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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$547.68 +15.05 (+2.82%)
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Lockheed Martin - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
11

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LMT.

Consensus Price Target

$627.10
14.50% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lockheed Martin, the average price target is $627.10. The highest price target for LMT is $735.00, while the lowest price target for LMT is $517.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.50% from the current price of $547.69.
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
10/16/25 to 10/16/26
1 Month Ago
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
3 Months Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
1 Year Ago
10/16/24 to 10/16/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$627.10$637.56$607.58$510.29
Forecasted Upside14.50% Upside18.79% Upside19.38% Upside3.58% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

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 MartinIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.70% Upside132.24% Upside17.80% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
Ken Herbert
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSector Perform$600.00 ➝ $550.00+3.94%
10/14/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$629.00 ➝ $564.00+11.97%
10/14/2026
Vertical Research logo
Vertical Research
5 of 5 stars
UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$600.00+19.11%
10/9/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/9/2026Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$554.00+8.68%
10/9/2026Lower TargetHold$600.00 ➝ $570.00+11.98%
10/6/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$650.00+28.28%
9/8/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$581.00 ➝ $674.00+28.48%
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingHold
8/13/2026Boost TargetBuy$641.00 ➝ $691.00+13.84%
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7/27/2026Set Target$600.00+2.96%
7/24/2026 Set Target$700.00+20.24%
7/24/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$653.00 ➝ $690.00+21.35%
5/5/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$680.00 ➝ $605.00+17.51%
4/30/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/24/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$660.00 ➝ $600.00+16.91%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$770.00 ➝ $680.00+31.76%
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%
8/28/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
3/24/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold

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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 Monday, October 12, 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. recently debuted the PAC-3 Edge interceptor, a new defensive system designed to counter hypersonic and advanced missile threats, which leverages combat-proven technology to strengthen its position in the high-growth air and missile defense market.
  • The company declared a fourth-quarter 2026 dividend of $3.60 per share, representing a 4.3% increase over the previous quarter, which supports a dividend yield of approximately 2.72% and signals disciplined capital allocation to shareholders.
  • Lockheed Martin Co. secured a $114 million award for GPS modernization, highlighting rising demand for secure satellite navigation systems that could drive long-term growth in its space and mission systems segments.
  • With the stock currently trading at $511.90, it is positioned significantly below its 52-week high of $692.00, offering a potential entry point for investors who view the current valuation as undervalued relative to the company's record backlog and strong earnings guidance.
  • The company won its first S-70i Black Hawk training contract from the Philippines, expanding its international defense-training business and creating additional revenue opportunities beyond its traditional core markets.

Lockheed Martin
Bear Case

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

  • Emerging competition from Anduril, which is developing a cheaper alternative to Patriot and THAAD systems known as Steelfin, poses a risk to Lockheed Martin Co.'s market share and pricing power in the missile defense sector.
  • TD Cowen recently lowered its price target on Lockheed Martin Co. from $600.00 to $570.00 and maintained a "hold" rating, reflecting a more pessimistic outlook on the stock's near-term performance compared to other analysts.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $692.00 to its current price of $511.90, indicating a 26% drop that suggests ongoing investor skepticism or broader market pressures on the defense sector.
  • Lockheed Martin Co. carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, which is relatively high and may limit its financial flexibility or increase interest costs if interest rates remain elevated or if the company faces unexpected operational challenges.
  • Recent insider activity includes a sale of 7,792 shares by the Chief Operating Officer in October 2025, which some investors may interpret as a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term upside potential.

LMT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lockheed Martin is $627.10, with a high forecast of $735.00 and a low forecast of $517.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lockheed Martin in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LMT shares.

According to analysts, Lockheed Martin's stock has a predicted upside of 14.50% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lockheed Martin's stock had 5 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Lockheed Martin more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Lockheed Martin is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LMT compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Lockheed Martin analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/15/2026.
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