Lockheed Martin (LMT) News Today

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) shares ticked higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed U.S. government interest in an upgraded F-35 concept and a pullback in bearish bets, even as the company faces a wave of securities-class-action reminders from multiple law firms ahead of a September 26 lead-plaintiff deadline.

• Positive Sentiment: U.S. officials are reportedly evaluating Lockheed’s “5th-generation-plus” F-35 upgrade—leveraging research from its shelved 6th-generation stealth program—which could pave the way for follow-on production and sustainment contracts. Lockheed Martin says the US is interested in its '5th-generation-plus' F-35 that uses tech from its failed 6th-generation bid
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell 23.7% in August to 2.09 million shares, reducing the days-to-cover ratio to just 1.2 and suggesting less downward pressure from bearish traders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Lockheed executives presented at Morgan Stanley’s 13th Annual Laguna Conference; slides are available for review. Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference - Slideshow
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms—including Rosen Law Firm, Hagens Berman, Levi & Korsinsky, Faruqi & Faruqi, The Gross Law Firm, Bragar Eagel & Squire and Glancy Prongay & Murray—have filed or are reminding investors of pending securities class actions against Lockheed Martin, all pointing to a September 26 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Lockheed Martin Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important September 26 Deadline in Securities Class Action – LMT
• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky filed a separate class action on July 28 alleging program losses, intensifying legal headwinds. Lockheed Martin (LMT) Hit with Class Action Over Program Losses