Corient Private Wealth LP raised its position in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 180,813 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 6,666 shares during the quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $92,117,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Davis R M Inc. grew its stake in Lockheed Martin by 1.3% in the 4th quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 1,264 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $612,000 after buying an additional 16 shares in the last quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC raised its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC now owns 2,515 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $1,217,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares in the last quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in Lockheed Martin by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,884 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,395,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. Sandy Cove Advisors LLC now owns 430 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $208,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO boosted its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 2.8% in the 1st quarter. Stonebridge Financial Group LLC MO now owns 658 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $397,000 after purchasing an additional 18 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.19% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts recently weighed in on LMT shares. TD Cowen dropped their target price on Lockheed Martin from $600.00 to $560.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $575.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $641.00 to $691.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Lockheed Martin from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $637.56.
Lockheed Martin News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Army confirmed that Lockheed Martin has advanced to the demonstration phase of the competition for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 second interceptor. Progress in the program could support future missile-defense orders, although a contract award is not yet assured. Army Confirms Lockheed Also Advances To Demo Phase Of IFPC Inc. 2 Second Interceptor Competition
- Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Lockheed Martin, citing a structural increase in defense demand that could provide durable support for the company’s backlog and revenue outlook. UBS sees a structural shift building at Lockheed Martin
- Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin and IBM are establishing a quantum-computing innovation hub at ETH Zurich, funded in part through Switzerland’s offset obligations related to its purchase of 36 F-35A aircraft. The IBM Quantum System Two will support research into navigation, materials science and other potential defense applications. The initiative strengthens Lockheed’s technology partnerships but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott are scheduled to participate in a Morgan Stanley conference. Investors may look for updates on demand, margins, cash flow and program execution. Lockheed Martin executives to speak at Morgan Stanley conference
- Negative Sentiment: Recent analysis cautions that fixed-price contracts could pressure margins if costs rise, while political scrutiny and shifting defense priorities may challenge traditional business practices. At roughly 17–18 times forward earnings and with a dividend yield near 2.6%, the valuation reflects some of these risks but leaves investors focused on execution. Lockheed Martin valuation and risk analysis
Lockheed Martin Trading Down 1.1%
Shares of NYSE LMT opened at $524.40 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $121.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 0.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.01. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a 1 year low of $437.25 and a 1 year high of $692.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $555.94 and a 200 day moving average of $565.85.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The aerospace company reported $7.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.22 by $0.72. The company had revenue of $20.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.34 billion. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 8.16% and a return on equity of 91.42%. Lockheed Martin’s revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.46 EPS. Lockheed Martin has set its FY 2026 guidance at 29.950-30.650 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 30.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be issued a $3.45 dividend. This represents a $13.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 1st. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is presently 50.87%.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global aerospace, defense and technology company that develops and produces systems for government and commercial customers, with the U.S. Department of Defense serving as its largest customer. Its principal business areas include Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space.
The company’s products and services include military aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 and C-130; air and missile defense systems; precision weapons; helicopters and maritime systems; radar, sensors and command-and-control technologies; satellites; space exploration systems; and missile-warning and strategic defense capabilities.
Lockheed Martin was created in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta.
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