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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$428.16 +4.46 (+1.05%)
Closing price 08/5/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$427.83 -0.33 (-0.08%)
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Lockheed Martin Short Interest Data

Lockheed Martin (LMT) has a short interest of 2.83 million shares, representing 1.21% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 3.66% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 2.18 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
2,830,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
2,730,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+3.66%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.33 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
233,460,000 shares
Float Size
233,290,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.21%
Today's Trading Volume
1,643,001 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,181,999 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
75%
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Lockheed Martin Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/20252,830,000 shares $1.33 billion +3.7%1.2%1.7 $470.96
6/30/20252,730,000 shares $1.27 billion +27.0%1.2%1.8 $463.43
6/15/20252,150,000 shares $1.04 billion +9.7%0.9%1.3 $485.75
5/31/20251,960,000 shares $943.35 million -18.0%0.8%1.3 $481.30
5/15/20252,390,000 shares $1.11 billion +21.9%1.0%1.5 $464.20
4/30/20251,960,000 shares $936.10 million -15.5%0.8%1.2 $477.60
4/15/20252,320,000 shares $1.09 billion -8.7%1.0%1.3 $469.64
3/31/20252,540,000 shares $1.13 billion -3.1%1.1%1.5 $446.81
3/15/20252,620,000 shares $1.22 billion -22.9%1.1%1.6 $467.07
2/28/20253,400,000 shares $1.53 billion +4.3%1.5%2.2 $450.19
2/15/20253,260,000 shares $1.38 billion +6.9%1.4%2.2 $423.15
1/31/20253,050,000 shares $1.41 billion +11.7%1.3%2.3 $462.53
1/15/20252,730,000 shares $1.32 billion -9.0%1.2%2.2 $483.71
12/31/20243,000,000 shares $1.46 billion +6.0%1.3%2.5 $485.94
12/15/20242,830,000 shares $1.40 billion +17.9%1.2%2.4 $494.65
11/30/20242,400,000 shares $1.27 billion -9.4%1.0%2.2 $529.41
11/15/20242,650,000 shares $1.42 billion +15.2%1.1%2.5 $534.82
10/31/20242,300,000 shares $1.26 billion -4.2%1.0%2.4 $546.45
10/15/20242,400,000 shares $1.45 billion +0.8%1.0%2.4 $605.00
9/30/20242,380,000 shares $1.39 billion -18.8%1.0%2.3 $584.44
9/15/20242,930,000 shares $1.67 billion +11.0%1.2%2.8 $569.91
8/31/20242,640,000 shares $1.50 billion +3.5%1.1%2.6 $568.10
8/15/20242,550,000 shares $1.43 billion +1.6%1.1%2.4 $560.29
7/31/20242,510,000 shares $1.36 billion +46.8%1.1%2.4 $541.92
7/15/20241,710,000 shares $793.23 million -20.5%0.7%1.7 $463.88
6/30/20242,150,000 shares $1.00 billion No Change0.9%2.2 $467.10
6/15/20242,150,000 shares $985.43 million +13.8%0.9%2.2 $458.34
5/31/20241,890,000 shares $888.53 million +2.2%0.8%1.8 $470.12
5/15/20241,850,000 shares $858.99 million -4.6%0.8%1.8 $464.32
4/30/20241,940,000 shares $901.96 million -14.5%0.8%1.7 $464.93
4/15/20242,270,000 shares $1.03 billion +4.1%0.9%1.8 $453.34
3/31/20242,180,000 shares $991.62 million -12.1%0.9%1.9 $454.87
3/15/20242,480,000 shares $1.08 billion +42.5%1.0%2.2 $435.82
2/29/20241,740,000 shares $744.60 million -9.8%0.7%1.5 $427.93
2/15/20241,930,000 shares $816.66 million +22.9%0.8%1.7 $423.14
1/31/20241,570,000 shares $674.24 million -20.3%0.7%1.4 $429.45
1/15/20241,970,000 shares $912.46 million -14.4%0.8%1.7 $463.18
12/31/20232,300,000 shares $1.04 billion -9.5%0.9%1.7 $453.24
12/15/20232,540,000 shares $1.12 billion +19.3%1.0%1.9 $441.99
11/30/20232,130,000 shares $953.75 million -0.9%0.9%1.6 $447.77
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11/15/20232,150,000 shares $957.09 million +2.9%0.9%1.6 $445.16
10/31/20232,090,000 shares $950.20 million +10.0%0.8%1.6 $454.64
10/15/20231,900,000 shares $838.01 million -0.5%0.8%1.5 $441.06
9/30/20231,910,000 shares $781.11 million -20.1%0.8%1.6 $408.96
9/15/20232,390,000 shares $1.01 billion +77.0%1.0%2.3 $424.05
8/31/20231,350,000 shares $605.27 million -14.6%0.5%1.3 $448.35
8/15/20231,580,000 shares $700.86 million +3.3%0.6%1.5 $443.58
7/31/20231,530,000 shares $682.95 million -11.1%0.6%1.5 $446.37
7/15/20231,720,000 shares $798.61 million -1.2%0.7%1.7 $464.31
6/30/20231,740,000 shares $801.06 million -9.8%0.7%1.8 $460.38
6/15/20231,930,000 shares $880.35 million +12.9%0.8%1.8 $456.14
5/31/20231,710,000 shares $759.26 million -11.9%0.7%1.4 $444.01
5/15/20231,940,000 shares $876.72 million -3.0%0.8%1.6 $451.92
4/30/20232,000,000 shares $928.90 million +4.7%0.8%1.6 $464.45
4/15/20231,910,000 shares $932.06 million -1.0%0.8%1.4 $487.99
3/31/20231,930,000 shares $912.37 million -30.1%0.8%1.3 $472.73
3/15/20232,760,000 shares $1.31 billion +15.0%1.1%1.9 $473.31
2/28/20232,400,000 shares $1.14 billion -11.4%0.9%1.8 $474.26
2/15/20232,710,000 shares $1.30 billion +10.2%1.1%2.1 $480.51
1/31/20232,460,000 shares $1.14 billion -19.3%1.0%1.7 $463.26
1/15/20233,050,000 shares $1.37 billion +4.8%1.2%2.1 $449.83
12/30/20222,910,000 shares $1.42 billion -13.4%1.1%2 $486.49
12/15/20223,360,000 shares $1.61 billion +4.7%1.3%2.4 $478.79
11/30/20223,210,000 shares $1.56 billion -9.1%1.2%2.2 $485.19
11/15/20223,530,000 shares $1.65 billion +29.3%1.4%2.5 $467.25
10/31/20222,730,000 shares $1.33 billion +23.5%1.0%2.1 $486.68
10/15/20222,210,000 shares $860.60 million -7.9%0.8%1.8 $389.41
9/30/20222,400,000 shares $927.10 million -12.7%0.9%2 $386.29
9/15/20222,750,000 shares $1.14 billion +22.8%1.0%2.3 $413.59
8/31/20222,240,000 shares $941.05 million -16.1%0.9%1.9 $420.11
8/15/20222,670,000 shares $1.17 billion +0.8%1.0%2.2 $438.01
7/31/20222,650,000 shares $1.10 billion +4.3%1.0%2.1 $413.81
7/15/20222,540,000 shares $1.01 billion -1.6%1.0%2 $398.38
6/30/20222,580,000 shares $1.11 billion +7.1%1.0%1.9 $429.96
6/15/20222,410,000 shares $997.98 million -18.3%0.9%1.7 $414.10
5/31/20222,950,000 shares $1.30 billion -9.0%1.1%1.7 $440.11
5/15/20223,240,000 shares $1.41 billion +5.5%1.2%1.5 $435.17
4/30/20223,070,000 shares $1.33 billion -15.4%1.2%1.3 $432.12
4/15/20223,630,000 shares $1.70 billion -0.6%1.4%1.5 $467.66
3/31/20223,650,000 shares $1.61 billion -29.1%1.4%1.4 $441.40
3/15/20225,150,000 shares $2.31 billion +55.1%1.9%2.1 $448.67
2/28/20223,320,000 shares $1.44 billion +14.1%1.2%1.5 $433.80
2/15/20222,910,000 shares $1.11 billion -14.9%1.1%1.6 $382.22
1/31/20223,420,000 shares $1.33 billion +20.0%1.3%2 $389.13
1/15/20222,850,000 shares $1.06 billion +6.3%1.0%1.5 $372.62
12/31/20212,680,000 shares $952.50 million +4.3%1.0%1.7 $355.41
12/15/20212,570,000 shares $885.16 million No Change0.9%1.6 $344.42
11/30/20212,570,000 shares $856.63 million +2.0%0.9%1.6 $333.32
11/15/20212,520,000 shares $859.12 million -11.9%0.9%1.7 $340.92
10/29/20212,860,000 shares $950.44 million +12.2%1.0%1.9 $332.32
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10/15/20212,550,000 shares $932.33 million +8.1%0.9%2 $365.62
9/30/20212,360,000 shares $814.44 million -3.7%0.9%2 $345.10
9/15/20212,450,000 shares $845.42 million +4.3%0.9%2.1 $345.07
8/31/20212,350,000 shares $845.53 million -10.7%0.9%2.1 $359.80
8/13/20212,630,000 shares $941.49 million -0.8%1.0%2.4 $357.98
7/30/20212,650,000 shares $984.93 million +4.3%1.0%2.4 $371.67
7/15/20212,540,000 shares $960.76 million -8.3%0.9%2.2 $378.25
6/30/20212,770,000 shares $1.05 billion -8.6%1.0%2.3 $378.35
6/15/20213,030,000 shares $1.18 billion +15.7%1.1%2.3 $389.80
5/28/20212,620,000 shares $1.00 billion -9.3%0.9%1.8 $382.20
5/14/20212,890,000 shares $1.12 billion -18.8%1.0%1.9 $387.77
4/30/20213,560,000 shares $1.35 billion -13.6%1.3%2.1 $380.35
4/15/20214,120,000 shares $1.60 billion +2.7%1.5%2.3 $388.67
3/31/20214,010,000 shares $1.49 billion +31.5%1.4%2.1 $370.54
3/15/20213,050,000 shares $1.04 billion -1.6%1.1%1.5 $340.19
2/26/20213,100,000 shares $1.06 billion -18.6%1.1%1.7 $341.69
2/12/20213,810,000 shares $1.29 billion +37.6%1.4%2.2 $339.14
1/29/20212,770,000 shares $908.37 million -3.8%1.0%1.6 $327.93
1/15/20212,880,000 shares $1.00 billion +1.4%1.0%1.8 $347.44
12/31/20202,840,000 shares $1.01 billion -5.0%1.0%1.9 $354.16
12/15/20202,990,000 shares $1.07 billion +19.6%1.1%2.2 $357.66
11/30/20202,500,000 shares $935.85 million +11.1%0.9%2 $374.34
11/15/20202,250,000 shares $844.07 million -14.5%0.8%1.9 $375.14
10/30/20202,630,000 shares $926.92 million +1.9%0.9%2.2 $352.44
10/15/20202,580,000 shares $1.01 billion -1.9%0.9%2.4 $390.72
9/30/20202,630,000 shares $1.01 billion +30.9%0.9%2.3 $383.28
9/15/20202,010,000 shares $789.03 million -6.9%0.7%1.6 $392.55
8/31/20202,160,000 shares $842.96 million -6.1%0.8%1.6 $390.26
8/14/20202,300,000 shares $900.27 million -1.3%0.8%1.6 $391.42

LMT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lockheed Martin's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Lockheed Martin shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 15th, traders have sold 2,830,000 shares of LMT short. 1.21% of Lockheed Martin's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Lockheed Martin's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Lockheed Martin?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. LMT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Lockheed Martin's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Lockheed Martin?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Lockheed Martin: Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Twin Tree Management LP, Vontobel Holding Ltd., SteelPeak Wealth LLC, Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, K2 Principal Fund L.P., Cook & Bynum Capital Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wolverine Asset Management LLC, National Bank of Canada FI, Citigroup Inc., and Delta Accumulation LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Lockheed Martin?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.21% of Lockheed Martin's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Lockheed Martin's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Lockheed Martin saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,830,000 shares, an increase of 3.7% from the previous total of 2,730,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

What is Lockheed Martin's float size?

Lockheed Martin currently has issued a total of 233,460,000 shares. Some of Lockheed Martin's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Lockheed Martin currently has a public float of 233,290,000 shares.

How does Lockheed Martin's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.21% of Lockheed Martin's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Lockheed Martin: The Boeing Company (2.16%), General Dynamics Corporation (0.86%), Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (3.88%), Hexcel Corporation (6.31%), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (2.42%), L3Harris Technologies Inc (1.89%), Northrop Grumman Corporation (1.87%), RTX Corporation (0.85%), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (1.43%), Textron Inc. (2.99%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Lockheed Martin stock?

Short selling LMT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Lockheed Martin as its price is falling. LMT shares are trading up $4.46 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Lockheed Martin?

A short squeeze for Lockheed Martin occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of LMT, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Lockheed Martin's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including LMT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.



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