Leonteq Securities AG raised its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT – Free Report) by 330.3% in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 5,719 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 4,390 shares during the quarter. Leonteq Securities AG’s holdings in Lockheed Martin were worth $3,457,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lockheed Martin by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Cerro Pacific Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,376 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $665,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the last quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp lifted its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Garner Asset Management Corp now owns 1,735 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $839,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the period. Davis R M Inc. boosted its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Davis R M Inc. now owns 1,264 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $612,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the last quarter. Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc. boosted its holdings in Lockheed Martin by 3.6% in the fourth quarter. Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc. now owns 484 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $234,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aspire Growth Partners LLC grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Aspire Growth Partners LLC now owns 2,515 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,217,000 after purchasing an additional 17 shares during the period. 74.19% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Lockheed Martin Stock Up 4.4%
LMT opened at $544.75 on Friday. 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 2.74, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.14. The company has a fifty day moving average of $520.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $568.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $125.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.38, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.11.
Lockheed Martin Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st were issued a $3.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 1st. This represents a $13.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio is presently 66.83%.
Key Headlines Impacting Lockheed Martin
Here are the key news stories impacting Lockheed Martin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lockheed Martin was reported to be the front-runner to buy Ultra Maritime in a deal valued at about $3.5 billion, which could expand its naval-defense footprint and add to its long-term growth story. Lockheed Martin frontrunner for $3.5B Ultra Maritime deal, sources say – FT
- Positive Sentiment: The company also continues to benefit from large defense awards, including a massive missile-defense production contract for THAAD interceptors and a separate U.S. Army radar contract, reinforcing strong demand for its products. Why Lockheed Martin (LMT) Is Up 6.1% After Massive Missile-Defense Contracts And Index Shift
- Positive Sentiment: Citi upgraded Lockheed Martin to Buy, signaling that some analysts see the recent weakness as a buying opportunity. Why Lockheed Stock’s Brutal Quarter Is Sending a Buy Signal
- Neutral Sentiment: Lockheed Martin announced it will webcast its second-quarter 2026 earnings call on July 23, setting up the next major company update for investors. Lockheed Martin Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Results Webcast
- Negative Sentiment: Some coverage continues to highlight pressure from program charges, weaker cash flow, and a recent quarter that was not as strong as peers, which could temper enthusiasm despite the contract wins. General Dynamics Vs. Lockheed Martin: Buy General Dynamics for Deep Marine Backlogs
- Negative Sentiment: UBS cut its price target on Lockheed Martin, reflecting a more cautious view on valuation and near-term upside. UBS cuts price target on Lockheed Martin to 538 from 683
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Lockheed Martin from $650.00 to $575.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Lockheed Martin in a research note on Friday, May 29th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their target price on Lockheed Martin from $770.00 to $680.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 24th. Wall Street Zen cut Lockheed Martin from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on Lockheed Martin from $615.00 to $575.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Lockheed Martin presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $613.63.
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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.
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