Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) – Research analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Lockheed Martin in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the aerospace company will post earnings of $6.22 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $6.58. The consensus estimate for Lockheed Martin’s current full-year earnings is $27.15 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Lockheed Martin’s Q4 2025 earnings at $6.77 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $27.57 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $7.25 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $6.67 EPS.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The aerospace company reported $7.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.57 by $0.72. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 5.85% and a return on equity of 107.60%. The company had revenue of $18.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $7.11 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up .2% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $498.00 to $453.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Baird R W upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $480.00 to $440.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $540.00 to $500.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of Lockheed Martin from $510.00 to $500.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 28th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $506.65.

Lockheed Martin Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:LMT opened at $437.95 on Thursday. Lockheed Martin has a one year low of $410.11 and a one year high of $618.95. The company has a 50 day moving average of $452.51 and a 200-day moving average of $456.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.47, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The stock has a market cap of $102.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 0.27.

Lockheed Martin Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 2nd will be issued a $3.30 dividend. This represents a $13.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 2nd. Lockheed Martin’s dividend payout ratio is 74.32%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Mid American Wealth Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Lockheed Martin in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the second quarter worth $29,000. TruNorth Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the first quarter worth $31,000. Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lockheed Martin in the second quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.19% of the company’s stock.

Lockheed Martin Company Profile

Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. The company operates through Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space segments.