Krilogy Financial LLC Buys 1,621 Shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT

Krilogy Financial LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) by 30.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,874 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,621 shares during the period. Krilogy Financial LLC’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $3,325,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. United Financial Planning Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Lockheed Martin by 285.7% during the third quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 54 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares in the last quarter. Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Lockheed Martin during the third quarter worth $27,000. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin in the third quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin in the fourth quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently issued reports on LMT. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of Lockheed Martin from $600.00 to $670.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Lockheed Martin from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $550.00 to $640.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Argus raised their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $530.00 to $735.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Lockheed Martin from $492.00 to $611.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $645.79.

Lockheed Martin Stock Down 2.0%

LMT opened at $580.39 on Tuesday. Lockheed Martin Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $410.11 and a fifty-two week high of $692.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.05, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $635.88 and a 200-day moving average of $552.59. The company has a market capitalization of $133.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 0.23.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The aerospace company reported $5.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.33 by ($0.53). Lockheed Martin had a return on equity of 108.53% and a net margin of 6.69%.The company had revenue of $20.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $19.84 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $7.67 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Lockheed Martin Corporation will post 29.95 EPS for the current year.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were given a dividend of $3.45 per share. This represents a $13.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is currently 64.22%.

Key Headlines Impacting Lockheed Martin

Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The Motley Fool notes heightened investor focus ahead of Lockheed’s upcoming investor update and argues defense contractors like LMT are increasingly important amid rising geopolitical tensions, a supportive backdrop for longer-term demand. Should You Buy Lockheed Martin Stock Before the Investor Update?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights LMT as a top-ranked value stock, pointing to attractive valuation metrics for value-oriented investors—this can support demand from income/value funds. Lockheed Martin (LMT) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks includes LMT in a list of non-tech wide-moat stocks, underscoring durable competitive advantages that attract defensive/quality investors. Buy 5 Non-Tech Wide Moat Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer publicly recommended LMT as a buy, saying management has handled increased government orders well and forecasting a potentially strong quarter—such endorsements can trigger retail buying. Jim Cramer on Lockheed Martin: “It’s a Buy Here, Even If There Is No More War”
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest in LMT reportedly fell about 14.6%, which reduces short-pressure and can be a near-term bullish technical factor. Short Interest in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) Declines By 14.6%
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier Zacks coverage frames LMT as a mixed story before Q1: positive ESP, strong backlog and defense demand but an expected EPS decline—this nuance helps explain investor caution ahead of the print. Is LMT Stock a Smart Investment Option Before Q1 Earnings Release?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also published a preview aggregating Wall Street’s expectations and key metrics to watch in the Q1 release—useful for traders positioning around guidance and margin/segment signals. Stay Ahead of the Game With Lockheed (LMT) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street’s Insights on Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: The Motley Fool/InsiderMonkey pieces comparing LMT to peers (e.g., Howmet) note strong 2025 revenue and sector tailwinds; they’re informational but not immediate catalysts. Defense Stock Face-Off: Lockheed Martin vs. Howmet Aerospace — Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader-market/sector stories (e.g., airline coverage and ETF pieces) may influence risk-on/risk-off flows but are not LMT-specific. Why LATAM Stock Could Beat Delta From Here

Lockheed Martin Profile

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops and manufactures advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers. Formed through the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and focuses on providing integrated solutions across air, space, land and sea domains. Its primary customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and allied governments around the world.

Lockheed Martin’s product and service portfolio spans military aircraft, missile and fire-control systems, missile defense, space systems and satellite technologies, sensors and precision weapons.