $600.00+16.91%
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4/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$770.00 ➝ $680.00+31.76%
4/24/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$650.00 ➝ $575.00+11.41%
4/24/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$675.00 ➝ $653.00+26.53%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetHold$615.00 ➝ $575.00+11.41%
4/24/2026Lower TargetPositive$740.00 ➝ $700.00+32.01%
3/6/2026 Boost TargetBuy$530.00 ➝ $735.00+9.37%
2/2/2026Boost TargetSell$464.00 ➝ $517.00-18.49%
1/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$605.00 ➝ $695.00+10.04%
1/16/2026Boost TargetOutperform$550.00 ➝ $640.00+10.04%
8/28/2025 UpgradeNeutralOverweight
7/22/2025Reiterated RatingHold$460.00+9.16%
3/24/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
1/6/2025 Lower TargetEqual Weight$565.00 ➝ $515.00+9.26%

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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 Friday, July 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Lockheed Martin pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lockheed Martin
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lockheed Martin Co.:

  • Lockheed Martin Co. is reportedly close to finalizing a significant acquisition of Ultra Maritime, a naval defense specialist, which could enhance its market position and revenue potential.
  • The company has recently secured major defense contracts, including a THAAD interceptor production award, which indicates strong demand for its missile-defense systems and supports future revenue growth.
  • The current stock price is around $720, reflecting a positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation as the company continues to win contracts.
  • Lockheed Martin Co. has a solid dividend yield of 2.5%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is particularly attractive in the current economic climate.
  • Analysts project that Lockheed Martin Co. will achieve earnings per share of approximately 29.88 for the current fiscal year, indicating strong financial performance and growth potential.

Lockheed Martin
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Lockheed Martin Co. for these reasons:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share of $6.44, which fell short of analysts' expectations, suggesting potential challenges in meeting future financial targets.
  • There are concerns regarding recent uneven quarterly performance, including program charges and weaker cash flow, which could pose risks to financial stability.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their price targets for Lockheed Martin Co., indicating a cautious outlook and potential volatility in stock performance.
  • Market sentiment may be affected by broader economic conditions and defense spending fluctuations, which could impact Lockheed Martin Co.'s revenue and profitability.
  • Investors may remain cautious ahead of upcoming earnings reports, as expectations indicate a slight decline in earnings, which could lead to stock price pressure.

LMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lockheed Martin is $607.58, with a high forecast of $735.00 and a low forecast of $460.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lockheed Martin in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" LMT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LMT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Lockheed Martin's stock has a predicted upside of 16.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lockheed Martin's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Lockheed Martin less than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Lockheed Martin is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how LMT compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LMT) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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